Mobile terminal and controlling method thereof

A method of controlling a mobile terminal, comprising the steps of:

• receiving a plurality of different signals from a stylus pen through a short range communication unit;
• recognizing a touch with the stylus pen through a touchscreen;
• and
• performing a prescribed function by combining a type of a signal received from the stylus pen among a plurality of the different signals and a pattern of the recognized touch with the stylus pen.

A mobile terminal comprising:

• a touchscreen;
• a short range communication unit receiving a signal corresponding to a detected inclination of a stylus pen from the stylus pen having an inclination detecting sensor;
• and
• a controller performing a prescribed function by combining a touch pattern by one lateral side of a body of the stylus pen recognized on the touchscreen and the inclination of the stylus pen.

A method of controlling a mobile terminal, comprising the steps of:

• recognizing a touch input of a stylus pen to a touchscreen;
• receiving a signal corresponding to a detected inclination of the stylus pen from the stylus pen;
• and
• performing a prescribed function by combining a touch pattern by one lateral side of a body of the stylus pen recognized on the touchscreen and the inclination of the stylus pen.