Lg Electronics Inc.

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Cheil Synthetics Incorporation

Seon Hwi Cho

Jong Hwan Kim

Ki Soo Bang

Ja Hoon Ku

Kwi Suk Kwon

Tae Yong Kim

Jung Hwan Kim

Soon Sik Kim

Dae W Ihm

Hee Kyung Park

Jue Byung Yun

Hee S Ihm

Jin Baek Lee

Min Cheol Seo

Hyun A Cho

Min Wook Choe

Iee K Kim

Kim Jong Hwan Hwan

Provided are a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal in which various operations performed by the mobile terminal can be controlled based on a vibration-indicator image representing the intensity, pattern and frequency of vibration generated by the mobile terminal. Therefore, it is possible for a user to identify the vibration generated by the mobile terminal not only with his or her sense of touch but also with his or her sense of touch. In addition, it is possible to display a vibration-indicator image representing vibration generated upon the detection of an entity near and approaching the mobile terminal and change the vibration-indicator image according to the distance between the entity and the mobile terminal. Thus, it is possible to easily determine the state of the entity.

Mobile terminal and method of controlling the mobile terminal

The present disclosure is related to a mobile terminal comprising: a touch screen configured to display a plurality of objects, and to generate a proximity signal or a direct touch signal by using an input medium; and a controller configured to display changed sizes of a plurality of selected objects located within a range from the input medium among the plurality of objects according to the proximity signal.

Mobile terminal capable of sensing proximity touch

A method of distinguishing input signals detected by a mobile terminal is provided. The method comprises detecting at least a first and a second input signal, wherein a first vibration signal is associated with the first input signal and a second vibration signal is associated with the second input signal; and outputting a combined vibration signal corresponding to at least the first and second input signals. The first and second input signals may be proximity signals, touch signals, or a combination thereof. The combined vibration signal may be outputted according to a characteristic of at least the first and second input signals.

Distinguishing input signals detected by a mobile terminal

A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a touch screen for generating input signals in response to a proximity touch or a direct touch of an input medium and displaying a first menu and a controller for determining the proximity touch of the input medium on the touch screen for a predetermined period of time and displaying on the touch screen a second menu for providing a function associated with the first menu.

Portable terminal capable of sensing proximity touch and method for providing graphic user interface using the same

A mobile communication terminal having a function of detecting a proximity touch and a display controlling method therein are disclosed. The present invention includes a touchscreen configured to display prescribed data, the touchscreen detecting a real touch or a proximity touch to a surface contact point, a proximity sensor outputting a proximity signal corresponding to a proximity position of a proximate object, and a controller controlling an implementation of an operation associated with the prescribed data displayed on the touchscreen according to the proximity signal detected by the proximity sensor.

Mobile communication terminal having proximity sensor and display controlling method therein

A portable terminal is provided to inform a user of status information via vibration pattern. The portable terminal may include a vibration generation unit for vibrating the portable terminal and a controller changing status information of a messenger program or a member relative to the messenger program to a vibration pattern while performing the messenger program, and the controller controlling the operation of the vibration generation unit in response to the vibration pattern such that the portable terminal can perform a messenger service by way of an interface unit using tactile sensation to enhance a user's convenience and satisfaction.

Portable terminal and driving method of messenger program in portable terminal

A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal may generate a haptic effect whose intensity or pattern corresponds to the type and importance of an event occurred therein. Therefore, it is possible for a user to easily identify the event based on the haptic effect. Since the mobile terminal generates a haptic effect in response to a command input thereto by the user, it is possible to prevent a command from being accidently input to the mobile terminal.

Mobile terminal using proximity sensor and method of controlling the mobile terminal

A mobile terminal including a touch screen and a proximity sensor and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The method includes displaying an image on the touch screen; if a touch signal for the image is received, displaying an image-editing menu; choosing one of a plurality of image-editing functions from the image-editing menu; and selecting a 'detailed settings' mode for the chosen image-editing function in response to a proximity signal output by the proximity sensor and performing the chosen image-editing function on the image. Accordingly, it is possible to perform various image-editing control operations using the proximity sensor.

A method of controlling a mobile terminal and which includes storing a plurality of haptic vibrations respectively representing different functions performed in a single application to be executed on the mobile terminal, executing a function for the single application is on the mobile terminal, selecting a corresponding haptic vibration that represents the function executing on the terminal, and generating the selected corresponding haptic vibration using a plurality of vibration modules disposed on the mobile terminal in which a first vibration module is activated and at least one second vibration module is activated to represent the function being executed on the mobile terminal.

Mobile terminal capable of providing haptic effect and method of controlling the mobile terminal

A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The method comprises displaying a character input window for inputting a character string through a touch input on a touch screen; receiving an input character string through the character input window; and outputting a control signal for controlling a haptic module to generate a haptic effect corresponding to the configuration of the input character string so that it is possible for a user to easily recognize the configuration of the input character with the sense of touch.

Haptic effect provisioning for a mobile communication terminal

A portable terminal is provided that includes a vibration generator for vibrating the portable terminal, a receiving device for receiving input from a user and determining a coordinate value on a display screen based on the received input, and a controller for determining a vibration pattern corresponding to information on a display screen based on the determined coordinate value.

Portable terminal and driving method of the same

A method for the preparation of prepreg of thermoplastic composite resin is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: laminating a non-oriented glass fibrous mat experiencing needle punching on a base layer of a polypropylene film; forming a complex layer which comprises a plurality of yarns unidirectionally oriented on the both sides of a polypropylene film on the non-oriented glass fibrous mat atop the base layer; overlying a needled, non-oriented glass fibrous mat on the complex layer of the unidirectionally oriented glass fibrous yarn/polypropylene film/unidirectionally oriented glass fibrous yarn; covering a top layer of a polypropylene film over the needled, non-oriented glass fibrous mat, to form a laminate; and pressing the laminate at high temperatures under high pressures. By virtue of employing the unidirectionally oriented glass fibrous yarns which can be satisfactorily impregnated into the polypropylene resin, the prepreg of thermoplastic composite resin is superior in mechanical strength, thermal resistance and fluidity. Thermoplastic composite material containing unidirectionally oriented glass fibers with no damage can be used as substance requiring high strength, such as construction materials, machine elements and etc and as articles requiring compress molding, such as auto parts, especially bumper beam.

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Seoul, South Korea

Seon Hwi Cho