CONTENT FILE SEARCH METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE TERMINAL
First Claim
1. A content file search method for a mobile terminal that stores content files and at least one image file including images associated in one of part and whole with each of the content files, the method comprising:
- displaying in response to a content file search mode command, images corresponding to one of the at least one image file; and
searching images displayed in a continuous manner while shifting the displayed images in response to an input signal.
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Abstract
A content file search method and apparatus for a mobile terminal, in which the mobile terminal stores content files and at least one image file associated in part or whole with each content file. The method includes: displaying, in response to a content file search mode command, an image corresponding to one of the at least one image file; and searching images displayed in a continuous manner while shifting the displayed images in response to an input signal. When image files are displayed in a continuous manner for browsing, one of the displayed image files is selected and then a content file associated with the selected image file is played. Thus, the user can perform an intuitive content search with the help of visual images.
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1. A content file search method for a mobile terminal that stores content files and at least one image file including images associated in one of part and whole with each of the content files, the method comprising:
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displaying in response to a content file search mode command, images corresponding to one of the at least one image file; and searching images displayed in a continuous manner while shifting the displayed images in response to an input signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A content file search apparatus for a mobile terminal, comprising:
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a memory unit for storing content files and at least one image file associated in one of part and whole with the content files; a display unit for displaying a file list of content files stored in the memory unit, and images corresponding to the associated at least one image file; a key input unit having a rotatable wheel key; and a control unit for controlling the display unit to display images in a continuous manner while shifting the displayed images in response to an input signal from the key input unit. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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