Mobile terminal capable of being connected to audio output device using short-range communication and method of controlling the operation of the mobile terminal

A mobile terminal, comprising:

• a wireless communication unit configured to connect the mobile terminal to an audio output device via short-range communication;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• receive a command via a first key signal from the audio output device, the first key signal configured to control an audio playback operation from the audio output device and a first profile configured to play audio data;
• determine if the mobile terminal is connected to the audio output device using the first profile;
• connect the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the first profile and initiate a timer upon the connecting of the mobile terminal to the audio output device when it is determined that the mobile terminal is not connected to the audio output device using the first profile;
• and
• suspend processing of a command corresponding to the first key signal for a predetermined time after connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device using the first profile.

A system, comprising:

• an audio output device comprising a first key configured to generate a command via a first key signal when the first key is activated, the first key signal configured to control an audio playback operation and a first profile configured to play audio data;
• and
• a mobile terminal configured to:
• receive the command via the first key signal from the audio output device;
• determine if the mobile terminal is connected to the audio output device using the first profile;
• connect the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the first profile and initiate a timer upon the connecting of the mobile terminal to the audio output device when it is determined that the mobile terminal is not connected to the audio output device using the first profile;
• and
• suspend processing of a command corresponding to the first key signal for a predetermined time after connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device using the first profile.

A method of controlling an operation of a mobile terminal configured to be connected to an audio output device via short-range communication, the method comprising:

• receiving a command via a key signal from the audio output device, the key signal configured to control an operation of the mobile terminal;
• determining if the mobile terminal is connected to the audio output device using a predetermined profile;
• connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the predetermined profile and initiating a timer upon the connecting of the mobile terminal to the audio output device when it is determined that the mobile terminal is not connected to the audio output device using the predetermined profile;
• and
• suspending processing of a command corresponding to the key signal for a predetermined time after connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device using the predetermined profile.

A mobile terminal, comprising:

• a wireless communication unit configured to connect the mobile terminal to an audio output device via short-range communication;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• receive a command via a key signal from the audio output device, the key signal configured to control an operation of the mobile terminal;
• determine if the mobile terminal is connected to the audio output device using a predetermined profile;
• connect the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the predetermined profile and initiate a timer upon the connecting of the mobile terminal to the audio output device when it is determined that the mobile terminal is not connected to the audio output device using the predetermined profile;
• and
• suspend processing of a command corresponding to the key signal for a predetermined time after connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device using the predetermined profile.