Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same
US9706021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0235
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile terminal includes a sub-device that is attached thereto or detached therefrom, to remotely control the operation and state of the terminal. The mobile terminal includes: a sub-device having an input/output unit and attached to or detached from the terminal; and a controller configured to receive a user input via a certain communication path from the sub-device when the sub-device is separated, and control elements and applications of the terminal according to the user input.
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