Electronic device and method for running function according to transformation of display of electronic device

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display positioned on at least a surface of a housing of the electronic device, at least one sensor configured to sense a bend of the display and a mount of the electronic device, and a processor configured to control a running of an application, obtain information relating to a shape of the bend of the display and a form of the mount of the electronic device based on information sensed by the at least one sensor, determine a transformation type of the display based on the information relating to the shape of the bend and the form of the mount, when the electronic device is mounted in the determined transformation type, determine at least one display area in the display according to a first function of the application corresponding to the transformation type, and perform control to display an object relating to the first function on the determined display area.

Portable device and screen displaying method thereof

A portable device and a screen displaying method of a portable device are provided. The method includes displaying a screen of an executed application on a screen of a portable device; detecting an approaching direction of an external device by using a sensor; and overlapping a directional layer for content sharing corresponding to the approaching direction of the external device, on the screen of the application.

Mobile terminal and event processing method

Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: an orientation detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify an orientation of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified orientation. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing orientations thereof.

Electronic device and method providing an object management user interface

An electronic device and a method for managing an object in a folder on the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a displaying unit, and a controller performing control to display a first folder including at least one object on a screen of the displaying unit, display at least one recommended folder associated with the first folder or an object selected from among the at least one object, along with the first folder, on the screen where the first folder is displayed, when the selected object is moved to a second folder among the at least one recommended folder, include the selected object in the second folder.

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Electronic device for controlling plurality of displays and control method

According to various examples of the present invention, an electronic device for controlling a plurality of displays can comprise: a first display for displaying a first screen; a second display for displaying a second screen; and a control unit for determining attributes of the first screen and the second screen, for determining whether to display, on a display that does not enter into an idle mode, a screen displayed on a display that enters into the idle mode in correspondence to the entry into the idle mode of either the first display or the second display, and for controlling the first display or the second display such that the first screen or the second screen is displayed thereon. In addition, various other examples are possible.

Display screen or portion thereof with a graphical user interface

Apparatus and method for providing wallpaper

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for providing a wallpaper. To this end, a current state of a mobile terminal is detected, particle images and fluid image reflecting the detected current state of the mobile terminal are generated, and the generated particles and the generated fluid are displayed on a preset wallpaper so as to generate a wallpaper. Then, user motion is detected, acceleration and movement amount are extracted from the detected user motion, and movement amounts and movement directions of the particles and the fluid are determined based on the extracted acceleration and movement amount. Then, the particles and fluid are displayed in reflection of the gravity on movement amounts and movement directions of particles and fluid. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a wallpaper having an effect as if an actual snow globe is moved.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EXECUTION OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device and a method are provided. The electronic device includes a communication unit configured to transmit and receive data; and a controller configured to, when a state of the electronic device that satisfies a condition for termination of a running application is detected while the application is in progress, control discovery of at least one external electronic device and transmit data of the running application to at least one electronic device selected from the discovered external electronic devices through the communication unit with an instruction for the at least one selected electronic device to process the data of the running application. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communication unit configured to transmit and receive data; anda controller configured to, when a state of the electronic device that satisfies a condition for termination of a running application is detected while the application is in progress, control discovery of at least one external electronic device and transmit data of the running application to at least one electronic device selected from the discovered external electronic devices through the communication unit with an instruction for the at least one selected electronic device to process the data of the running application.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine, as the state of the electronic device, at least one of a remaining amount of a battery of the electronic device, a temperature corresponding to the electronic device, and a mounting state of an accessory of the electronic device that processes the data, andterminate the running application according to the state of the electronic device.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to select at least one external electronic device to which the data of the running application is to be transmitted according to information that is contained in the data of the ...

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Method and apparatus of preventing message input error in mobile communication terminal

A method and an apparatus f preventing transmitting message input error in a mobile communication terminal are provided. When another event is generated while the transmitting message is being inputted, character input keys are inactivated and an event window is displayed. It is checked whether an ENTER key is pressed while the event window is displayed. If the ENTER key is pressed, the event window and an icon notifying generation of the event are closed. Accordingly, a user of the mobile communication terminal can recognize the generation of the event and prevent transmitting message input error after identifying the generated event.

Apparatus and method for providing wallpaper

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for providing a wallpaper. To this end, a current state of a mobile terminal is detected, particle images and fluid image reflecting the detected current state of the mobile terminal are generated, and the generated particles and the generated fluid are displayed on a preset wallpaper so as to generate a wallpaper. Then, user motion is detected, acceleration and movement amount are extracted from the detected user motion, and movement amounts and movement directions of the particles and the fluid are determined based on the extracted acceleration and movement amount. Then, the particles and fluid are displayed in reflection of the gravity on movement amounts and movement directions of particles and fluid. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a wallpaper having an effect as if an actual snow globe is moved.

Mobile terminal and event processing method

Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: an orientation detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify an orientation of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified orientation. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing orientations thereof.

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Method and apparatus of preventing message input error in mobile communication terminal

A method and an apparatus f preventing transmitting message input error in a mobile communication terminal are provided. When another event is generated while the transmitting message is being inputted, character input keys are inactivated and an event window is displayed. It is checked whether an ENTER key is pressed while the event window is displayed. If the ENTER key is pressed, the event window and an icon notifying generation of the event are closed. Accordingly, a user of the mobile communication terminal can recognize the generation of the event and prevent transmitting message input error after identifying the generated event.

Mobile terminal and event processing method

Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: an orientation detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify an orientation of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified orientation. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing orientations thereof.

PORTABLE DEVICE AND SCREEN DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF

A portable device and a screen displaying method of a portable device are provided. The method includes displaying a screen of an executed application on a screen of a portable device; detecting an approaching direction of an external device by using a sensor; and overlapping a directional layer for content sharing corresponding to the approaching direction of the external device, on the screen of the application. 1. A method in a portable device , the method comprising:displaying a screen of an executed application on a screen of a portable device;detecting an approaching direction of an external device by using a sensor; andoverlapping a directional layer for content sharing corresponding to the approaching direction of the external device, on the screen of the application.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directional layer comprises a command list claim 1 , which activates and displays only executable commands.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displayed screen of the application is distinguished from the directional layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directional layer gradually appears from one of one side and one edge of the screen of the application corresponding to the approaching direction of the external device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting a slope of the portable device by using a sensor claim 1 ,wherein the directional layer is displayed corresponding to the detected slope.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directional layer is provided as a portion of at least one geometric figure corresponding to the approaching direction of the external device.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directional layer is provided as a portion of at least one geometric figure corresponding to a signal intensity received from the external device.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein a sub directional layer corresponding to the directional layer is displayed on a display screen of the external device.9. The method of claim 1 , ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING PLURALITY OF DISPLAYS AND CONTROL METHOD

According to various examples of the present invention, an electronic device for controlling a plurality of displays can comprise: a first display for displaying a first screen; a second display for displaying a second screen; and a control unit for determining attributes of the first screen and the second screen, for determining whether to display, on a display that does not enter into an idle mode, a screen displayed on a display that enters into the idle mode in correspondence to the entry into the idle mode of either the first display or the second display, and for controlling the first display or the second display such that the first screen or the second screen is displayed thereon. In addition, various other examples are possible. 1. An electronic device for controlling a plurality of displays , the electronic device comprising:a first display configured to display a first screen;a second display configured to display a second screen; anda controller configured to determine attributes of the first screen and the second screen, to determine whether to display, on a display that does not enter an idle mode, a screen displayed on the other display that enters the idle mode in correspondence to entry of one of the first display and the second display to the idle mode, and to control the first screen or the second screen to be displayed on the first display or the second display.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine the attributes of the first screen and the second screen according to whether the first screen and the second screen have a correlation therebetween.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine that the first screen and the second screen have the correlation if the first screen is an execution screen corresponding to a first application and the second screen is a screen generated corresponding to an input to the first application claim 2 , and to ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING OBJECT IN FOLDER ON ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device and a method for managing an object in a folder on the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a displaying unit, and a controller performing control to display a first folder including at least one object on a screen of the displaying unit, display at least one recommended folder associated with the first folder or an object selected from among the at least one object, along with the first folder, on the screen where the first folder is displayed, when the selected object is moved to a second folder among the at least one recommended folder, include the selected object in the second folder. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display; and control to display a first folder including at least one object on a screen of the displaying unit, and', 'control to display at least one recommended folder associated with the first folder or an object selected from among the at least one object, along with the first folder, on the screen where the first folder is displayed,, 'a controller configured towherein when the selected object is moved to a second folder among the at least one recommended folder, include the selected object in the second folder.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control to enable the selected object to disappear from the first folder when the selected object is moved to the second folder to be included in the second folder claim 1 ,wherein the controller is further configured to control to display an image corresponding to the second folder including the selected object on the screen.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller performs is further configured to control to display a recommended list including the associated at least one recommended folder on an area of the screen where the first folder is displayed claim 1 , based on information related to the selected object claim 1 ,wherein the controller performs is further configured to ...

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

AUDIO CONTENT PLAYBACK METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content. 1. An audio content playback method for a portable terminal , comprising:checking by a controller whether a channel is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in in a group of devices engaged in simultaneous playback of the audio content;allocating by the controller a channel to each of devices included in the group based on a position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group; andtransmitting via short-range communication by an auxiliary communication unit the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow each device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.2. The audio content playback method of claim 1 , wherein the user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group comprises:a plurality of menu selection items provided in advance to receive selection of a channel allocation scheme corresponding to the supportable channel of the audio content; andsub-menu selection items for selecting a channel for each device included in the group based on the supportable channel of the audio content.3. The audio ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND EVENT PROCESSING METHOD

Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: an orientation detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify an orientation of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified orientation. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing orientations thereof. 1. An apparatus comprising:a speaker;a housing including a first surface and a second surface; and output, via the speaker, an audible signal in response to an occurrence of a specified event;', 'detect a movement of the apparatus while the audible signal is outputted; and', 'adjust a degree of the audible signal based at least in part on the detecting., 'a controller configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:identify, as at least part of the detecting, a rotation of the apparatus from a first orientation to a second orientation.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first surface of the housing faces upward in the first orientation claim 2 , and the first surface of the housing faces downward in the second orientation.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second orientation is set by a manufacturer of the apparatus.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to:mute, as at least part of the adjusting, the audible signal based at least in part on the identifying of the rotation.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:perform the adjusting further based on a determination that the apparatus remains stationary for a specified period of time after the movement.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:perform the adjusting based at least in part on a determination that the apparatus is in a first mode; ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OPERATING APPLICATIONS

An electronic device includes a display, a memory, and a processor, and the processor displays, on the display, a folder icon that includes execution icons of a plurality of applications and, in response to a first user input selecting the folder icon, displays a user interface for collectively controlling notifications for the plurality of applications. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display;a memory; anda processor, display, on the display, a folder icon that includes execution icons of a plurality of applications; and', 'in response to a first user input selecting the folder icon, display a user interface for collectively controlling notifications for the plurality of applications., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the user interface includes the execution icons of the plurality of applications and at least one object for setting output types of the notifications.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to:in response to a second user input to the at least one object, turn the notifications for the plurality of applications on or off, or output a list of the output types of the notifications.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to modify an image of the at least one object claim 3 , in response to the second user input.5. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the at least one object includes a first object for collectively turning the notifications for the plurality of applications on or off and a second object for displaying the list on the display.6. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to display the list as a pop-up window that overlaps the user interface.7. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the list includes an item corresponding to a notification pattern obtained by combining or mixing notification patterns applicable to at least two applications in the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK THROUGH WEARABLE DEVICE

An electronic device includes a communication circuit to communicate with at least one wearable device, and at least one processor electrically connected with the communication circuit. The at least one processor is configured to obtain position information on a position on which the at least one wearable device is placed on a user's body, and to transmit a control signal to the at least one wearable device through the communication circuit such that, when an output of a haptic pattern specified based on a function is requested, the at least one wearable device outputs a haptic feedback corresponding to the position information and the specified haptic pattern. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communication circuit configured to communicate with at least one wearable device; andat least one processor electrically connected with the communication circuit, ["obtain position information on a position on which the at least one wearable device is placed on a user's body; and", 'transmit a control signal to the at least one wearable device through the communication circuit such that, when an output of a haptic pattern specified based on a function is requested, the at least one wearable device outputs a haptic feedback corresponding to the position information and the specified haptic pattern., 'wherein the at least one processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:obtain vibration characteristic information of the at least one wearable device; andgenerate the control signal based on the vibration characteristic information, in addition to the position information and the specified haptic pattern.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising:a memory configured to store information for changing the specified haptic pattern based on the vibration characteristic information,wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:generate the control signal by using the ...

METHOD OF PROVIDING VIBRATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME

Disclosed is an electronic device including: a communication interface; at least one first vibration device; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine vibration information including a first time for vibrating the at least one first vibration device and a second time for vibrating at least one second vibration device included in an external device to which the electronic device is mounted, based at least partially on information included in content to be outputted by the electronic device, transmit, through the communication interface, at least part of the vibration information to the external device such that the external device vibrates the at least one second vibration device based at least partially on the second time, and control the at least one first vibration device to vibrate based at least partially on the first time while the content is outputted. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communication interface;at least one first vibration device; anda processor, determine vibration information including a first time for vibrating the at least one first vibration device and a second time for vibrating at least one second vibration device included in an external device to which the electronic device is mounted, based at least partially on information included in content to be outputted by the electronic device,', 'transmit, through the communication interface, at least part of the vibration information to the external device such that the external device vibrates the at least one second vibration device based at least partially on the second time, and', 'control the at least one first vibration device to vibrate based at least partially on the first time while the content is outputted., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:detect that the electronic device is mounted to the external device; andreceive information related to the at least one second vibration ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RUNNING FUNCTION ACCORDING TO TRANSFORMATION OF DISPLAY OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display positioned on at least a surface of a housing of the electronic device, at least one sensor configured to sense a bend of the display and a mount of the electronic device, and a processor configured to control a running of an application, obtain information relating to a shape of the bend of the display and a form of the mount of the electronic device based on information sensed by the at least one sensor, determine a transformation type of the display based on the information relating to the shape of the bend and the form of the mount, when the electronic device is mounted in the determined transformation type, determine at least one display area in the display according to a first function of the application corresponding to the transformation type, and perform control to display an object relating to the first function on the determined display area. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display positioned on at least a surface of a housing of the electronic device;at least one sensor configured to sense a bend of the display and a mount of the electronic device; and control a running of an application,', 'obtain information relating to a shape of the bend of the display and a form of the mount of the electronic device based on information sensed by the at least one sensor,', 'determine a transformation type of the display based on the information relating to the shape of the bend and the form of the mount,', 'when the electronic device is mounted in the determined transformation type, determine at least one display area in the display according to a first function of the application corresponding to the transformation type, and', 'perform control to display an object relating to the first function on the determined display area., 'a processor configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when no input information is received by a user or the electronic device does ...

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK THROUGH WEARABLE DEVICE

An electronic device includes a communication circuit to communicate with at least one wearable device, and at least one processor electrically connected with the communication circuit. The at least one processor is configured to obtain position information on a position on which the at least one wearable device is placed on a user's body, and to transmit a control signal to the at least one wearable device through the communication circuit such that, when an output of a haptic pattern specified based on a function is requested, the at least one wearable device outputs a haptic feedback corresponding to the position information and the specified haptic pattern. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communication circuit configured to communicate with at least one wearable device; andat least one processor electrically connected with the communication circuit, ["obtain position information on a position on which the at least one wearable device is placed on a user's body based on movement information of the at least one wearable device; and", 'transmit a control signal to the at least one wearable device through the communication circuit such that, when an output of a haptic pattern specified based on a function is requested, the at least one wearable device outputs a haptic feedback corresponding to the position information and the specified haptic pattern., 'wherein the at least one processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the movement information of the at least one wearable device includes a direction in which the at least one wearable device moves.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:compare movement data corresponding to a body part wearing the at least one wearable device and a wearing direction with the movement information of the at least one wearable device.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:obtain the ...

Mobile terminal and event processing method

Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: an orientation detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify an orientation of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified orientation. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing orientations thereof.

Apparatus and method for providing haptic feedback through wearable device

An electronic device includes a communication circuit to communicate with at least one wearable device, and at least one processor electrically connected with the communication circuit. The at least one processor is configured to obtain position information on a position on which the at least one wearable device is placed on a user's body, and to transmit a control signal to the at least one wearable device through the communication circuit such that, when an output of a haptic pattern specified based on a function is requested, the at least one wearable device outputs a haptic feedback corresponding to the position information and the specified haptic pattern.

Method and electronic device for outputting screen

An electronic device includes a touch sensitive display, and a processor electrically connected with the touch sensitive display. The processor is configured to sense a first touch and a second touch on the touch sensitive display, to display a first region expanding with respect to a location at which the first touch is made, on the touch sensitive display, to display a second region expanding with respect to a location at which the second touch is made, on the touch sensitive display, and to display a specified screen in the touch sensitive display if a sum of an area of the first region and an area of the second region exceeds a specified value.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF EDITING ICON IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device and a method of editing an icon in an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen configured to display a first icon area, a second icon area, and an icon editing page, and a controller configured to change the first icon area and the second icon area to be displayed in the icon editing page as the changed first icon area and the changed second icon area according to a user's gesture input. 1. An electronic device comprising:a touch screen configured to display a first icon area, a second icon area, and an icon editing page; anda controller configured to change the first icon area and the second icon area to be displayed in the icon editing page as the changed first icon area and the changed second icon area.2. The electronic device of claim 1 ,wherein the first icon area and the second icon area are separated from each other, change respective sizes of the first icon area and the second icon area, and', "change a position of the second icon area according to a user's gesture input."], 'wherein the controller is further configured to3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the position of the second icon area is changed to be closer to the position of the first icon area.4. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the user's gesture input comprises a touch and hold input.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to move an icon contained in one of the changed first icon area and the changed second icon area according to an input corresponding to the movement of the icon.6. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the controller claim 5 , if the icon is completely moved claim 5 , is further configured to display the first icon area and the second icon area that have original sizes and positions before displaying the icon editing page.7. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the controller is further configured to display that the icon is moving when the icon ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND EVENT PROCESSING METHOD

Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: an orientation detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify an orientation of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified orientation. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing orientations thereof. 1. A portable communication device comprising:a speaker;a display;a sensor to detect an orientation of the portable communication device; anda processor adapted to:output, via the speaker, an audio signal in response to an incoming event received while the portable communication device is in a first orientation;determine, using the sensor, that the orientation of the portable communication device is changed, while the audio signal is outputted, from the first orientation to a second orientation such that the display faces downward;determine that the portable communication device is maintained in the second orientation during a specified period of time after the orientation is changed from the first orientation to the second orientation; andmute the audio signal based at least in part on the determining that the portable communication device is maintained in the second orientation during the specified period of time.2. The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is adapted to:display, via the display, a user interface corresponding to the incoming event, at least temporarily, concurrently with the audio signal being outputted via the speaker.3. The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is adapted to:display, via the display, a user interface corresponding to the incoming event based at least in part on a determination that the orientation of the portable communication device is ...

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Mobile terminal and event processing method

Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: a placement attitude detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify a placement attitude of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified placement attitude. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing placement attitudes thereof.

Electronic device for controlling plurality of displays and control method

According to various examples of the present invention, an electronic device for controlling a plurality of displays can comprise: a first display for displaying a first screen; a second display for displaying a second screen; and a control unit for determining attributes of the first screen and the second screen, for determining whether to display, on a display that does not enter into an idle mode, a screen displayed on a display that enters into the idle mode in correspondence to the entry into the idle mode of either the first display or the second display, and for controlling the first display or the second display such that the first screen or the second screen is displayed thereon. In addition, various other examples are possible.

Method and electronic device for outputting screen

An electronic device includes a touch sensitive display, and a processor electrically connected with the touch sensitive display. The processor is configured to sense a first touch and a second touch on the touch sensitive display, to display a first region expanding with respect to a location at which the first touch is made, on the touch sensitive display, to display a second region expanding with respect to a location at which the second touch is made, on the touch sensitive display, and to display a specified screen in the touch sensitive display if a sum of an area of the first region and an area of the second region exceeds a specified value.

Mode switching method for mobile terminal

A mode switching method and a mobile terminal operating with the mode switching method capable of switching an operation mode in accordance with a geographic placement attitude of the mobile terminal are disclosed. A mobile terminal includes a placement attitude detection unit for capturing a placement attitude of the mobile terminal; a placement attitude retrieval unit for comparing a captured geographic placement attitude with previously stored reference placement attitudes and outputting a mode signal corresponding to a reference placement attitude matching the captured placement attitude; a key arrangement configuration unit for reconfiguring a key arrangement according to the mode signal; a control unit for switching to an operation mode indicated by the mode signal and determining a rotation of a screen image; and a display unit for displaying the screen image at different angle adaptive to the placement attitude of the mobile terminal under the control of the control unit.

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

Audio content playback method and apparatus for portable terminal

An audio content playback method for a portable terminal. The audio content playback method includes checking a channel that is supportable by audio content that is currently engaged in group's simultaneous playback, in group's simultaneous playback of the audio content. The method includes allocating a channel to each of devices included in a group based on position information of each device included in the group or based on an input state in a user interface environment that is preset for channel allocation for each device included in the group, and transmitting the allocated channel information to each device included in the group to allow the device to select its allocated channel and play the audio content.

Procedimiento y aparato de reproducción de contenido de audio para terminal portátil

Un procedimiento, para un terminal (3050) portátil, para asignar canales para la reproducción de contenido de audio, comprendiendo el procedimiento: determinar un esquema de audio multicanal que sea compatible con el contenido de audio que comprende una pluralidad de canales, en el que el mismo contenido de audio se está reproduciendo actualmente de manera simultánea por una pluralidad de dispositivos que forman un grupo formado al establecer un canal de comunicación de corto alcance entre dispositivos vecinos; asignar (230, 340) un canal del esquema de audio multicanal a cada uno de la pluralidad de dispositivos (3060, 3070) incluidos en el grupo en base a la información de posición de cada dispositivo (3060, 3070) recibida por el terminal (3050) portátil visualizar estados de asignación de canales para la pluralidad de dispositivos incluidos en el grupo; y transmitir (240, 351-353) información de asignación de canales a cada dispositivo (3060, 3070) incluido en el grupo, en el que la información de asignación de canales transmitida a un dispositivo comprende información que indica qué canal se ha asignado a ese dispositivo para permitir al dispositivo (3060, 3070) seleccionar su canal asignado y reproducir (360) el contenido de audio, en el que la información de posición de cada dispositivo (3060, 3070) se basa en la información de posición recibida (321-323) de cada dispositivo (3060, 3070) incluido en el grupo, o en base a una entrada a una interfaz (414-426) de usuario, en el que la interfaz (414-426) de usuario comprende un entorno de interfaz de usuario que está preestablecido para la asignación de canales para cada dispositivo (3060, 3070) incluido en el grupo, y en el que el entorno de la interfaz de usuario comprende: elementos (420) de selección de menú proporcionados de antemano para recibir la selección del usuario de un esquema de asignación de canales correspondiente al esquema de audio compatible del contenido de audio; y elementos (422) de selección ...

Electronic device for operating applications

An electronic device includes a display, a memory, and a processor, and the processor displays, on the display, a folder icon that includes execution icons of a plurality of applications and, in response to a first user input selecting the folder icon, displays a user interface for collectively controlling notifications for the plurality of applications.