Case and display device including case

Abstract

A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a display; a plurality of Hall sensors; a case including a cover having at least one magnet; and a controller, wherein the controller can change an operation mode of the display device on the basis of whether each of the plurality of hall sensors detected the magnet.

Description

Display device including case and case

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a case and a display device including the case.

[0002] The display device may include a cover to protect the display. Alternatively, the display device may be attached to a case that includes the cover. The cover may be a folio cover equipped with a magnet. The folio cover can suspend display output simply by covering the display without requiring separate operation of the display, providing convenience to the user.

[0003] To this end, the display device may be equipped with a Hall sensor to detect a magnet. Upon detecting a magnet, the display device may detect that the folio cover is covering the display. Upon detecting a magnet, the display device may turn off the display power and system power. Consequently, all functions of the display device may be interrupted.

[0004] Meanwhile, the display device can perform various functions that do not utilize the display, such as audio output or voice recognition, in addition to displaying images through the display.

[0005] Accordingly, users may want to utilize other functions of the display device even when not watching videos on the display. While utilizing various non-display functions, users may want to protect the display by covering it with a cover.

[0006] However, existing display devices had a problem where all functions were interrupted when the magnet equipped on the cover was detected, so users could not use functions that did not involve using the display.

[0007] The present disclosure seeks to address the inconvenience caused by the interruption of all functions of a display device when a folio cover covers the display.

[0008] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display, a case including a cover having a plurality of hall sensors and at least one magnet, and a controller, wherein the controller can change an operation mode of the display device based on whether each of the plurality of hall sensors detects a magnet.

[0009] A cover of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a sensing area formed in which a Hall sensor detects a magnet, and the cover may further include a member for moving the magnet to an area outside the sensing area.

[0010] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can change the operation mode of the display device to an operation mode in which image display through the display is stopped when at least one of a plurality of Hall sensors detects at least one magnet.

[0011] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a speaker, and an operation mode in which image display through the display is stopped includes a first operation mode in which image output through the display and sound output through the speaker are stopped, and a second operation mode in which image output through the display is stopped and sound output through the speaker continues, and a controller can change the operation mode of the display device to the first operation mode when all of the plurality of Hall sensors detect at least one magnet, and can change the operation mode of the display device to the second operation mode when some of the plurality of Hall sensors detect at least one magnet.

[0012] A cover of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention has one magnet, the display has a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor, and the controller can change the operation mode to the first operation mode when the first Hall sensor detects one magnet, and can change the operation mode to the second operation mode when the second Hall sensor detects one magnet.

[0013] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can receive a LOW signal from the Hall sensor when the Hall sensor detects at least one magnet, and can receive a HIGH signal from the Hall sensor when the Hall sensor does not detect at least one magnet.

[0014] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can obtain data regarding an operation mode mapped to a signal received from a Hall sensor based on a data table, and change the operation mode of the display device based on information regarding the operation mode.

[0015] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can change data regarding an operation mode stored in a data table based on user input.

[0016] A case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a storage portion for storing a display and a cover for protecting the display, and the cover may include at least one magnet and a member for moving the at least one magnet.

[0017] The member included in the case according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may be a slide switch or a push-pull switch.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display device can maximize user convenience by providing various functions in addition to the function of using the display based on whether a plurality of Hall sensors detect a magnet.

[0019] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 is a block diagram of a remote control device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 shows an example of an actual configuration of a remote control device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 shows an example of utilizing a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the opening and closing of a case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining the operating mode of the display device when the case is closed.

[0025] Figure 7 is a drawing for explaining the operating mode of the display device when the case is open.

[0026] Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining the horizontal movement of the magnet provided in the cover.

[0027] Fig. 9 is a drawing showing an example of a member provided in a cover to move a magnet in a horizontal direction.

[0028] Figure 10 is a drawing for explaining the vertical movement of a magnet provided in a cover.

[0029] Fig. 11 is a drawing showing an example of a member provided on a cover to move a magnet in a vertical direction.

[0030] FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 13 is a drawing showing one magnet arranged on the cover.

[0032] Figure 14 is a drawing showing two magnets arranged on the cover.

[0033] FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a method for changing an operation mode of an LED display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a method for changing an operation mode of an OLED display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035]

[0036] Hereinafter, embodiments related to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The suffixes "module" and "part" used in the following description for components are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the convenience of writing the specification, and do not in themselves have distinct meanings or roles.

[0037] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is, for example, an intelligent display device that adds computer-assisted functionality to its broadcast reception function. While faithfully performing the broadcast reception function, it can also be equipped with Internet functionality and other features, providing a more user-friendly interface, such as a manual input device, touch screen, or space remote control. Furthermore, with support for wired or wireless Internet functionality, it can connect to the Internet and a computer, enabling functions such as email, web browsing, banking, or gaming. A standardized, general-purpose operating system can be used for these various functions.

[0038] Accordingly, the display device described in the present invention can perform various user-friendly functions, for example, by allowing various applications to be freely added or deleted on a general-purpose operating system kernel. More specifically, the display device can be a network TV, HBB TV, smart TV, LED TV, OLED TV, etc., and in some cases, it can also be applied to smartphones.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1, the display device (100) may include a broadcast receiving unit (130), an external device interface (135), a memory (140), a user input interface (150), a controller (170), a wireless communication interface (173), a display (180), a speaker (185), and a power supply circuit (190).

[0041] The broadcast receiving unit (130) may include a tuner (131), a demodulator (132), and a network interface (133).

[0042] The tuner (131) can select a specific broadcast channel according to a channel selection command. The tuner (131) can receive a broadcast signal for the selected specific broadcast channel.

[0043] The demodulator (132) can separate the received broadcast signal into a video signal, an audio signal, and a data signal related to the broadcast program, and can restore the separated video signal, audio signal, and data signal into a form that can be output.

[0044] The external device interface (135) can receive an application or a list of applications within an adjacent external device and transmit it to the controller (170) or memory (140).

[0045] The external device interface (135) can provide a connection path between the display device (100) and the external device. The external device interface (135) can receive one or more of images and audio output from an external device connected wirelessly or wiredly to the display device (100) and transmit them to the controller (170). The external device interface (135) can include a plurality of external input terminals. The plurality of external input terminals can include an RGB terminal, one or more HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminals, and a component terminal.

[0046] A video signal of an external device input through an external device interface (135) can be output through a display (180). A voice signal of an external device input through an external device interface (135) can be output through a speaker (185).

[0047] An external device that can be connected to the external device interface (135) may be any one of a set-top box, a Blu-ray player, a DVD player, a game console, a sound bar, a smartphone, a PC, a USB memory, and a home theater, but this is only an example.

[0048] The network interface (133) may provide an interface for connecting the display device (100) to a wired / wireless network including the Internet. The network interface (133) may transmit or receive data to or from other users or other electronic devices via the connected network or another network linked to the connected network.

[0049] Additionally, some content data stored in the display device (100) can be transmitted to a selected user or electronic device among other users or other electronic devices pre-registered in the display device (100).

[0050] The network interface (133) can access a predetermined web page through a connected network or another network linked to the connected network. That is, by accessing a predetermined web page through a network, data can be transmitted or received with the corresponding server.

[0051] In addition, the network interface (133) can receive content or data provided by a content provider or network operator. That is, the network interface (133) can receive content such as movies, advertisements, games, VOD, broadcast signals, etc. and information related thereto provided from a content provider or network provider via a network.

[0052] Additionally, the network interface (133) can receive firmware update information and update files provided by the network operator, and transmit data to the Internet or content provider or network operator.

[0053] The network interface (133) can select and receive a desired application from among applications open to the public via a network.

[0054] The memory (140) stores a program for each signal processing and control within the controller (170), and can store signal-processed image, voice, or data signals.

[0055] In addition, the memory (140) may perform a function for temporary storage of video, audio, or data signals input from an external device interface (135) or a network interface (133), and may store information about a specific image through a channel memory function.

[0056] The memory (140) can store an application or a list of applications input from an external device interface (135) or a network interface (133).

[0057] The display device (100) can play content files (video files, still image files, music files, document files, application files, etc.) stored in the memory (140) and provide them to the user.

[0058] The user input interface (150) can transmit a signal input by the user to the controller (170) or transmit a signal from the controller (170) to the user. For example, the user input interface (150) can receive and process control signals such as power on / off, channel selection, and screen setting from the remote control device (200) according to various communication methods such as Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (WB), ZigBee, Radio Frequency (RF) communication, or infrared (IR) communication, or process control signals from the controller (170) to be transmitted to the remote control device (200).

[0059] In addition, the user input interface (150) can transmit control signals input from local keys (not shown) such as a power key, channel key, volume key, and setting value to the controller (170).

[0060] An image signal processed by the controller (170) can be input to the display (180) and displayed as an image corresponding to the image signal. In addition, an image signal processed by the controller (170) can be input to an external output device through an external device interface (135).

[0061] The voice signal processed by the controller (170) can be output as audio to the speaker (185). In addition, the voice signal processed by the controller (170) can be input to an external output device through the external device interface (135).

[0062] In addition, the controller (170) can control the overall operation within the display device (100).

[0063] In addition, the controller (170) can control the display device (100) by a user command or internal program input through the user input interface (150), and can connect to a network to enable the user to download a desired application or application list into the display device (100).

[0064] The controller (170) enables the user-selected channel information, etc. to be output through a display (180) or speaker (185) together with processed video or audio signals.

[0065] In addition, the controller (170) allows a video signal or audio signal from an external device, for example, a camera or camcorder, input through the external device interface (135) to be output through the display (180) or speaker (185) in accordance with an external device video playback command received through the user input interface (150).

[0066] Meanwhile, the controller (170) can control the display (180) to display an image, for example, a broadcast image input through a tuner (131), an external input image input through an external device interface (135), an image input through a network interface, or an image stored in a memory (140) can be controlled to be displayed on the display (180). In this case, the image displayed on the display (180) can be a still image or a moving image, and can be a 2D image or a 3D image.

[0067] In addition, the controller (170) can control the playback of content stored in the display device (100), received broadcast content, or external input content input from outside, and the content can be in various forms such as broadcast video, external input video, audio file, still image, connected web screen, and document file.

[0068] The wireless communication interface (173) can communicate with an external device through wired or wireless communication. The wireless communication interface (173) can perform short-range communication with the external device. To this end, the wireless communication interface (173) can support short-range communication using at least one of Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technologies. This wireless communication interface (173) can support wireless communication between the display device (100) and a wireless communication system, between the display device (100) and another display device (100), or between the display device (100) and a network in which the display device (100, or an external server) is located via a short-range wireless communication network (Wireless Area Network). The short-range wireless communication network can be a short-range wireless personal area network (Wireless Personal Area Network).

[0069] Here, the other display device (100) may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, smart glasses, a head-mounted display (HMD)) or a mobile terminal such as a smart phone that can exchange data with (or be linked to) the display device (100) according to the present invention. The wireless communication interface (173) may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communication around the display device (100).

[0070] Furthermore, if the detected wearable device is a device certified to communicate with the display device (100) according to the present invention, the controller (170) can transmit at least a portion of the data processed in the display device (100) to the wearable device via the wireless communication interface (173). Accordingly, a user of the wearable device can utilize the data processed in the display device (100) via the wearable device.

[0071] The display (180) can generate a driving signal by converting a video signal, data signal, OSD signal processed by the controller (170) or a video signal, data signal, etc. received from an external device interface (135) into R, G, and B signals, respectively.

[0072] Meanwhile, since the display device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 is merely an embodiment of the present invention, some of the illustrated components may be integrated, added, or omitted depending on the specifications of the display device (100) actually implemented.

[0073] That is, two or more components may be combined into a single component, or a single component may be subdivided into two or more components, as needed. Furthermore, the functions performed by each block are intended to illustrate embodiments of the present invention, and their specific operations or devices do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0074] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the display device (100) may receive and play back an image through a network interface (133) or an external device interface (135) without having a tuner (131) and a demodulator (132), unlike that shown in FIG. 1.

[0075] For example, the display device (100) may be implemented separately as an image processing device, such as a set-top box, for receiving broadcast signals or contents according to various network services, and a content playback device for playing contents input from the image processing device.

[0076] In this case, the operating method of the display device according to the embodiment of the present invention described below may be performed by any one of the display device (100) described with reference to FIG. 1, as well as an image processing device such as the separated set-top box, or a content playback device having a display (180) and an audio output unit (185).

[0077] Next, a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0078] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows an example of an actual configuration of a remote control device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] First, referring to FIG. 2, the remote control device (200) may include a fingerprint recognition device (210), a wireless communication circuit (220), a user input interface (230), a sensor (240), an output interface (250), a power supply circuit (260), a memory (270), a controller (280), and a microphone (290).

[0080] Referring to FIG. 2, the wireless communication circuit (220) transmits and receives signals with any one of the display devices according to the embodiments of the present invention described above.

[0081] The remote control device (200) may be equipped with an RF circuit (221) capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the display device (100) according to RF communication standards, and an IR circuit (223) capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the display device (100) according to IR communication standards. In addition, the remote control device (200) may be equipped with a Bluetooth circuit (225) capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the display device (100) according to Bluetooth communication standards. In addition, the remote control device (200) may be equipped with an NFC circuit (227) capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the display device (100) according to NFC (Near Field Communication) communication standards, and a WLAN circuit (229) capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the display device (100) according to WLAN (Wireless LAN) communication standards.

[0082] In addition, the remote control device (200) transmits a signal containing information about the movement of the remote control device (200) to the display device (100) through a wireless communication circuit (220).

[0083] Meanwhile, the remote control device (200) can receive a signal transmitted by the display device (100) through the RF circuit (221), and, if necessary, can transmit commands for power on / off, channel change, volume change, etc. to the display device (100) through the IR circuit (223).

[0084] The user input interface (230) may be configured as a keypad, buttons, a touchpad, or a touch screen. The user can input commands related to the display device (100) to the remote control device (200) by operating the user input interface (230). If the user input interface (230) includes a hard key button, the user can input commands related to the display device (100) to the remote control device (200) by pushing the hard key button. This will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 3, the remote control device (200) may include a plurality of buttons. The plurality of buttons may include a fingerprint recognition button (212), a power button (231), a home button (232), a live button (233), an external input button (234), a volume control button (235), a voice recognition button (236), a channel change button (237), a confirmation button (238), and a back button (239).

[0086] The fingerprint recognition button (212) may be a button for recognizing a user's fingerprint. In one embodiment, the fingerprint recognition button (212) may be capable of a push operation, and may receive a push operation and a fingerprint recognition operation.

[0087] The power button (231) may be a button for turning the power of the display device (100) on / off.

[0088] The home button (232) may be a button for moving to the home screen of the display device (100).

[0089] The live button (233) may be a button for displaying a real-time broadcast program.

[0090] The external input button (234) may be a button for receiving an external input connected to the display device (100).

[0091] The volume control button (235) may be a button for adjusting the size of the volume output by the display device (100).

[0092] The voice recognition button (236) may be a button for receiving a user's voice and recognizing the received voice.

[0093] The channel change button (237) may be a button for receiving a broadcast signal of a specific broadcast channel.

[0094] The confirmation button (238) may be a button for selecting a specific function, and the back button (239) may be a button for returning to the previous screen.

[0095] Let's explain Figure 2 again.

[0096] When the user input interface (230) has a touch screen, the user can input commands related to the display device (100) using the remote control device (200) by touching the soft keys of the touch screen. In addition, the user input interface (230) may have various types of input means that can be operated by the user, such as a scroll key or a jog key, and this embodiment does not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0097] The sensor (240) may include a gyro sensor (241) or an acceleration sensor (243), and the gyro sensor (241) may sense information about the movement of the remote control device (200).

[0098] For example, the gyro sensor (241) can sense information about the operation of the remote control device (200) based on the x, y, and z axes, and the acceleration sensor (243) can sense information about the movement speed of the remote control device (200). Meanwhile, the remote control device (200) can further include a distance measuring sensor, so as to sense the distance to the display (180) of the display device (100).

[0099] The output interface (250) can output a video or audio signal corresponding to an operation of the user input interface (230) or a signal transmitted from the display device (100).

[0100] The user can recognize whether the output interface (250) is manipulating the user input interface (230) or controlling the display device (100).

[0101] For example, the output interface (250) may include an LED (251) that lights up when the user input interface (230) is operated or a signal is transmitted and received with the display device (100) via the wireless communication unit (225), a vibrator (253) that generates vibrations, a speaker (255) that outputs sound, or a display (257) that outputs images.

[0102] In addition, the power supply circuit (260) supplies power to the remote control device (200), and power waste can be reduced by stopping the power supply when the remote control device (200) does not move for a predetermined period of time.

[0103] The power supply circuit (260) can resume power supply when a predetermined key provided in the remote control device (200) is operated.

[0104] The memory (270) can store various types of programs, application data, etc. required for the control or operation of the remote control device (200).

[0105] When the remote control device (200) wirelessly transmits and receives signals through the display device (100) and the RF circuit (221), the remote control device (200) and the display device (100) transmit and receive signals through a predetermined frequency band.

[0106] The controller (280) of the remote control device (200) can store and reference information regarding the frequency band that can wirelessly transmit and receive signals with the display device (100) paired with the remote control device (200) in the memory (270).

[0107] The controller (280) controls all matters related to the control of the remote control device (200). The controller (280) can transmit a signal corresponding to a predetermined key operation of the user input interface (230) or a signal corresponding to the movement of the remote control device (200) sensed by the sensor (240) to the display device (100) via the wireless communication unit (225).

[0108] Additionally, the microphone (290) of the remote control device (200) can acquire voice.

[0109] A plurality of microphones (290) may be provided.

[0110] Next, Figure 4 is described.

[0111] Figure 4 shows an example of utilizing a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0112] Figure 4 (a) illustrates that a pointer (205) corresponding to a remote control device (200) is displayed on a display (180).

[0113] The user can move or rotate the remote control device (200) up and down, left and right. The pointer (205) displayed on the display (180) of the display device (100) corresponds to the movement of the remote control device (200). This remote control device (200) can be called a space remote control because, as shown in the drawing, the pointer (205) moves and is displayed according to the movement in 3D space.

[0114] Figure 4 (b) illustrates that when a user moves the remote control device (200) to the left, the pointer (205) displayed on the display (180) of the display device (100) also moves to the left correspondingly.

[0115] Information about the movement of the remote control device (200) detected through the sensor of the remote control device (200) is transmitted to the display device (100). The display device (100) can calculate the coordinates of the pointer (205) from the information about the movement of the remote control device (200). The display device (100) can display the pointer (205) to correspond to the calculated coordinates.

[0116] Figure 4 (c) illustrates a case where a user moves the remote control device (200) away from the display (180) while pressing a specific button within the remote control device (200). As a result, a selection area within the display (180) corresponding to the pointer (205) can be zoomed in and displayed in an enlarged manner.

[0117] Conversely, when the user moves the remote control device (200) closer to the display (180), the selection area within the display (180) corresponding to the pointer (205) may be zoomed out and displayed in a reduced size.

[0118] Meanwhile, when the remote control device (200) moves away from the display (180), the selection area may be zoomed out, and when the remote control device (200) moves closer to the display (180), the selection area may be zoomed in.

[0119] Additionally, when a specific button within the remote control device (200) is pressed, recognition of up, down, left, and right movements may be excluded. That is, when the remote control device (200) moves away from or toward the display (180), up, down, left, and right movements may not be recognized, and only forward and backward movements may be recognized. When a specific button within the remote control device (200) is not pressed, only the pointer (205) moves in accordance with the up, down, left, and right movements of the remote control device (200).

[0120] Meanwhile, the movement speed or movement direction of the pointer (205) can correspond to the movement speed or movement direction of the remote control device (200).

[0121] Meanwhile, the pointer in this specification refers to an object displayed on the display (180) in response to the operation of the remote control device (200). Accordingly, objects of various shapes other than the arrow shape illustrated in the drawing can be used as the pointer (205). For example, the pointer may be a concept including a point, a cursor, a prompt, a thick outline, etc. In addition, the pointer (205) may be displayed corresponding to one point on the horizontal or vertical axis on the display (180), or may be displayed corresponding to multiple points such as lines or surfaces.

[0122] Meanwhile, the display device (100) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided with a case (500) for protecting the display (180).

[0123] The operation mode of the display device (100) can be controlled according to the opening and closing of the case (500).

[0124] In relation to this, it is explained with reference to Fig. 5.

[0125] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the opening and closing of a case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0126] The display device (100) may include a display (180) and a case (500).

[0127] The case (500) may include some or all of the cover (510), the coupling portion (520), and the storage portion (530).

[0128] The cover (510) can protect the front of the display (180). The cover (510) can include a magnet (300).

[0129] The cover (510) can be connected to the storage unit (530) through the connecting unit (520).

[0130] A display (180) can be stored in the storage unit (530). The storage unit (530) can protect the remaining surfaces of the display (180) except for the front.

[0131] The display (180) may include a display panel (181) on which an image is displayed and a bezel (182). The display (180) may include a Hall sensor (400). The Hall sensor (400) may be placed on the bezel (182). Depending on the embodiment, the Hall sensor (400) may also be placed on the display panel (181).

[0132] Meanwhile, the magnet (300) can be arranged to overlap vertically with the hall sensor (400) provided in the display (180) when the case (500) is closed.

[0133] For example, the magnet (300) may be placed in the sensing area (p) so as to vertically overlap with the Hall sensor (400) when the cover (510) covers the display (180).

[0134] The Hall sensor (400) can detect the magnet (300) by vertically overlapping with the magnet (300). The display device (100) can determine that the case (500) is closed when the Hall sensor (400) detects the magnet (300). In addition, the display device (100) can determine that the case (500) is open when the Hall sensor (400) does not detect the magnet (300). That is, the controller (180) can detect the opening and closing of the case (500) through the Hall sensor (400).

[0135] In summary, the controller (180) can obtain whether the case (510) is opened or closed based on whether the magnet (300) provided in the cover (510) is detected.

[0136] The cover (510) or case (500) having a magnet (300) may be a folio cover or folio case.

[0137] Next, the operation mode of the display device (100) according to the opening and closing of the case (500) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0138] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining the operating mode of the display device when the case is closed.

[0139] The Hall sensor (400) can output a HIGH signal to the controller (180) when it does not detect the magnet (300). The Hall sensor (400) can include a Hall IC.

[0140] When the controller (180) obtains a HIGH signal, it can determine that the case (500) is open. Then, the controller (180) can turn on the display (180) and the speaker (185). The controller can be implemented in the form of a SoC (System on Chip).

[0141] As the display (180) and speaker (185) are turned on, the display device (100) can operate in an operation mode that outputs both images and sound.

[0142] Figure 7 is a drawing for explaining the operating mode of the display device when the case is open.

[0143] The Hall sensor (400) can output a LOW signal to the controller (180) when it detects a magnet (300). The Hall sensor (400) can include a Hall IC.

[0144] When the controller (180) obtains a LOW signal, it can determine that the case (500) is closed. Then, the controller (180) can turn off the display (180) and the speaker (185). The controller (180) can turn off the speaker (185) by turning off the system of the display device (100). The controller can be implemented in the form of a SoC (System on Chip).

[0145] As the display (180) and speaker (185) are turned off, the display device (100) can operate in an operation mode that does not output either images or sound.

[0146] The display device (100) as described in FIGS. 5 to 7 can detect the opening and closing of the case (500) using a single hall sensor (400) and a magnet (300) fixedly arranged on the cover (510). Accordingly, the display device (100) cannot help but turn off both the display (180) and the system when the case (500) is closed.

[0147] Accordingly, the present disclosure seeks to move at least one magnet (300) or at least one hall sensor (400) and turn off only the display (180) depending on the position of the sensor (400) when the case (500) is closed.

[0148] Meanwhile, turning off the display (180) may mean stopping the supply of power to the display (180). Additionally, turning off the display (180) may mean stopping the display of images through the display (180).

[0149] First, an exemplary method for moving a magnet (300) will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11.

[0150] Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining the horizontal movement of the magnet provided in the cover.

[0151] A sensing range (p) may be formed in the cover (510). The sensing range (p) may refer to a range in which the sensor (400) can recognize the magnet (300). The sensor (400) may be included in a Hall PCB placed in the display (180) or an area adjacent to the display (180).

[0152] The sensing range (p) can be formed so that at least a portion thereof overlaps the sensor (400) in the vertical direction.

[0153] The magnet provided in the cover (510) can move horizontally into or out of the sensing range (p).

[0154] Fig. 9 is a drawing showing an example of a member provided in a cover to move a magnet in a horizontal direction.

[0155] The cover (510) may be provided with a slide switch (511) for moving the magnet (300) in a vertical direction.

[0156] The slide switch (511) may be coupled with a magnet (300). For example, the magnet (300) may be coupled to a coupling portion (511-1) of the slide switch (511). The coupling portion (511-1) may move in accordance with the movement of the slider (511-2). For this purpose, the coupling portion (511-1) may be coupled with the slider (511-2).

[0157] The slider (511-2) can move along the groove (511-3) formed in the slide switch (511).

[0158] The Hall sensor (400) can detect the magnet (300) when the slider (511-2) moves to a position where it overlaps with the magnet in the vertical direction, and may not detect the magnet (300) when it moves to a position where it does not overlap with the slider (511-2) in the vertical direction.

[0159] Figure 10 is a drawing for explaining the vertical movement of a magnet provided in a cover.

[0160] The sensing range (p) may be formed horizontally on the same plane as the cover (510), but may also be formed vertically to the cover (510).

[0161] The sensing range (p) formed in the vertical direction may be a range in which the Hall sensor (400) can sense a magnet (300) spaced vertically from the Hall sensor (400).

[0162] The magnet provided in the cover (510) can move vertically into or out of the sensing range (p).

[0163] Fig. 11 is a drawing showing an example of a member provided on a cover to move a magnet in a vertical direction.

[0164] The cover (510) may be provided with a push-pull switch (512) for moving the magnet (300) in a vertical direction.

[0165] A magnet (300) may be inserted into the interior of the push-pull switch (512). Accordingly, when the push-pull switch (512) is pushed, the magnet (300) may move within a sensing range (p) formed in a vertical direction, and when the push-pull switch (512) is released, the magnet (300) may move outside the sensing range (p) formed in a vertical direction.

[0166] Accordingly, the Hall sensor (400) can detect the magnet (300) when the push-pull switch (512) is pushed, and may not detect the magnet (300) when the push-pull switch (512) is released.

[0167] In summary of FIGS. 8 to 11, the cover (510) may include at least one magnet (300) and a member for moving at least one magnet (300) in a horizontal or vertical direction. In addition, the member for moving the magnet (300) in a horizontal direction may be a slide switch (511). In addition, the member for moving the magnet (300) in a vertical direction may be a push-pull switch (512).

[0168] Meanwhile, the structure and method for moving the magnet (300) as described in FIGS. 8 to 11 can be equally applied to moving the Hall sensor (400). In addition, the method for moving the magnet (300) as described in FIGS. 8 to 11 is merely exemplary, and the present disclosure can utilize various types of members to move the magnet (300) or the Hall sensor (400).

[0169] Next, the operation of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0170] FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0171] The controller (180) can periodically obtain the output of the Hall sensor (400) when the display device (100) is powered on (S101) (S103).

[0172] The controller (180) can turn on the display (180) and the system as the display device (100) is powered on. When the system is turned on, the display device (100) can perform various functions, such as outputting sound, activating a voice recognition function, or activating a network connection.

[0173] The output of the Hall sensor (400) may vary depending on whether the Hall sensor (400) detects the magnet (300). For example, the Hall sensor (400) may output a LOW signal if it detects the magnet (300), and may output a HIGH signal if it does not detect the magnet (300).

[0174] The controller (180) can obtain whether the output of the hall sensor (400) has changed (S105).

[0175] If the controller (180) determines that the output of the Hall sensor (400) has not changed, it can continue to acquire the output of the Hall sensor (400) (S106).

[0176] The controller (180) can maintain the operating state of the display device (100) and continue to acquire the output of the Hall sensor (400) when it obtains that the output of the Hall sensor (400) has not changed.

[0177] When the controller (180) obtains that the output of the hall sensor (400) has changed, it can obtain operation mode data (S107).

[0178] The operation mode data may be data including the operation mode of the display device (100) according to the output of the Hall sensor (400). The operation mode data may be data including a GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output) table value.

[0179] For example, the operating mode data may include data mapping the first output and the second output to the operating mode. The first output may be the output of the first Hall sensor (410), and the second output may be the output of the second Hall sensor (420).

[0180] The operation mode data may include first data mapping a first operation mode in which the first output is LOW, the second output is LOW, and the display (180) and the system are turned off, second data mapping a second operation mode in which the first output is HIGH, the second output is LOW, and the display (180) is turned off and the voice recognition function of the system is turned on, third data mapping a third operation mode in which the first output is LOW, the second output is HIGH, and the display (180) is turned off and the speaker output of the system is turned on, and fourth data mapping a fourth operation mode in which the first output is HIGH, the second output is HIGH, and the display (180) and the system are turned on.

[0181] Table data may be data pre-stored in the display device (100). Furthermore, the table data may be changed based on user input. Furthermore, the table data may be data obtained from a server.

[0182] The controller (180) can change the operation mode of the display device (100) based on table data (S109).

[0183] For example, if the controller (180) obtains the first output as LOW and the second output as HIGH, the controller (180) can obtain the third data from the table data. Accordingly, the controller (180) can change the operation mode of the display device (100) to the third operation mode.

[0184]

[0185] Next, the arrangement of the magnet (300) and the Hall sensor (400) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15.

[0186] Figure 13 is a drawing showing one magnet arranged on the cover.

[0187] The cover (510) may include a single magnet (300). The magnet (300) may move within the area where the cover (510) is formed. A sensing area (p) may be formed in the cover (510). The hall sensor (400) may detect the magnet (400) when the magnet is positioned in the sensing area (p) when the case (500) is closed. The sensing area (p) may include at least a portion of an area that vertically overlaps the hall sensor (400) when the case (500) is closed.

[0188] The sensing region (p) may include a first sensing region (p1) and a second sensing region (p2). The first sensing region (p1) may be a region in which the first Hall sensor (410) can detect the magnet (300), and the second sensing region (p2) may be a region in which the second Hall sensor (420) can detect the magnet (300).

[0189] The controller (180) can change the operating mode of the display device (100) based on which of the first hall sensor (410) and the second hall sensor (420) detects the magnet (300).

[0190] For example, the controller (180) can turn off both the display (180) and the system when the first hall sensor (410) detects the magnet (300), and can turn off the display (180) and turn on the system when the second hall sensor (420) detects the magnet (300).

[0191] A display device (100) such as FIG. 13 can change the operation mode of the display device (100) by using the arrangement of one magnet (300).

[0192] Meanwhile, a plurality of magnets (300) may be arranged on the cover (510). In this regard, a description will be given with reference to FIG. 14.

[0193] Figure 14 is a drawing showing two magnets arranged on the cover.

[0194] The cover (510) may include a plurality of magnets (300). For example, the cover (510) may include two magnets (300) as illustrated in FIG. 14. Each of the plurality of magnets (300) may move within the area in which the cover (510) is formed.

[0195] When two magnets (300) are placed on the cover (510), the change in the operation mode of the display device (100) according to the Hall sensor (400) may be the same as described in step S109 of FIG. 12.

[0196] Since a display device (100) such as FIG. 14 uses two or more magnets (300), it has the advantage of being able to provide a more diverse and detailed operating mode of the display device (100) when the case (510) is closed.

[0197] Meanwhile, the type of display (180) included in the display device (100) may be diverse, such as an LED display or an OLED display. That is, the type of display device (100) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may be diverse, such as an LED display device or an OLED display device.

[0198] In relation to this, a method for changing the operation mode of the display device (100) depending on the type of the display device (100) is described.

[0199] Below, the Hall IC can perform the function of a Hall sensor (400), and the main SoC can perform the function of a controller (180).

[0200] FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a method for changing an operation mode of an LED display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0201] FIG. 15a is a block diagram of a case where the operation mode of the display device (100) is changed to an operation mode where the display (180) is turned off and the system is turned on, and FIG. 15b is a block diagram of a case where the operation mode of the display device (100) is changed to an operation mode where both the display (180) and the system are turned off.

[0202] Referring to FIG. 15a, the main SoC can turn off the LED driver by receiving an LED driver output signal while it is turned on based on a signal received from the Hall IC. Accordingly, image display through the display (180) is stopped, and the remaining functions except for image display through the display (180) can be performed. For example, since the main SoC is turned on, the display device (100) can output sound.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 15b, the main SoC may turn off the LED driver based on a signal received from the Hall IC. Furthermore, the main SoC may also be turned off. Accordingly, all functions of the display device (100) may be interrupted. Alternatively, the display device (100) may be powered off.

[0204] FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a method for changing an operation mode of an OLED display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0205] Referring to FIG. 16a, the main SoC can transmit pixel data to the OLED panel while it is turned on based on a signal received from the Hall IC. The OLED panel can display an image based on the pixel data. The main SoC can transmit pixel data consisting only of black to the OLED panel, thereby stopping the image display through the display (180).

[0206] Referring to FIG. 16b, the main SoC can turn off the OLED panel based on a signal received from the Hall IC. Furthermore, the main SoC can also be turned off. Accordingly, all functions of the display device (100) can be stopped. Alternatively, the display device (100) can be powered off.

[0207] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the above-described method can be implemented as processor-readable code on a medium in which a program is recorded. Examples of processor-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage devices.

[0208] The display device described above is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, and the embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made.

Claims

1. Display; Multiple Hall sensors; A case comprising a cover having at least one magnet; and including a controller; The above controller Changing the operation mode of the display device based on whether each of the plurality of Hall sensors detects a magnet. Display device.

2. In claim 1, The cover has a sensing area formed in which the Hall sensor detects a magnet, and the cover further includes a member for moving the magnet to an area outside the sensing area. Display device.

3. In claim 1, The above controller When at least one of the plurality of Hall sensors detects the at least one magnet, the operation mode of the display device is changed to an operation mode in which image display through the display is stopped. Display device.

4. In claim 3, Including more speakers, The operating mode in which the image display through the above display is interrupted is A first operation mode in which image output through the display and sound output through the speaker are stopped, and a second operation mode in which image output through the display is stopped and sound output through the speaker is continued, The above controller When all of the above plurality of Hall sensors detect at least one magnet, the operation mode of the display device is changed to the first operation mode, When some of the plurality of Hall sensors detect at least one magnet, the operation mode of the display device is changed to the second operation mode. Display device.

5. In claim 4, The above cover has one magnet, and the display has a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor, The above controller When the first Hall sensor detects the magnet, the operation mode is changed to the first operation mode, and when the second Hall sensor detects the one magnet, the operation mode is changed to the second operation mode. Display device.

6. In claim 1, The above controller If the Hall sensor detects at least one magnet, a LOW signal is received from the Hall sensor, and if the Hall sensor does not detect at least one magnet, a HIGH signal is received from the Hall sensor. Display device.

7. In claim 1, The above controller Obtaining data about the operation mode mapped to the signal received from the Hall sensor based on the data table, and changing the operation mode of the display device based on the information about the operation mode. Display device.

8. In claim 7, The above controller Changing the data regarding the operation mode stored in the data table based on user input. Display device.

9. A storage compartment where the display is stored; and A cover for protecting the above display; The cover comprises at least one magnet and a member for moving the at least one magnet. case.

10. In claim 9, The above absence Slide switch or push-pull switch case.

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