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*This abstract for appeared for patent application  number 18025345 Titled 'MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME'

==Simplified Explanation==

The present invention is about a mobile terminal and a method for controlling it. The mobile terminal includes a body, an input unit, and a display. The display can switch between an extended display mode and a reduced display mode. The mobile terminal also includes a control unit that receives signals for outputting a recently used application list and selecting an application layout icon. When the second signal is received, the control unit divides the display region based on the selected application layout icon and outputs at least one application in the divided region of the display.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for controlling same. More specifically, the present invention provides a mobile terminal and a method for controlling same, the mobile terminal comprising: a body; an input unit for receiving a user input; a display coupled to the body such that a display region viewable on the front surface of the body can vary depending on switching between an extended display mode and a reduced display mode; and a control unit, wherein the control unit: receives a first signal for outputting a recently used application list while a first application is output on the display, the recently used application list including a first application layout icon; receives a second signal for selecting the first application layout icon; divides the region of the display on the basis of the first application layout icon, when the second signal is received; and outputs at least one application in the divided region of the display.