DMB TERMINAL FOR ENABLING SIMULTANEOUS DMB VIEWING AND PHONE CALL AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A DMB terminal and method for simultaneous DMB viewing and calling are provided. The DMB terminal includes a DMB module for providing a DMB service; a modem module for providing mobile communication functionality, the DMB module and the modem module being able to operate separately; a DMB-modem switch unit for switching an image output path for outputting image information, an audible sound output path for outputting audible sounds, and a key input path for receiving a key input signal from a user to the DMB module or the modem module; and a DMB-modem switch controller for, upon user selection of an operation mode, controlling the DMB-modem switch unit to switch the image output path, the audible sound output path, and the key input path to a module corresponding to the selected operation mode

主权项

1. A digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) terminal for simultaneous DMB viewing and a call function, the DMB terminal comprising:
a DMB module for providing a DMB service; a modem module for providing mobile communication functionality, the DMB module and the modem module being able to operate separately; a DMB-modem switch unit for switching an image output path for outputting image information, an audible sound output path for outputting audible sounds, and a key input path for receiving a key input signal from a user to the DMB module or the modem module; and a DMB-modem switch controller for, upon user selection of an operation mode, controlling the DMB-modem switch unit to switch the image output path, the audible sound output path, and the key input path to a module corresponding to the selected operation mode.