Смартфон

Полезная модель относится к цифровой технике, а именно к мобильным средствам индивидуальной связи. Смартфон содержит корпус 1, имеющий форму прямоугольного параллелепипеда, дисплей 2, процессорный блок, оперативную и встроенную памяти, основную 3 и вспомогательные цифровые фотокамеры, набор датчиков, аккумулятор. Смартфон дополнительно содержит рамку 4, расположенную поперек корпуса смартфона, которая имеет коробчатый профиль, выполненную с возможностью охвата корпуса и перемещения вдоль его длины, и резьбовой фиксатор 5 положения рамки на смартфоне, вмонтированный в одну из полок 6 рамки 4, при этом вторая полка 7 рамки имеет прямоугольное окно 8, высота 9 и ширина 10 которого, соответственно, равны ширине и половине длины дисплея, в которое вмонтирован оптический растр 11, содержащий массив плоско-выпуклых цилиндрических линз 12, причем ось симметрии окна 13 рамки 4 и оси цилиндрических линз 14 растра 11 расположены параллельно поперечной оси симметрии 15 дисплея 2 смартфона, при этом ...

CAMERA OPENING FOR SMARTPHONE CASE TO REDUCE FLASH GLARE

A case for portable electronic devices such as smartphones includes a feature to prevent glare from a flash from affecting images and video captured by a camera lens and also may include a battery to extend battery life of the electronic device. Smartphones have telephony, Internet connectivity, and camera and video features. Photos and video may be uploaded through the Internet or sent to other phones. The case has a hole for a camera flash of the smartphone. The edging of the hole is colored black or another dark color to prevent glare from appearing in the photos or video taken by the smartphone when using the camera flash.

UPDATE MMW CODEBOOK FOR SMART PHONE COVER CHANGE

Consumer electronic registration, control and support concierge device and method

We disclose a concierge device that can be configured to register, control and support a consumer device. It can alternatively or redundantly connect to a home management bridge and/or cloud-based management servers. It can accept menus that allow a single concierge device to provide a wide range of functions for various consumer devices. The concierge device allows the user in a single action to initiate a support session, automatically identifying the consumer device. The concierge device can be configured for voice or video support calls. The concierge device in conjunction with a home management bridge or gateway can manage on boarding of components of an automated home, such as switches and lamps. Implementations of the concierge device that include a display can show supplemental information, such as advertising, optionally in coordination with media being played on a consumer device coupled in communication with the concierge device.

SLEEVE ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD

The invention relates to a sleeve arrangement (500) for a mobile device (510) such as a smartphone or tablet or other types of hand-held device or mobile smart device, comprising a sleeve part (501) for at least partially enclosing the mobile device (510) and an input device (502) arranged in the sleeve part (501) for controlling the mobile device (510) which can be received in the sleeve part (501). The input device (502) comprises a movable control element (503) and a magnetorheological brake device (1). Any movement of the control element (503) can be selectively damped by means of the magnetorheological brake device (1).

BACK INPUT/OUTPUT INTERFACE DESIGN

A connector assembly for a mobile device is provided that includes a back plate adapted to be operably coupled with a mobile device, a connector region operably couple with the back plate, and at least one alignment member operably coupled with the back plate and positioned adjacent to the connector region. The connector region is configurable in at least a first arrangement and a second arrangement. The at least one alignment member aligns with the connector region and frictionally receive an accessory device. In the first arrangement, the connector region includes at least one electrical connector, and in the second arrangement, the connector region includes no electrical connectors.

Robotic filling systems and methods

Systems and methods permit gloveless filling containers with a product. A filling arm is disposed within the chamber. An optical sensor is configured to locate and target openings of the containers within the chamber. Locations of the openings are used to guide the filling arm to fill the containers with a product.

THERMAL MITIGATION ADAPTATION FOR A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The various embodiments provide methods and systems for adjusting the thermal mitigation system of a mobile electronic device when an add-on outer casing is attached. The mobile electronic device determine whether an add-on outer case is attached to the mobile electronic device and change a thermal mitigation parameter of a thermal mitigation process implemented on the mobile electronic device in response. The determination may be via a sensor or a user input. A changed thermal mitigation parameter may be stored in memory, or input by a user or in a communication from the add-on case. The changed thermal mitigation parameter may be determined based on a particular make, model or properties of the add-on case, and/or may be obtained from a database stored in the device or accessed via a network. Removal of the case may be detected and the thermal mitigation parameter returned to an initial value.

DOCKING DEVICE

A device with a docking means for integrating a smartphone at the back of a display part. By using computer power of the smartphone, a laptop-like device does not need to have computer power, but just provides connections and charging capabilities to peripherals such as a keyboard, trackpad and display. When the smartphone is fully inserted in a docking means, this prevents theft of the phone. When lifted above the top side of the display part, the camera of the smartphone may be used as front facing camera. When the camera is sticking out it is clear to the user of the device that the camera is ready to be used by the user, but it also makes the user aware of possibly malicious use by a hacker. By pushing the camera down, it is prevented by the user that a criminal can spy on the user.

SLEEVE ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD

The invention relates to a sleeve arrangement (500) for a mobile device (510) such as a smartphone or tablet or other types of hand-held device or mobile smart device, comprising a sleeve part (501) for at least partially enclosing the mobile device (510) and an input device (502) arranged in the sleeve part (501) for controlling the mobile device (510) which can be received in the sleeve part (501). The input device (502) comprises a movable control element (503) and a magnetorheological brake device (1). Any movement of the control element (503) can be selectively damped by means of the magnetorheological brake device (1).

SLEEVE ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD

Mobile device and method for displaying information

MOBILE TERMINAL, ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An embodiment relates to an electronic device which comprises a case and a mobile terminal comprising a terminal body. A connection port provided on one side of the terminal body, a controller and a first display part the electronic device comprising: a second display part for displaying a game executed in the mobile terminal; and a wiring part for electrically connecting a first body and a second body. Wherein the controller controls the first display part and second display part, such that an integrated display part comprising the first display part and second display part is formed, and divides a first image such that the first image displayed on the first display part is displayed on the integrated display part in a divided manner, the first image comprises a first sub-image and a second sub-image, and the first image and second sub-image comprise images overlapping each other.

Update MMW codebook for smart phone cover change

Aspects presented herein enable updating the codebook configuration upon the changing of the cover or case of the UE. The apparatus applies a first codebook from a plurality of preconfigured codebooks. The apparatus detects a change of a cover state of the UE, wherein the change alters a transmission beam pattern at the UE. The apparatus applies a second codebook from the plurality of preconfigured codebooks based on the change of the cover state.

Dynamic user interface schemes for an electronic device based on detected accessory devices

A method includes, at a computer system with a display and a housing, while a call is ongoing between the computer system and a remote device, detecting a coupling of a case to the computer system, and in response to detecting the coupling of the case to the computer system, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a first audio mode, continuing the call, and, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a second audio mode different than the first audio mode, terminating the call.

Camera opening for smartphone case to reduce flash glare

A case for portable electronic devices such as smartphones includes a feature to prevent glare from a flash from affecting images and video captured by a camera lens and also may include a battery to extend battery life of the electronic device. Smartphones have telephony, Internet connectivity, and camera and video features. Photos and video may be uploaded through the Internet or sent to other phones. The case has a hole for a camera flash of the smartphone. The edging of the hole is colored black or another dark color to prevent glare from appearing in the photos or video taken by the smartphone when using the camera flash.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A MOBILE DEVICE COVER

A mobile application running on a host mobile device is used to control the display of notifications, received by the host mobile device, on a mobile device cover. A single button on the mobile device cover is used to display, configure, and navigate through functionality menus of functions provided by the mobile device cover.

Shell assembly and terminal

The embodiment of the invention provides a shell assembly and a terminal applying the shell assembly. The shell assembly is used for switching between a mirror surface state and a non-mirror surface state under the control of a processor of the terminal. The shell assembly comprises a shell, a reflecting layer located on one side of the shell and a color changing layer located on the side, away from the shell, of the reflecting layer. And the reflecting layer is used for reflecting the light incident on the reflecting layer after passing through the color changing layer. The color changing layer can be switched between different transparency states, so that the shell assembly has a mirror surface state and a non-mirror surface state. Therefore, the shell assembly not only has the function of protecting the terminal, but also has the function of a mirror when being in the mirror surface state. Moreover, the shell assembly can also be linked with a camera of the terminal, so that the functions ...

Accessory-recognizing electronic device

An accessory-recognizing electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing; at least one metal plate disposed within the housing; at least one magnetic force detection sensor disposed on the bottom of the at least one metal plate; a memory; and a processor operatively connected to the at least one magnetic force detection sensor and the memory, wherein the processor recognizes attachment of the at least one accessory to the designated area of the housing on the basis of the strength and polarity of a magnetic force detected by the at least one magnetic force detection sensor, the at least one accessory including at least one magnet inside the at least one accessory, and determines properties of the attached at least one accessory corresponding to the detected strength and polarity of the magnetic force, by using information stored in the memory.

Mobile terminal and electronic device having the same

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device comprising a case and a mobile terminal configured to be coupled with the case, where the mobile terminal includes a controller; a connection port provided at one side of the mobile terminal, and a first display, and where the case includes a first body configured to accommodate at least part of the mobile terminal, a connector protruding inward at one side of the first body and configured to engage with the connection port when the mobile terminal is accommodated at the first body, a second body comprising a second display, and a wiring unit electrically connecting the first body and the second body and configured to transfer a signal from the mobile terminal to the second display.

Dynamic User Interface Schemes for an Electronic Device Based on Detected Accessory Devices

A method includes, at a computer system with a display and a housing, while a call is ongoing between the computer system and a remote device, detecting a coupling of a case to the computer system, and in response to detecting the coupling of the case to the computer system, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a first audio mode, continuing the call, and, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a second audio mode different than the first audio mode, terminating the call.

Mobile terminal, user interface method in the mobile terminal, and cover of the mobile terminal

Mechanical locking of floor panels with vertical snap folding

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel. The floor panels may have a first and a second connector at the long edges that are configured to obtain a minimum of friction facilitating a displacement, by a spring back force from the bending of a short edge locking strip, of a new panel in a horizontal direction along the long edge during the vertical snap folding action.

Dynamic User Interface Schemes for an Electronic Device Based on Detected Accessory Devices

A method includes, at a computer system with a display and a housing, while a call is ongoing between the computer system and a remote device, detecting a coupling of a case to the computer system, and in response to detecting the coupling of the case to the computer system, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a first audio mode, continuing the call, and, in accordance with a determination that the computer system is operating in a second audio mode different than the first audio mode, terminating the call.

Combination mobile phone case and payment card assembly for facilitating digital wallet payments

A mobile telephone case includes a case body that defines a pocket for holding a mobile telephone. A card holder module is attached to the case body. The card holder module includes a hollow card holder body. An IC payment card is slidably mounted within the card holder body. When by sliding motion the IC payment card is moved to an actuated position, a set of contact pads on the card is exposed to allow the IC payment card to engage in a contact card payment account transaction.

Mechanical locking of floor panels with vertical snap folding

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel. The floor panels may have a first and a second connector at the long edges that are configured to obtain a minimum of friction facilitating a displacement, by a spring back force from the bending of a short edge locking strip, of a new panel in a horizontal direction along the long edge during the vertical snap folding action.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ACTIVITIES THROUGH PORTABLE DEVICES

A device and system are provided for notifying a user contact of the status of a user of a portable device. The status is determined by the portable device collecting user provided information and device collected information relevant to a user of portable device. The portable device may then transmit the device collected information and the user provided information to a server that in turn performs an analysis on the device collected information and the user provided information to determine whether a triggering event has occurred. If it is determined that a triggering event has occurred, the server will proceed to send a status update regarding the user of the portable device to preset user contacts. The triggering event is determined to have occurred based on preset user conditions and algorithms and artificial intelligence being executed at the server.

Systems and methods for controlling a mobile device cover

A mobile application running on a host mobile device is used to control the display of notifications, received by the host mobile device, on a mobile device cover. A single button on the mobile device cover is used to display, configure, and navigate through functionality menus of functions provided by the mobile device cover.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A MOBILE DEVICE COVER

A mobile application running on a host mobile device is used to control the display of notifications, received by the host mobile device, on a mobile device cover. A single button on the mobile device cover is used to display, configure, and navigate through functionality menus of functions provided by the mobile device cover.

Systems and methods for controlling a mobile device cover

A mobile application running on a host mobile device is used to control the display of notifications, received by the host mobile device, on a mobile device cover. A single button on the mobile device cover is used to display, configure, and navigate through functionality menus of functions provided by the mobile device cover.

MECHANICAL LOCKING OF FLOOR PANELS WITH VERTICAL SNAP FOLDING

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel. The floor panels may have a first and a second connector at the long edges that are configured to obtain a minimum of friction facilitating a displacement, by a spring back force from the bending of a short edge locking strip, of a new panel in a horizontal direction along the long edge during the vertical snap folding action.

WATERPROOF DEVICE FOR DIVING AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME

The present invention relates to a waterproof device for diving including a mobile terminal and an openable and closable waterproof housing for diving adapted to detachably mount the mobile terminal thereonto, wherein the mobile terminal includes an I/O module for displaying at least one of an information pop-up and a functional mode, a first sensor part for detecting internal pressure of the waterproof housing for diving, and a control unit for determining whether the waterproof housing for diving is normally fastened using the detected internal pressure.

Display image determination method and device, smart phone shell and storage medium

The invention provides a display image determination method and device, a smart phone shell and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of mobile phone accessories, the method is applied to the smart phone shell, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining an image impact factor, the image impact factor comprising at least one of ambient brightness, positioning information and calendar information; determining an image data set corresponding to the image influence factor; and determining a target display image based on the image data set for display. According to the invention, custom customization of the mobile phone shell image can be realized, and resources are saved.

Method for operating a production machine or machine tool and production machine or machine tool and computer program for operating a production machine or machine tool

In a method for operating a production machine or machine tool, an app having at least one virtual container and an app configuration is downloaded from a remote memory store into a memory store of the machine, and an immediate start of the downloaded app on the production machine or machine tool is automatically prevented. The app configuration of the downloaded app is then automatically modified, and identifiers included in the app configuration are automatically evaluated and compared with identifiers included in a positive list or in a positive list and a negative list. An identifier which is not contained in the positive list, or an identifier which is contained in neither the positive list nor in the negative list is automatically replaced with an automatically selected or automatically generated target expression; and the downloaded app following the modification of the app configuration is then automatically started.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR RECOGNIZING COVER DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

An electronic device includes: a magnetic sensor; a communication module; at least one processor operatively connected with the magnetic sensor and the communication module. The at least one processor is configured to: identify that a magnetic signal is detected through the magnetic sensor; identify, based on a magnitude of the detected magnetic signal, whether the magnetic signal is generated by coupling the electronic device with a cover device; and based on identifying that the magnetic signal is generated by coupling the electronic device with the cover device, correct sensor data of the magnetic sensor.

Smartphone privacy device

A smartphone privacy device that attaches to a back side of a smartphone and does not inhibit smartphone operation. The privacy device employs a first hinged flap to obscure the front bottom microphone. A second hinged flap obscures the front top microphone and front facing camera. And a sliding shield obscures the rear top microphone and rear facing camera. The device allows selective openings of the flaps and shield. The smartphone privacy device erases any concern that a microphone or camera on a smartphone is listening or watching the user without the user's knowledge.

COVERS OR COMPONENTS FOR CELL PHONES OR OTHER DIGITAL DEVICES FEATURING PHYSICAL CRYPTOGRAPHY TO FORWARD AND RECEIVE ENCRYPTED MESSAGES ON A TAMPER-PROOF BASIS

... “COVERS OR COMPONENTS FOR CELL PHONES OR OTHER DIGITAL DEVICES FEATURING PHYSICAL CRYPTOGRAPHY TO FORWARD AND RECEIVE ENCRYPTED MESSAGES ON A TAMPER-PROOF BASIS”, more precisely, the present utility model addresses the use of physical cryptography for sending and receiving messages via cell phones or other digital devices (1), which allows messaging between two or more users, in a completely secure manner, without the possibility of message tampering or reading by third parties, since the decoding of the forwarded message takes place by overlaying (30) on the cell phone device or digital device (1) a key image cover (20) matching the forwarded matrix image (10).

ACCESSORY-RECOGNIZING ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An accessory-recognizing electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing; at least one metal plate disposed within the housing; at least one magnetic force detection sensor disposed on the bottom of the at least one metal plate; a memory; and a processor operatively connected to the at least one magnetic force detection sensor and the memory, wherein the processor recognizes attachment of the at least one accessory to the designated area of the housing on the basis of the strength and polarity of a magnetic force detected by the at least one magnetic force detection sensor, the at least one accessory including at least one magnet inside the at least one accessory, and determines properties of the attached at least one accessory corresponding to the detected strength and polarity of the magnetic force, by using information stored in the memory.

Terminal control method and device, terminal and computer readable storage medium

The embodiment of the invention discloses a terminal control method and device, a terminal and a computer readable storage medium. The terminal comprises a shell and a main control chip. The control method comprises the following steps: acquiring the illumination intensity of light received by the shell in real time, and acquiring the first temperature of the shell of the terminal and/or the second temperature of the main control chip; if the illumination intensity is larger than or equal to the preset threshold value, the first temperature is larger than or equal to the preset threshold value and/or the second temperature is larger than or equal to the first threshold value, the color of the shell is adjusted to be a preset color, and the preset color is white or reflective color. According to the embodiment, when the illumination intensity of the light received by the shell of the terminal is greater than or equal to the preset threshold value, and the first temperature of the shell is ...

Mobile terminal and method for controlling mobile terminal

A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal comprises: a touchscreen controllable to display at least one home screen or a lock screen; and a controller configured to: control the touchscreen to display the at least one home screen when the mobile terminal is in a standby state, one of the at least one home screen displaying at least one application object including one or more widget objects; and control the touchscreen to display the lock screen when the mobile terminal is switched from the standby state to a locked state. The lock screen displays a specific widget object of the one or more widget objects if the specific widget object was selected by a user for the lock screen.

System and method for monitoring and restricting the usage of a mobile communication device

A system and methodology for monitoring and restricting the use of a mobile communication device while operating a moving vehicle is disclosed. The mobile communications device environmental/geometrical context and the vehicle environmental/geometrical context are self determined, shared and stored locally. This information context is used to restrict a mobile communication device communication channel when motion conditions have been met. Further methods are disclosed to allow the mobile communication device to function normally when local vehicle location and synchronization have been established or an emergency communication channel initiated.

Composite attribute control method and portable device thereof

Provided is a method for controlling a composite attribute of a portable device, including receiving an input signal for controlling a composite attribute, checking an application program activated according to the reception of the input signal, and checking at least one composite attribute defined in the application program, outputting an attribute control matrix interface in which the checked plurality of attributes are arranged based on a given axis of matrix.

Intelligent calling pattern recognition and adaptive user dialing interface

A method of configuring a telephone, comprising configuring a plurality of self-labeling role keys to represent respective user roles, and configuring a plurality of self-labeling role associated keys associated with respective ones of the self-labeling role keys such that upon user selection of one of the self-labeling role keys representing a predetermined user role, the plurality of self-labeling role associated keys are presented to the user for invoking respective features associated with the selected user role. The method incorporates end user behavior patterns to collect programmable key data for the system to automatically update dynamic programmable keys, in conjunction with role associated keys or role independent keys.

Mobile terminal and control method thereof

A mobile terminal and a control method thereof are provided. The mobile terminal includes a radio communication unit; a display displaying at least part of e-book contents; and a controller transmitting position information about the at least part of the e-book contents and a user's input relating to the at least part of the e-book contents to a server through the radio communication unit when acquiring the user's input. Accordingly, a user' input relating to part of the e-book contents can be transmitted to the server to share a user's opinion on the e-book contents.

Terminal calculating carbon emission, carbon emission management server and carbon monitoring method

A terminal is provided, the terminal comprising: a display unit configured to display information that is processed; a user input unit configured to input information on amount of carbon emission; a storage stored with information on the amount of carbon emission inputted through the user input unit and a program for calculating the amount of carbon emission; and a controller configured to calculate the amount of carbon emission based on usage of carbon emission and to display the amount of carbon emission on the display unit.

Method and apparatus for displaying lists

A list display method and apparatus are disclosed. The list display method, for a terminal having a display unit, includes detecting a necessity for displaying a list, classifying list items into viewable items and aggregated items, displaying the viewable items in the list view region and displaying information regarding the aggregated items in the list aggregate region. Responsive to inputs aggregate items may be classified as viewable items and corresponding ones of the viewable items are classified as aggregate items.

Apparatus and method for executing menu in portable terminal

Provided is an apparatus and method for executing a menu in a portable terminal, which makes it possible to conveniently execute an earphone-aided menu in a portable terminal. An apparatus for executing a menu in a portable terminal includes an earphone connection detecting unit and a control unit. The earphone connection detecting unit is configured to detect the connection of an earphone to the portable terminal. The control unit is configured to display earphone-aided menus in a pop-up window when the earphone is connected to the portable terminal.

Device and method for previewing themes and categories of sequenced symbols

A method is disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes receiving an indication of a selection of one of a plurality of displayed selectable symbols displayed in a first display area; receiving an indication of at least one further selection of at least one of the plurality of displayed selectable symbols; and providing feedback to the user, subsequent to and in response to the at least one further selected at least one next symbol completing a symbol sequence including at least the first selected symbol, the feedback including display, in a second display area separate from the first display area, of previously undisplayed information including at least one of a message, command, and program and display of the first selected symbol and the at least one further selected symbol, in sequence of selection.

Electronic device

An easy to use electronic device is provided. The electronic device functions as a telephone and has a display portion, an audio input portion, an audio output portion, and operation keys. The display portion has a passive element, and the operation keys have LEDs. The direction of an image displayed by the LEDs is switchable.

System and method for controlling a mobile terminal

A system and method for controlling a mobile terminal are provided. According to an aspect, there is provided a mobile terminal control system including a mobile terminal and an external terminal, the mobile terminal including a memory, a Near-Field Communication (NFC) controller, and a base-band chip for controlling individual components of the mobile terminal, the external terminal communicating with the NFC controller of the mobile terminal, wherein the base-band chip registers an Application Identifier (AID) of at least one application that operates in the mobile terminal, in the NFC controller, executes, if the NFC controller receives an instruction for selecting the registered AID from the external terminal and notifies the base-band chip of the fact that the AID has been selected, the application selected by the external terminal to thereby control a predetermined function of the mobile terminal according to conditions setting information received from the external terminal.

Method and System for Forwarding or Delegating Modified Mobile Device Functions

This provides for controlling mobile device functions and features. For example, it limits or disables the use of some of mobile device features which could cause distraction to the user, when the user is engaged in another activity. In an example, it enables other mobile device features based on occurrence of events related to the user or environment. Another example addresses controlling the mobile device features, such as SMS, while the user is in a vehicle or driving. Another example restricts the ability of the driver of a vehicle to text, while the vehicle is in motion, by automatically disabling the texting ability of mobile device within and around the perimeter of the driver's seat. Other variations, examples, improvements, detection mechanisms, models, techniques, calculations, verification mechanisms, and features are also described in details.

Method and apparatus for providing a plurality of screens in idle state of mobile terminal

The present disclosure is a method for providing a plurality of screens in an idle state of a mobile terminal, comprising; allocating at least one application program to each of the screens, based on a user selection; displaying a first screen among the plurality of screens in the idle state; receiving a screen switch request from a user; and turning the screens one by one based on the screen switch request so as to display the at least one application program allocated to each of the screens.

Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the operation of the same are provided. A list screen including a list, in which a plurality of items is arranged in a first order is displayed on a display module. The list in which the plurality of items is arranged in reverse order of the first order is displayed upon receiving a multi-sequence input performed by touching a first item through a second region of the list screen while the first item is being touched through a first region thereof. It is possible to control various operations on the mobile terminal using a multi-sequence input that is performed such that a second touch input is performed through a second region of the screen while a first touch input is being performed through a first region.

Hand-held device

A hand-held device that provides communication services and symbol processing is described. The device includes a case having a front side comprising a display and a lid having a transparent portion through which the display can be seen in a lid-closed state. In one version, the hand-held device comprises a QWERTY keyboard including an arrangement of digits as in a touch-tone telephone keypad arrangement. In another version, the display includes a handwriting area for data entry using a stylus or other screen data entry device. In a closed position, the lid extends over the display and the keyboard, leaving another user input device physically accessible to touch for receiving input wherein the device performs processing responsive to receiving input from the physically accessible user input device in the lid closed state.

Mobile terminal and controlling method thereof

A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate using at least two different communication systems; a display unit including a backlight configured to apply light to a display screen of the display unit; a sensing unit configured to measure a temperature of the mobile terminal if the at least two different communication systems are simultaneously used; and a controller configured to adjust a brightness of the backlight based on the measured temperature and a preset temperature.

Electronic device and method for switching to voice mode

In a method of switching to a voice mode, an electronic device controls a speaker of the electronic device to play a first audio recording when a mode button of the electronic device is pressed a first time. The electronic device dials a telephone number consisted of received numbers when the mode button is pressed a second time and controls to the speaker to play a second audio recording corresponding to the telephone number.

Mobile phone

The mobile phone includes an optical sensor, a display element, a pixel circuit portion where a plurality of pixels having a plurality of transistors are arranged in matrix, an optical sensor control circuit which is connected to an optical sensor driver circuit for driving the optical sensor and reads a signal from the optical sensor, a display portion control circuit which is connected to a display element driver circuit for driving the display element and outputs an image signal for displaying an image on a display portion, a gradient detection portion for outputting a signal in accordance with a gradient of the mobile phone, and an arithmetic circuit for performing display in the pixel circuit portion by switching image signals output to the display portion control circuit with a signal from the gradient detection portion.

Method for limiting the use of a mobile communications device

The present invention relates to a method for limiting the use of a mobile communications device, the mobile communications device comprising a user interface, the steps of the method comprising determining the physical speed at which the mobile communications device is travelling; comparing the physical speed to a preset threshold speed; and limiting the functionality of the mobile communications device if the physical speed thereof is above preset threshold speed.

Audio Configuration Based On Selectable Audio Modes

An operating system of a device receives, from an application executing on that device, data that identifies a category of hardware resources that the application needs to use in order to function. That category is mapped to a specified set of hardware resources of the device. The operating system also receives, from the application, data that identifies a mode. The mode corresponds to an intended use of a set of hardware resources and is mapped to a group of hardware resource settings that are consistent with the intended use. The operating system allocates, to the application, a particular set of hardware resources that are mapped to the category. The operating system configures one or more hardware resources in the particular set of hardware resources in conformity with a particular group of settings that are mapped to the mode.

Method and apparatus for navigation of a dialogue system

In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method and apparatus for navigation of a dialogue system. In one embodiment, a method for facilitating navigation of a menu of a dialogue system includes encoding data including information for navigating the menu in a machine-readable data structure and outputting the machine-readable data structure.

Adaptive user interface for multi-source systems

A multi-source client-host system that maintains a uniform look & feel user interface, including a host device including a central processing unit, a storage memory for storing look & feel parameters for a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface employing a plurality of graphic images for user interaction, and a display for displaying the graphic images employed by the graphical user interface, a client device that can be attached to and detached from the host device, including a central processing unit, and a configuration program for generating at least one of the graphic images employed by the graphical user interface, the at least one of the graphic images conforming to the look & feel parameters, and a communication channel between the host transceiver and the client transceiver, for data transmission.

System and method for controlling a function of an electronic device through a network

The disclosure provides a system, method and device for controlling function on an electronic device. The method comprises: receiving a communication from a communication network at the first device, the communication addressed to an account accessed by the first device and providing a first request for a meeting, a start time for the meeting and a second request to control a function of the first device for the meeting; identifying a component on the first device associated with the function; and deactivating the component when the start time arrives on the first device.

Vehicle system for managing external communication

A hands-free system for a vehicle is provided, where the hands-free system sends and receives communication from a personal electronic device. The hands-free system includes a vehicle control module that is in communication with at least one vehicle system for determining if the vehicle is in a condition to receive input regarding operation, a display, and a hands-free control module. The hands-free control module is in communication with the display and the vehicle control module. The hands-free control module is in communication with the personal electronic device for sending and receiving an external communication from the personal electronic device. The hands-free control module has a memory and a message delivery filter algorithm.

Virtual Keyboard, Input Method, and Associated Storage Medium

Apparatus, a method and a computer program are provided. The apparatus comprises, at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; the at least one memory and the computer program on a key code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform: receiving pressing of a key on a virtual keyboard; determining, based on a predetermined rule, whether the pressed key in a main input mode can be mapped to an auxiliary input mode; and displaying one or more keys for the auxiliary input mode in an expandable region of the virtual keyboard if the key can be mapped to the auxiliary input mode. 1. An apparatus , comprising ,at least one processor;and at least one memory including computer program code;the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform:receiving pressing of a key on a virtual keyboard;determining, based on a predetermined rule, whether the pressed key in a main input mode can be mapped to an auxiliary input mode; anddisplaying one or more keys for the auxiliary input mode in an expandable region of the virtual keyboard if the key can be mapped to the auxiliary input mode.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is further caused to perform:determining whether a key in the main input mode can be mapped to the auxiliary input mode based on a predetermined rule when the virtual keyboard enters the main input mode; anddisplaying a mark on the key If the key in the main input mode can be mapped to the auxiliary input mode.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more keys of the auxiliary input mode as displayed in the expandable region is further determined based on the current input content.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined rule comprises:the key is mapped to the auxiliary input mode if the key is not used in the main input mode.5. The ...

Methods and apparatuses for window display, and methods and apparatuses for touch-operating an application

Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for window display, and methods and apparatuses for touch-operating an application. The method for window display enables displaying a window in an appropriate position for convenient use. The method include displaying a main menu including at least one menu item, determining a first window corresponding to a first menu item in the main menu based on a first input operation on the first menu item, determining a position parameter and/or a direction parameter for the first window, and displaying the first window according to the position parameter and/or the direction parameter. The present application also discloses an apparatus for implementing the method.

Method of operating camera including information supplement function and terminal supporting the same

A method of operating a camera including an information supplement function which supports to write a specific type of information desired by a user during a camera operation, and a terminal for supporting the same are provided. The method includes activating the camera module, and outputting to a display unit, an information editing area having an information supplement function together with at least one of a preview area for outputting the preview image, a photographed image area according to completion of photographing, and an on-photographing area according to a state of on-photographing of at least one of time points when a preview image of an object for photographing at least one of a picture and a moving picture by the activated camera module is output, when a photographing for one of a picture and a moving picture is complete, and when a moving picture is being photographed.

DISPLAY SYSTEM AND OPERATION INPUT METHOD

A display system includes a sensor unit that detects the position of a pointing object in contact with a predetermined object, a control apparatus that sets a key layout on the object and recognizes a key operated by the pointing object based on the position of the pointing object relative to the key layout, and a display apparatus that receives operational input from the operated key. 1. A display system comprising:a sensor unit that detects the position of a pointing object in contact with a predetermined object;a control apparatus that sets a key layout on the object and recognizes a key operated by the pointing object based on the position of the pointing object relative to the key layout; anda display apparatus that is wearable around the head of a user and receives operational input from the operated key.2. The display system according to claim 1 ,wherein the display apparatus includes an image pickup section having an image pickup area, andthe image pickup section presents predetermined image light visible to the user in the image pickup area, and the image pickup area transmits externally incident light.3. The display system according to claim 2 ,wherein the display apparatus superimposes a key image showing the key layout contained in the predetermined image light on an optical image of the object having passed through the image pickup area based on the position of the display apparatus relative to the object and displays the resultant image.4. The display system according to claim 2 ,wherein the display apparatus displays another image in the image pickup area in such a way that the other image does not overlap with the key image showing the key layout.5. The display system according to claim 3 ,wherein the display apparatus displays the key image after adjusting the size thereof.6. The display system according to claim 1 ,wherein the control apparatus sets the key layout based on the position of the pointing object having come into contact with the object ...

DISPLAY APPARATUS AND DISPLAY METHOD

A display apparatus according to the present disclosure displays a first page display region where a first page of a content is displayed, a second page display region where a second page of the content is displayed, and a fore edge region indicating presence of a page different from the first page and the second page. When touches to two positions including a first touch position on the first page display region and a second touch position on the fore edge region are detected as a touch operation of a user, the second page is changed to a page corresponding to the second touch position without changing the first page. 1. A display apparatus comprising:a display unit that displays a first page display region where a first page of a content is displayed, a second page display region where a second page of the content is displayed, and a fore edge region indicating presence of a page different from the first page and the second page;a detecting unit that detects a touch position on the first page display region, the second page display region, and the fore edge region displayed by said display unit; anda changing unit that, when touches to two positions including a first touch position on the first page display region and a second touch position on the fore edge region are detected as a touch operation of a user, changes the second page to a page corresponding to the second touch position without changing the first page.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when a touch to one position on the fore edge region is detected as the touch operation claim 1 , said changing unit changes each of the first page and the second page to a page corresponding to the touch position.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when movement of the touch position on the fore edge region is detected as the touch operation of the user claim 1 , said changing unit sequentially sets a page corresponding to the touch position as the second page in accordance with the movement ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A DISPLAY IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL

A method and apparatus configured to control a display in a portable terminal includes sensing that the flexible display is bent, dividing the flexible display into a main screen and a sub screen, and outputting first information through the main screen and outputting second information through the sub screen. 1. A method for controlling a flexible display in a portable terminal , the method comprising:sensing that the flexible display is bent;dividing the flexible display into a main screen and a sub screen; andoutputting first information through the main screen and outputting second information through the sub screen.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingwhen the flexible display is unbent, releasing the main screen and the sub screen and, through the whole screen of the flexible display, outputting only the first information or outputting an integration of the first information and the second information.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 ,when control information is designated to the sub screen, controlling the main screen according to the control information, and outputting the first information through the main screen.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the control information comprises any one of information associated with control of scrolling displayed contents of the main screen to a corresponding direction claim 3 , information associated with control of zooming in or out displayed contents of the main screen claim 3 , and information associated with control of turning displayed contents of the main screen to previous displayed contents or next displayed contents.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein dividing the flexible display into the main screen and the sub screen comprises:distinguishing a non-bent region and a bent region; andallotting the main screen to include the non-bent region, and allotting the sub screen to include the bent region.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:distinguishing a non-bent region and a bent ...

ENCRYPTING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY

A hardware encryption device comprises: a touch panel controller; and a cryptographic engine in communication with the touch panel controller. The touch panel controller receives co-ordinates from the cryptographic engine corresponding to an area on a touch panel selected by a user. The cryptographic engine is operable to discriminate between a selection in a secure area on a screen and a selection in a non-secure area on a screen, and to action the selection differently depending on whether the selection is in a secure area or a non-secure area. 1receiving by an encryption device of the touch display configuration information describing a transaction screen from a transaction application, the transaction screen including a pad zone and the pad zone including a touch area having a value;receiving by the encryption device touch input data during display of the transaction screen;comparing by the encryption device the touch input data to the configuration information;routing by the encryption device the touch input data to the transaction application through an operating system queue when the touch input data is outside the pad zone; androuting by the encryption device the touch input data to the transaction application through a touch area input queue when the touch input data is inside the pad zone.. A method of controlling an encrypting touch display comprising: This application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/512,413, Jul. 30, 2009, entitled “Encrypting Touch-Sensitive Display.The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling an encrypting touch-sensitive display. Encrypting touch-sensitive displays are useful for securing input of sensitive data at Self-Service Terminals (SSTs), such as automated teller machines (ATMs).SSTs are public access kiosks that are suitable for allowing a customer to conduct a transaction or to access information in an unassisted manner and/or in an unattended environment.Common examples ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A SHORTCUT NUMBER IN A USER DEVICE

A method and apparatus for providing a shortcut number in the user device are provided. The method includes executing a shortcut number input mode; extracting user information mapped to shortcut numbers in the shortcut number input mode; and displaying the user information mapped to the shortcut numbers with number keys of a touch keypad that match the shortcut numbers. 1. A method of providing a shortcut number in a user device , the method comprising the steps of:executing a shortcut number input mode;extracting user information mapped to shortcut numbers in the shortcut number input mode; anddisplaying the user information mapped to the shortcut numbers with number keys of a touch keypad that match the shortcut numbers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein extracting the user information comprises:extracting preset shortcut number information; andretrieving the shortcut numbers and the user information mapped to the shortcut numbers, based on the shortcut number information.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein extracting the preset shortcut number information comprises:searching the preset shortcut numbers;extracting the shortcut numbers and the user information mapped to the shortcut numbers, based on the shortcut number information; andsorting the shortcut numbers into groups, based on a number of digits of the shortcut number.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the user information mapped to the shortcut numbers with number keys of a touch keypad that match the shortcut numbers comprises presenting the user information matching the shortcut numbers of a shortcut number group according to a type of the shortcut number input mode.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein presenting the user information matching the shortcut numbers of the shortcut number group according to the type of the shortcut number input mode comprises at least one of:presenting the user information mapped to single-digit shortcut numbers on corresponding number keys of the touch keypad, ...

Systems and Methods of Using Input Events on Electronic Devices

A method and system are provided for using input events on an electronic device. The method includes detecting a first input event compatible with a first platform and determining a second input event representing the first input event, which is compatible with a second platform. The method may include determining a third input event representing the first input event, which is compatible with the second platform, and calling an input event handler compatible with the second platform to generate the second input event using the third input event. 1. A method of using input events on an electronic device , comprising:detecting a first input event compatible with a first platform; anddetermining a second input event representing the first input event, which is compatible with a second platform.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the second input event comprises:determining a third input event representing the first input event, which is compatible with the second platform; andcalling an input event handler compatible with the second platform to generate the second input event using the third input event.3. The method of further comprising:calling at least one input method compatible with the second platform to generate an input method event based on the second input event.4. The method of further comprising:determining one or more instructions compatible with the first platform based on the input method event.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein calling at least one input method comprises applying the second input event to a plurality of the at least one input method in series.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein one of the at least one input method uses probability information to generate the input method event.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first input event and second input event represent inputs on a touch-sensitive display.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second input event includes probability information.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein a ...

Virtual Interface Devices

A touch screen device configured to implement an auxiliary virtual keyboard on a touch screen, the device having touch/gesture sensing and image display functions, a processor, and memory storing control code and data defining the keyboard comprising a set of keys and a key layout map. The processor is configured to determine a size of a window in which the keyboard is to be displayed as a strip of keys; send instructions to display a partial view of the keyboard within the window so that a subset of keys are displayed, whereby the keyboard is scrollable in response to user input to alter the partial view to display a different subset of keys; receive touch data; map said touch data to a key using the key layout map to identify a touched key; and provide a response dependent on the identified touched key. 1. A touch screen device configured to implement an auxiliary virtual keyboard on a touch screen of said device , wherein said device has an operating system configured to provide touch and gesture sensing and image display functions , the device comprising:a processor coupled to a touch sensitive display screen and to non-volatile memory storing processor control code and data defining said auxiliary virtual keyboard comprising a set of auxiliary keys and an auxiliary key layout map of said auxiliary keys; whereinsaid processor control code, when running on the processor is such that the processor is configured to:receive a signal from said operating system that said auxiliary virtual keyboard is to be displayed on said touch screen;determine a size of an auxiliary keyboard window in which said auxiliary virtual keyboard is to be displayed as a strip of auxiliary keys;instruct said operating system to display a partial view of said auxiliary virtual keyboard within said window so that a subset of said auxiliary keys are displayed to a user, whereby said auxiliary virtual keyboard is scrollable in response to user input to alter the partial view of said auxiliary ...

Controlling device functions of a mobile terminal in a restricted area

A method performed by a mobile terminal includes receiving a device identifier from a short-distance-communication (SDC) device located outside of the mobile terminal by using the internal SDC device disposed in the mobile terminal and determining whether the received device identifier corresponds to or includes one of one or more identifiers stored in the mobile terminal. Upon determining that the received device identifier corresponds to one of the one or more stored identifiers, the mobile terminal performs a predetermined control function corresponding to the identifiers, without further receiving any instruction signal to control the phone function or the data communication function from the external SDC device.

DATA ENTRY SYSTEM CONTROLLERS FOR RECEIVING USER INPUT LINE TRACES RELATIVE TO USER INTERFACES TO DETERMINE ORDERED ACTIONS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Embodiments disclosed herein include data entry controllers for receiving user input line traces relative to user interfaces to determined ordered actions. Related systems and methods are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a data entry system controller is provided and configured to receive coordinates representing locations of user input relative to a user interface. The user interface comprises a line interface comprising a plurality of ordered line segments. Each of the plurality of line segments represents at least one action visually represented by at least one label. The data entry system controller is further configured to determine a line trace between a plurality of coordinates crossing at least two line segments of the plurality of line segments. The data entry system controller is further configured to determine an ordered plurality of actions based on the ordered crossings of the line trace with the plurality of line segments of the line interface. In this manner, a user can provide data input, such as data input representative of keyboard input as a non-limiting example, by providing line traces that cross the line segments of the line interface according to the desired chosen actions by the user. 1. A data entry system controller configured to:receive coordinates representing locations of user input relative to a user interface, the user interface comprising a line interface comprising a plurality of ordered line segments, each of the plurality of line segments representing at least one action visually represented by at least one label;determine a line trace between a plurality of coordinates crossing at least two line segments of the plurality of line segments, each of the plurality of coordinates representing a location of user input relative to the line interface;determine an ordered plurality of actions based on the ordered crossings of the line trace with the plurality of line segments of the line interface;determine at least one user feedback ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING MEDIA FILES

A method and an apparatus for selecting media files are provided. In the present invention, three keys are used for selecting a plurality of media files, wherein one of the keys is used for rotating and selecting a presently displayed media file, one of the keys is used for directly selecting the presently displayed media file, and another key is used for skipping the presently displayed media file. Complete select functions can be executed to a plurality of media files stored in any path by using foregoing three keys. The selected media files are stored in another path as being selected without spending time in actions such as moving, copying, and deleting, etc. Thus, the media file select operation is greatly simplified. 1. A method for selecting media files , suitable for selecting a plurality of media files by using an input unit , the input unit comprising at least a first key , a second key , a third key , a fourth key , and a fifth key , the method comprising:displaying one of the media files;determining whether or not an input of the first key, second key, third key, fourth key, or fifth key is received;rotating the presently displayed media file 90.degree. anticlockwise and selecting the presently displayed media file when an input of the first key is received;rotating the presently displayed media file 90.degree. clockwise and selecting the presently displayed media file when an input of the second key is received;directly selecting the presently displayed media file when an input of the third key is received;skipping the presently displayed media file when an input of the fourth key is received;returning to a previously displayed media file and displaying the previously displayed media file when an input of the fifth key is received; anddetermining whether or not all the media files have been processed, wherein if there is still unprocessed media file, a next media file is displayed and foregoing steps are repeated until all the media files have been ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF

An information processing terminal includes a display and input section and a control means. The display and input section displays an image on a display and accepts an operation. The control means arranges a plurality of items included in a first item group in a string, displays at least part of the string in a predetermined fan-shaped region located at a lower portion of the display, scrolls the string corresponding to an operation for the display, and changes items on the display. 1. An information processing terminal , comprising:a display and input section that displays an image on a display and accepts an operation; anda control unit that arranges a plurality of items included in a first item group in a string, displays at least part of the string in a predetermined fan-shaped region located at a lower portion of said display, scrolls said string corresponding to an operation for said display, and changes items on said display.2. The information processing terminal as set forth in claim 1 ,wherein when a user holds said information processing terminal with his or her hands from both lateral sides of said information processing terminal, said string is present on a line that intersects with a first side of said display that is in parallel with the body of said user and a second side that is any one of lateral sides of said display, said first side of said display being arranged on said user's side.3. The information processing terminal as set forth in claim 1 ,wherein said display is formed in a quadrilateral shape, andwherein said string is present on a line that intersects a first side that is a lower side of said display and a second side that is any one of lateral sides of said display.4. The information processing terminal as set forth in claim 2 ,wherein said string is present on a straight line or an arc that passes through a point that said first side intersects and a point that said second side intersects.5. The information processing terminal as set ...

Mobile Device Security System and Method

A mobile device including a user interface, a plurality of software modules receiving a plurality of device activity data concerning one or more activities of the mobile device, software executing on the mobile device for presenting, via the user interface, a prompt for first device activity data indicative of a past activity of the mobile device, software executing on the mobile device for receiving a response to the prompt via the user interface, and software executing on the mobile device for verifying the accuracy of the response and unlocking the mobile device if the response corresponds to the first device activity data.

Mobile integration platform (mip) integrated handset application proxy (hap)

Systems, software and methods are disclosed for using a mobile phone ( 1640 ) in conjunction with a head unit ( 1620 ) of a vehicle. The user interface of a user application program ( 1644 ) executing on the mobile phone is extended to utilize a generic display screen ( 2104 ) of the head unit, so that custom or per application development of head unit software can be avoided. Preferably, a handset application proxy (HAP) software application ( 1642 ) is installed and executable in the mobile phone; and a head unit proxy (HUP) software component ( 1630 ) is executable on the head unit. The HAP and the HUP communicate messages ( 1814, 1824 ) between the head unit and the mobile phone. Preferably, the HAP ( 1700 ) includes a scripting language component ( 1710 ) associated with the user application (Nomadic App n ), and having a template message translator component ( 1712 ).

HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDING CONFIRMATION OF INPUT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A letter confirmation system is provided on a handheld electronic device. The letter confirmation provides highlighting of various letters that have been input to the handheld electronic device during a string of member input actuations. The letter confirmation system can additionally provide predictive linguistic elements that would be appropriate next inputs. Various types of highlights can be provided in various combinations to provide various indications to a user. 120-. (canceled)21. An input method for a user device comprising a processor , a memory , and a keyboard , the method comprising:detecting an input comprising a number of key selections;identifying linguistic elements corresponding to the key selections;identifying a default language object having at least an initial portion that corresponds with at least a portion of the identified linguistic elements; andhighlighting on the keyboard at least one linguistic element corresponding to the default language object with a first highlighting.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising highlighting the linguistic element of a current key selection with a second highlighting to distinguish the current key selection from the highlighted keys corresponding to the default language object.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising identifying at least one predictive linguistic element for the default language object claim 22 , and highlighting on the keyboard the at least one predictive linguistic element using a third highlighting.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the predictive linguistic element is positioned in the language object at a location adjacent and subsequent to a current linguistic element corresponding to the current key selection.25. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:identifying, for each successive key selection of the input as the current key selection, a default language object having at least an initial portion that corresponds with the linguistic elements of the input; ...

Communication Room Management Systems

Multiuser communication systems are presented. The disclosed systems include a database of communication room objects and a communication room management server. The management server can instantiate one or more of the room objects as a persistent meeting room through which users can share multimedia content. The meeting room can remain persistent independent of user participation. The system can further include a display manager capable of configuring a display of a user device into multiple display regions where each display region can render one or more types of multimedia room content. A user can, with a single gesture, rearrange the display regions under governance of the display manager. 1. A multiuser communication system comprising: 'a list of users and room management rules; and', 'a communication room database programmed to store communication room objects where each communication room object represents a meeting room and comprises'} identify a communication room object from the communication room database;', 'obtain visitor information associated with plurality of visitors related to the communication room object;', 'instantiate a persistent meeting room object from the communication object according to management rules for the identified communication room object;', 'populate the list of users of the persistent meeting room object as a function of the visitor information;', 'allow user devices associated with the list of users to exchange multimedia content amongst each other according to the management rules;', 'determine a member state based on activity of members within the list of users;', 'construct a room message according to the management rules based on the member state; and', 'enable a user device to interact with the persistent meeting room object according to the room message., 'a communication room management server coupled with the communication room database and programmed to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the multimedia content includes ...

SONG WRITING METHOD AND APPARATUS USING TOUCH SCREEN IN MOBILE TERMINAL

A song writing method and apparatus using a touch screen in a mobile terminal are disclosed. The song writing method includes: displaying, upon activation of a song writing mode, an onscreen musical keyboard of an octave on the touch screen; identifying, when a key of the onscreen musical keyboard is touched, a musical note mapped to the touched key through computation of coordinates of the touched key; creating musical interval data on the basis of the identified note and the current octave level; and converting the musical interval data into sound data recognizable by the mobile terminal and outputting the sound data. Hence, various types of songs can be conveniently composed through the song writing method employing the onscreen musical keyboard. The applicability of the mobile terminal can be extended through a function that can mix a written song with contents generated through various musical instruments. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:displaying a representation of at least one portion of a musical instrument via a display;identifying an input indicating at least a direction thereof on or in proximity of a specified area of the display; anddetermining a musical property associated with the representation based at least in part on the input.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the displaying comprises:displaying an image of at least one portion of a musical keyboard.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the determining comprises:setting an octave associated with the representation as part of the musical property.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the setting comprises:modifying the octave from a first octave to a second octave.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:displaying another representation of the at least one portion based at least in part on the musical property.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the determining comprises:determining a musical note corresponding to the at least one portion.27. The method of claim 26 , further ...

TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD PREDICTIVE DISPLAY AND GENERATION OF A SET OF CHARACTERS

A method including receiving an input of a character from a virtual keyboard rendered on a display, generating a set of characters that includes the character, and displaying the generated set of characters at a location that is associated with the virtual keyboard and that is on the display. An electronic device including a display having a virtual keyboard rendered thereupon and a processor, the processor being configured to perform the method. Also disclosed is a keyboard, including a plurality of keys, each key corresponding to one or more different characters of a plurality of characters, wherein in response to receiving an input of a character, the keyboard is configured to generate a set of characters that includes the character, and the keyboard is further configured to cause display of the generated set of characters at a location that is associated with the virtual keyboard and that is on the display. 117-. (canceled)18. A method comprising:receiving an input of one or more characters from a virtual keyboard, wherein the virtual keyboard comprises a plurality of character keys and at least some the keys are configured for displaying characters;displaying one or more first predicted words, each of the first predicted words being displayed at one or more first select locations within the virtual keyboard; andin response to receiving an input reflecting selection of one of the first predicted words, displaying one or more predicted sets of characters at one or more second select locations within the virtual keyboard, the one or more second select locations being selected using one or more subsequent candidate input characters corresponding to the one or more predicted sets of characters.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein each of the predicted sets of characters is positioned adjacent the one or more corresponding subsequent candidate input characters corresponding to the one or more predicted sets of characters.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein each of ...

Mobile terminal comprising a man/machine interface

A mobile terminal displays on a screen a panel from among a plurality of man-machine interface panels on which graphic objects relative to the applications installed on the mobile terminal may be placed. Each application is associated with at least one application category. The mobile terminal determines ( 4.2 ) at least one application category to which is associated the panel displayed on the screen, and decides ( 4.4 ) to authorize or not authorize whether the graphic objects are placed on the displayed panel, depending on the application category or categories associated with the displayed panel. A menu, comprising graphic objects relative to the applications and from which graphic objects relative to the applications installed on the mobile terminal may be installed on the displayed panel, is organized depending on the application category or categories associated with the displayed panel.

System and method for controlling wireless device use in an area

Method and systems of controlling the use of a wireless device within a vehicle are described. The system contains a control device containing a transmitter that emits a mimic signal having characteristics sufficiently similar to a wireless base station to cause the wireless device to register with the control unit. The control device contains a receiver that receives data from the wireless device and a controller coupled to the receiver and the transmitter. The controller responds to the receiver to receive attempts to establish a wireless communications session by the wireless device. The control device can also contain a tether unit that receives unique identification data from a wireless device and the controller can receive the unique identification data from the tether unit. Other embodiments are described.

Phone that prevents concurrent texting and driving

The present invention includes a phone able to detect or determine that a user of the phone is sitting in a driver seat of a moving vehicle. The determination may be based on, for example, captured front-side images, captured back-side images, captured audio, contextual analysis of textual messages, contextual analysis of phone conversations or intra-vehicular conversations, GPS data or other location data, or other parameters. Upon such determination, the phone may block one or more features or applications, such as texting or messaging. The present invention may reduce, eliminate or block occurrences of concurrent texting-and-driving, or other unsafe or illegal operations.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADAPTING A VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

In one example embodiment, a mobile computing device displays at least part of an electronic form containing input objects to accept user input. A virtual keyboard module parses the form to discover attributes of the input objects and automatically determines whether the form includes a command button or other non-textual input object, based on results of the parsing. In response to discovering that the form includes a non-textual input object, the virtual keyboard module automatically adds a corresponding non-textual virtual keyboard component to a virtual keyboard, and the virtual keyboard module displays the virtual keyboard with the added non-textual virtual keyboard component on the display of the mobile device. The added non-textual virtual keyboard component may be configured to allow a user to invoke, from the virtual keyboard, a function associated with the corresponding non-textual input object in the form. Other embodiments are described and claimed. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for providing a dynamically customized virtual keyboard , the method comprising:on a display of a mobile computing device, displaying at least part of an electronic form containing input objects to accept user input;automatically parsing the electronic form to discover attributes of at least one of the input objects;automatically determining whether the electronic form includes a non-textual input object, based on results of the parsing;in response to discovering that the electronic form includes a non-textual input object, automatically adding a corresponding non-textual virtual keyboard component to a virtual keyboard; anddisplaying the virtual keyboard with the added non-textual virtual keyboard component on the display of the mobile computing device;wherein the added non-textual virtual keyboard component is configured to allow a user to invoke, from the virtual keyboard, a function associated with the corresponding non-textual input object in the electronic form.17. A method ...

Portable electronic device and control method therefor

An application usage history of a plurality of applications installed on the portable electronic device is logged. The application usage history includes any combination of when the applications are launched, where the application are launched and application launch patterns. Any combination of a current time information, a current location information and a current application launch pattern are obtained. The applications are selected to provide the application list including at least one application that is possible to be launched according to the application usage history and any combination of the current time information, the current location information and the current application launch pattern.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEXT INPUT WITH A MULTI-TOUCH SCREEN

A method of inputting a text word in a computerized system using a virtual keyboard, including, recording two or more strokes; wherein each stroke forms contact with the virtual keyboard and maintains contact forming a trace path as it traverses through multiple keyboard keys, each key representing a letter; identifying the word based on the recording; and wherein every distinct letter in the word is represented by a key in one of the trace paths. 1. A method of inputting a text word in a computerized system using a virtual keyboard , comprising:recording two or more strokes; wherein each stroke forms contact with the virtual keyboard and maintains contact forming a trace path as it traverses through multiple keyboard keys, each key representing a letter;identifying the word based on the recording; andwherein every distinct letter in the word is represented by a key in one of the trace paths.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein in each trace path claim 1 , keys representing the letters of the word are traversed in the order of appearance in the word.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein each of the keys representing letters of the word are traversed in the order of appearance in the word.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the strokes at least partially overlap temporally.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first letter of the word is selected by an initial contact of one of the strokes with the virtual keyboard before contact by any other stroke.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein all the keys of the trace path formed by a stroke that starts after completion of another stroke are considered to appear in the word after the keys of the trace path of the earlier stroke.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein end of input for the word is determined by releasing contact from the virtual keyboard.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein end of input for the word is determined by selecting a delimiter key.9. A ...

TOUCH INPUT GESTURE BASED COMMAND

A touch input gesture made on a touch sensitive display is described for providing a quick and efficient method for initiating the opening of a text input box. The initiation of opening the text input box following the touch input gesture may be made during the running of a separate application. Further, certain characteristics related to the shape, size and length of the touch input gesture will be referenced to determine certain characteristics of the text input box that is initiated in response to the touch input gesture. 1. A touch sensitive display device , comprising:a touch sensitive display configured to recognize a touch input gesture; anda processing unit configured to compare the touch input gesture to at least one predetermined touch input gesture based on information and display a text input box and a virtual keyboard on the touch sensitive display when the touch input gesture matches to the at least one predetermined touch input gesture, the information describing the at least one predetermined touch input gesture for executing the display of the text input box and the virtual keyboard,wherein the at least one predetermined touch input gesture comprises a letter component and a line component for determining attributes of the text input box and the virtual keyboard, andwherein a keyboard setting of the virtual keyboard is determined based on the letter component of the touch input gesture and a size characteristic of the text input box is determined based on the line component of the touch input gesture.2. The touch sensitive display device of claim 1 , wherein the keyboard setting comprises a language setting of the virtual keyboard.3. The touch sensitive display device of claim 1 , wherein the keyboard setting comprises a number setting of the virtual keyboard.4. The touch sensitive display device of claim 1 , wherein the keyboard setting comprises a symbol setting.5. The touch sensitive display device of claim 1 , wherein the letter component is ...

Mobile terminal and control method thereof

A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one other terminal; a flexible display unit configured to be bent in response to an applied physical force and to display information; a detection unit configured to detect a bending of the flexible display unit and a time for which the bending is maintained; and a control unit configured to execute different functions of the mobile terminal according to the time for which the bending is maintained.

VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR INPUTTING SUPPLEMENTARY CHARACTER AND SUPPLEMENTARY CHARACTER INPUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

A virtual keyboard, an apparatus, and method using the virtual keyboard provide supplementary character input. The virtual keyboard includes basic character keys which correspond to basic characters of a basic character set corresponding to a currently set input language, respectively, and at least one character function keys. If the character function key is input, basic character keys corresponding to basic characters to which supplementary characters of at least one supplementary character sets corresponding to the input language are mapped respectively are switched to supplementary character keys of a supplementary character set which is set to correspond to the input character function key. Virtual key stamps of the corresponding basic characters are displayed on the basic character keys. Virtual key stamps of the corresponding supplementary characters are displayed on the supplementary character keys. 1. A virtual keyboard for supplementary character input , the virtual keyboard comprising:basic character keys which correspond to basic characters of a basic character set corresponding to a currently set input language, respectively; and in response to the character function key being input, the basic character keys corresponding to the basic characters to which supplementary characters of at least one supplementary character set corresponding to an input language are mapped, respectively, are switched to supplementary character keys of the at least one supplementary character set which is set to correspond to the input character function key,', 'virtual key stamps of the corresponding basic characters are displayed on the basic character keys, and', 'virtual key stamps of the corresponding supplementary characters are displayed on the supplementary character keys., 'at least one character function key, wherein;'}2. The virtual keyboard as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising character function keys corresponding to different supplementary character sets ...

INPUT DEVICE, INPUT METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR INPUTTING CHARACTERS, NUMBERS, OR SYMBOLS BY USING AN ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD

An input control unit includes: a keyboard display unit for displaying characters that can be input on a screen; an input receiving unit for receiving a selection of a character from a user; an input character string acquiring unit for acquiring the selected character and adding the selected character to an input character string; a conversion candidate acquiring unit for acquiring conversion candidate character strings, which are conversions of a character string including the input character string; and a conversion candidate display unit for arranging and displaying the conversion candidate character strings in a row or column and receiving a user's selection. In a case where the conversion candidate character strings do not fit within the row or column, the conversion candidate display unit causes the conversion candidate character strings to scroll within the row or column upon receiving a flick operation. 1. An input device comprising:a display unit configured to display a plurality of characters that can be input on a screen;an input receiving unit configured to receive a user's selection of a character from among the plurality of characters;an input character string acquiring unit configured to acquire the selected character and to add the selected character to an input character string;a conversion candidate acquiring unit configured to acquire one or more conversion candidate character strings, which are conversions of a character string including the input character string; anda conversion candidate display unit configured to arrange and display the one or more conversion candidate character strings in a row or in a column and configured to receive a user's selection of a conversion candidate character string,wherein, in a case where the one or more conversion candidate character strings do not fit within the row or the column, the conversion candidate display unit causes the one or more conversion candidate character strings to scroll within the row or ...

INPUT DEVICE

Through operation of a software keyboard displayed on the screen, and without creating physical protrusions or depressions, this input device enables easy and reliable key operations even without visual confirmation of the keyboard. A display portion of a touch panel displays a software keyboard having a prescribed array of keys. An input portion is attached to the display portion, and is capable of user input operations. Based on the user's touch position on the touch panel, a control portion determines if said touch position is in a specific position pre-set as the home position of the software keyboard. When the touch position is in the specific position, a notification portion notifies the user by a prescribed notification. By this means, the user can determine when he or she touches the home position while performing touch operations even without visual confirmation of the software keyboard. 17.-. (canceled)8. An input device , comprising:a touch panel including a display portion that displays a software keyboard having predetermined key arrangement and an input portion attached to the display portion;a control portion that determines, based on a user's touch position on the touch panel, whether the touch position is in a specific position preset as a home position of the software keyboard; anda notification portion that makes predetermined notification to the user in accordance with control by the control portion when the touch position is in the specific position, whereinwhen a horizontal direction is an X direction, a vertical direction is a Y direction in the display portion,{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'a coordinate area in the X direction of the specific position is a range from XH to XH, a coordinate area in the Y direction of the specific position is a range from YV to YV, a coordinate in the X direction of the touch position is x, and a coordinate in the Y direction of the touch position is y,'}{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'the control portion determines that ...

METHOD OF OPERATING A DISPLAY UNIT AND A TERMINAL SUPPORTING THE SAME

A method of operating a display unit enhances functionality of one hand control and a terminal supports the same. The method of operating the input area, output on the display unit, includes: determining whether one-hand operation mode is set; and displaying a first input module in which a key map area is displayed to be biased to a specific direction based on a center of the display unit when the one-hand operation mode is set. 1. A method of operating an input area which is output on a screen of a display unit , the method comprising:determining whether an one-hand operation mode is set;displaying a first input module on the screen in which a key map area having keys is displayed to be biased to a specific direction based on a center of the display unit when the one-hand operation mode is set; anddisplaying a change item for changing the first input module to a second module having a key map with keys of the same key types as the keys of the key map area and which is displayed to be biased to a direction other than the specific direction.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:changing an arranged direction of the terminal from a horizontal mode to a vertical mode or from the vertical mode to the horizontal mode; andadjusting the first input module and the change item according to the changing of the arranged direction of the terminal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displaying of the change item comprises arranging the change item opposite to the specific direction of the first input module.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying a blank area spaced apart from a side periphery and a bottom periphery of the specific direction biased from the first input module by a predetermined width.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:changing an arranged direction of the terminal from a horizontal mode to a vertical mode or from the vertical mode to the horizontal mode; andarranging the first input module to be biased to the specific ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, INPUT CONTROL PROGRAM, AND INPUT CONTROL METHOD

According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a touch panel, a display, a key detection module, a keyboard display module and a transmission module. The key detection module is configured to detect a touch and a release of a key of a software keyboard, based on touch detection on the touch panel. The transmission module is configured to transmit data indicative of key-down of a first key in accordance with touch detection of the first key, to transmit data indicative of key-down of a second key in accordance with touch detection of the second key in a state in which the first key is touched, and then to transmit data indicative of key-up of the first key and the second key in accordance with release detection of the first key and the second key. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a touch panel;a display;a display module configured to display on the display a software keyboard comprising a plurality of keys; anda transmitter configured to transmit data indicative of key-down of a first key when a touch on the first key of the software keyboard is detected the transmitter being further configured to transmit data indicative of key-down of a second key and data indicative of key-up of the first key when the second key is touched after key-down of the first key if a touch time period of the first key is shorter than a predetermined time period; and also to transmit the data indicative of key-down of the second key and not to transmit the data indicative of key-up of the first key, when the second key is touched after key-down of the first key, if the touch time period of the first key is longer than the predetermined time period.2. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit data indicative of key-up of the second key in accordance with release detection of the second key and then transmit the data indicative of key-up of the first key claim 1 , if the touch time period of the first key is longer than the ...

KEYBOARD BASED GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE NAVIGATION

A computer-implemented method of navigating a GUI can include, responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys. The method can include, for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer including an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key. The method can include mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI and, responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key. A level of magnification for the selected region can be increased within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant. 1. A computer-implemented method of navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) , the method comprising:responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard comprises a plurality of virtual keys;for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer comprising an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key;mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI; andresponsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key and increasing a level of magnification for the selected region within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard claim 1 , selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key and increasing a level of magnification ...

PREDICTIVE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

In general, aspects of this disclosure are directed to techniques for predictive text correction and completion for text entry using virtual keyboards on touch-sensitive displays. A user may be able to type on a representation of a virtual keyboard displayed on touch-sensitive displays by contacting representations of virtual keys included in the virtual keyboard, and the word the user intended to type on the virtual keyboard may be predicted and displayed in place of characters associated with the virtual keys actually contacted by the user. In some examples of the present disclosure, a virtual spacebar key included in the virtual keyboard may be treated in a probabilistic fashion to determine whether a contact received by the touch-sensitive display is intended to select the virtual spacebar key to perform an autocorrect or autocomplete function. 1. A method comprising:displaying, at a touch-sensitive display of a computing device, a representation of a virtual keyboard including a plurality of virtual keys;detecting, at the touch-sensitive display, a plurality of contacts within a portion of the touch-sensitive display associated with the representation of the virtual keyboard;after detecting the plurality of contacts, detecting, by the touch-sensitive display, a subsequent contact within the portion of the touch-sensitive display associated with the representation of the virtual keyboard;determining, based on the plurality of contacts, one or more candidate words, each of the one or more candidate words including at least as many characters as a quantity of contacts included in the plurality of contacts;determining if the subsequent contact is intended to select a specified virtual key based at least in part on if the subsequent contact is detected at a location on the touch-sensitive display within an area of the touch-sensitive display associated with the specified virtual key, the area overlapping with at least a portion of a representation of the specified ...

Altering Sound Output on a Virtual Music Keyboard

Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for altering pitch of a note played on a musical instrument keyboard of a touch-sensitive electronic display. An exemplary method includes playing a note of a key of the keyboard on the touch-sensitive display touched by a user. The method includes continuously altering the pitch of the played note as the user slides a point of contact on the touch-sensitive display horizontally from the key being played across adjacent keys to a second key, in accordance with the keys being contacted during the sliding of the point of contact. In a further aspect, the method includes detecting motion of user contact in a direction other than horizontally across keys of the keyboard, such as vertical, and activating a sound effect in addition to pitch alteration in response to the detection. Example sound effects include tremolo, vibrato, echo, and sound filter effects. 1. A method comprising:displaying a musical keyboard on a touch sensitive display of a mobile device, the keyboard having a plurality of keys, each key associated with a respective note;receiving touch input from a user at a point of contact on the touch sensitive display, the point of contact corresponding to a particular key of the keyboard; playing the note associated with the particular key of the keyboard;', 'detecting movement of the point of contact as the user slides the point of contact horizontally from the particular key across adjacent keys to a second key; and', 'in response to the movement of the point of contact across the keys of the keyboard, continuously altering the pitch of the played note according to the keys being contacted during the sliding of the point of contact., 'while continuing to receive the touch input2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said pitch alteration is associated with a non-scroll mode of said keyboard.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting movement of the point of contact in a ...

METHOD OF CAPTURING SYSTEM INPUT BY RELATIVE FINGER POSITIONING

A reader is utilized to detect motion of a user's fingers when a user mimics a typing motion. The system can be used to define various key press states for particular finger positions and then monitor the motion of fingers to detect when a key state is entered. The system can then provide the detected key state as input to a system expecting the data input. 1. A system for providing input to a computing device without requiring a keyboard , the system comprising: detect finger activity of a user;', 'generate data associated with the finger activity; and', 'provide the finger activity data to an engine;, 'a sensor configured to process the received finger activity data to identify a key press; and', 'provide indicia data associated with the identified key press to the computing device, wherein the computing device can react to the indicia data as data entry., 'the engine configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the engine is further configured to receive input from a user indicating that indicia data for the identified key press is incorrect.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the engine is further configured to instruct the computing device to discard the incorrect indicia data and commence receiving of finger activity data.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a camera and the finger activity data is video data.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the finger activity includes finger motion and finger position.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the sensor can detect finger motion and finger position on a flat surface.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the sensor can detect finger motion and finger position without a flat surface.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the engine is further configured to access a model file defining finger positions that are associated with key press states and associating the key press states with particular indicia data.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the engine is further configured to enter a training mode to ...

KEY INPUT ERROR REDUCTION

Technologies are generally described for devices, methods, and programs for reducing key input errors. An example device includes a detector to determine characteristics of a detected input and an arbiter to reject the detected input that has characteristics of an input error. 1. A device , comprising:a detector to determine characteristics of a detected touch input; andan arbiter to reject the detected touch input that has characteristics of a key input error.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristics of a key input error include a simultaneous multi-touch input that does not include a touch input of a special function key.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristics of a key input error include a simultaneous multi-touch input that does not include a touch input of at least one of a “shift” key claim 1 , a “control” key claim 1 , an “alt” key claim 1 , or a “function” key.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristics of a key input error include a continuous key input for a duration that exceeds a predetermined threshold limit.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristics of a key input error includes a continuous key input of a non-special function key for a duration that exceeds a predetermined threshold limit.6. A computer-readable medium that stores one or more executable instructions that claim 1 , when executed claim 1 , cause one or more processors to:receive a designation of a special function input;determine whether a simultaneous multi-touch input includes the special function input; anddeny entry of a function or feature corresponding to the simultaneous multi-touch input when the determination is negative.7. The computer-readable medium of claim 6 , wherein the computer-readable medium and the one or more processors are hosted on a client device that is communicatively coupled to a standard keyboard of which the special function input is a key.8. The computer-readable medium of claim 6 , wherein the computer- ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEXT ENTRY

A method of text entry for an electronic device comprising: receiving a sequence of keystrokes performed over a plurality of keys of a keyboard of the electronic device, wherein a single keystroke enters a single letter location in a word, and wherein the set of the keystrokes comprises a first set of keystrokes for single letter entries that select single letter in an alphabet and a second set of keystrokes for letter group entries that selects a group of possible letters from the alphabet for a single letter location; creating list of possible words the user intends to enter based on a priori database of words by searching in the word database words having letters that match the sequence of letter entries; and displaying the list of possible words to a user, receiving the user selection of a desired word and providing the selected word for further processing. 1. A method of text entry for an electronic device , comprising:(a) receiving a sequence of keystrokes performed over a plurality of keys of a keyboard of said electronic device, wherein a single keystroke enters a single letter location in a word, and wherein the set of said keystrokes comprises a first set of keystrokes for single letter entries that select single letter in an alphabet and a second set of keystrokes for letter group entries that selects a group of possible letters from the alphabet for a single letter location entry;(b) creating list of possible words the user intends to enter based on a priori database of words by searching in said word database words having letters that match the sequence of letter entries; and(c) displaying said list of possible words to a user, receiving the user selection of a desired word and providing the selected word for further processing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein some of said plurality of keys are configured to be the default resting position of multiple fingers and non directional keystroke on those keys provide group letter entries wherein for each ...

Method And System To Launch And Manage An Application On A Computer System Having A Touch Panel Input Device

The invention provides a method and system to launch and manage an application which operates on a touch screen or touch panel device, replacing traditionally used HIDs such as a mouse, mouse stick, trackball or touch pad. Variants of the system comprise a viewable screen area splitting module for indicating which target areas of the viewable screen will be used for launch and display of a new application, by an application launch module deciding which applications to launch and display in the previously selected target areas and by an application management module defining in which display mode and state of an already running application will be displayed or otherwise closed. A list of icons displays within the new target area designated for launch of the application. Selection of an icon within the target area, informs the system which application to display in the target area.

Method and device for generating image keyboard

The disclosure discloses a method and device for generating an image keyboard, which are applied to the field of communication technologies. The method and the device can both project emitted infrared light beams into the image keyboard and scan the image keyboard, determine whether an infrared radiation change occurs in the key image area of the key position in the image keyboard, output an scanned infrared radiation change information, determine a corresponding key position in the clicked image keyboard according to the infrared radiation change information, and generate a keystroke command electric signal to the corresponding key position. The method and the device provided by the disclosure can solve the problem that a keyboard cannot be manipulated flexibly because the area of the keyboard is affected by the volume of a terminal. 1. A device for generating an image keyboard , comprising:an infrared projection source module, which is configured to project emitted infrared light beams into the image keyboard;an image keyboard control module, which is configured to scan the image keyboard, determine whether an infrared radiation change occurs in the key image area of the key position in the image keyboard, and output an scanned infrared radiation change information; anda conversion module, which is configured to determine a corresponding key position in the clicked image keyboard according to the infrared radiation change information output by the image keyboard control module, and generate a keystroke command electric signal to the corresponding key position.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the image keyboard control module comprises:an infrared camera unit, which is configured to select the range of the key image area of the key position and an basic infrared information of an operated object from an image area of the image keyboard; andan infrared information acquisition unit, which is configured to scan the image area of the image keyboard, ...

Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Displaying a Virtual Keyboard

An electronic device with a touch-sensitive display and one or more sensors displays an application interface on the display, detects an input that corresponds to a command to display a virtual keyboard in the application interface, detects one or more sensor inputs from the one or more sensors, and in response to detecting the input that corresponds to the command to display the virtual keyboard: in accordance with a determination that the sensor inputs satisfy one or more first criteria, displays the virtual keyboard as a split keyboard on the display; and in accordance with a determination that the sensor inputs satisfy one or more second criteria, distinct from the first criteria, displays the virtual keyboard as an unsplit keyboard on the display. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a touch-sensitive display;one or more sensors;one or more processors;memory; and displaying an application interface on the display;', 'detecting an input that corresponds to a command to display a virtual keyboard in the application interface;', 'detecting one or more sensor inputs from the one or more sensors;', in accordance with a determination that the sensor inputs satisfy one or more first criteria, displaying the virtual keyboard as a split keyboard on the display; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the sensor inputs satisfy one or more second criteria, distinct from the first criteria, displaying the virtual keyboard as an unsplit keyboard on the display., 'in response to detecting the input that corresponds to the command to display the virtual keyboard], 'one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensors include one or more of: one or more accelerometers claim 1 , one or more gyroscopic sensors claim 1 , one or more image sensors claim 1 , one or more proximity sensors ...

METHOD FOR TOUCH INPUT AND DEVICE THEREFORE

The present invention relates to a technical field of touch input and discloses method and device for controlling a mobile apparatus having a touch screen including: generating a virtual keyboard which is larger than a virtual keyboard displaying area in the touch screen; and moving the virtual keyboard in response to a sliding of a touch point, where at least one direction component of a moving direction of the virtual keyboard is opposite to a direction component of a sliding direction of the touch point. With the technical solution of present application, the input experience for the user can be improved. 1. A method for controlling a mobile apparatus having a touch screen , the method comprising:generating a virtual keyboard which is larger than a virtual keyboard displaying area in the touch screen; andmoving the virtual keyboard in response to a sliding of a touch point, wherein at least one direction component of a moving direction of the virtual keyboard is opposite to a direction component of a sliding direction of the touch point.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein moving the virtual keyboard in response to the sliding of the touch point comprises:controlling a relationship between a moving speed of the virtual keyboard and a sliding speed of the touch point so that, when the touch point slides to a first boundary of the virtual keyboard displaying area, a first boundary of the virtual keyboard will move to correspond to the first boundary of the virtual keyboard displaying area.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a first boundary point of the virtual keyboard will move to correspond to the first boundary point of the virtual keyboard displaying area when the touch point slides to a first boundary point of the virtual keyboard displaying area.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the relationship between the moving speed of the virtual keyboard and the sliding speed of the touch point is controlled in accordance with a positional ...

VISUAL PROXIMITY KEYBOARD

An interface system for facilitating human interfacing with a computing device is provided. The interface system comprises an input device arranged to detect touch based inputs made by an object and to communicate the detected inputs to the computing device. The interface system also comprises a position detection system arranged to obtain positional information indicative of a position of the object relative to the input device. The interface system is arranged to use the positional information to facilitate display of visual information on a display of the computing device, the visual information being indicative of a position of the object relative to the input device so as to assist a user in operation of the input device. 140-. (canceled)41. An interface system for facilitating human interfacing with a computing device , the interface system comprising:an input device arranged to detect touch based inputs made by an object and to communicate the detected inputs to the computing device; and 'wherein the interface system is arranged to use the positional information to facilitate display of visual information on a display of the computing device, the display being spaced from the input device and the visual information being indicative of a position of the object relative to the input device so as to assist a user in operation of the input device.', 'a position detection system arranged to obtain positional information indicative of a position of the object relative to the input device;'}42. The interface system of claim 41 , wherein the interface system is arranged to facilitate display of visual information on the computing device display indicative of an input layout of the input device and the position of the object relative to the input layout.43. The interface system of claim 42 , wherein the interface system is arranged to facilitate display of a representation of the object relative to the input layout of the input device.44. The interface system of claim ...

Methods and devices for detecting a hand

Methods and devices for detecting a hand in proximity to an electronic device are described. The electronic device includes a near field communications (NFC) antenna. In one aspect, the method includes: monitoring an induced voltage at the NFC antenna; and determining whether a hand is in proximity to the electronic device based on the induced voltage.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHIFTING SOFTWARE INPUT PANEL AND RECORDING MEDIUM THEREOF

A method and an apparatus for altering a key function of a software input panel (SIP) of an electronic device and a recording medium thereof are provided, wherein the SIP includes a plurality of keys, and the number and layout of the keys are fixed. In the present method, first, an operating interface of an electronic device is switched, wherein the operating interface includes the SIP. Then, each key of the SIP is switched to an input word corresponding to the operating interface. As a result, the input word corresponding to each key of the SIP is automatically altered according to the current operating interface, and accordingly inputting through the SIP is made very convenient. 1. A method for shifting a software input panel (SIP) of an electronic device , wherein the SIP comprises a plurality of keys , and each of the keys is corresponding to a plurality of input words , the method comprising:displaying a first operating interface comprising the SIP;altering one of the keys for inputting one or more of the corresponding input words according to the first operating interface;switching from the first operating interface to a second operating interface comprising the SIP;altering one of the keys for inputting one or more of the corresponding input words according to the second operating interface; andshifting the SIP to a specific display area according to the second operating interface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of shifting the SIP to the specific display area according to the second operating interface further comprises:resizing or deforming the SIP to fit the specific display area.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of altering one of the keys for inputting one or more of the corresponding input words according to the second operating interface further comprises:altering a layout of the keys to rearrange at least one key for inputting one or more corresponding input words in a specific portion of the SIP according to ...

Mobile terminal and controlling method thereof

A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed, by which data can be shared with a counterpart terminal in the course of a phone call. The present invention includes a touchscreen, a sensing unit configured to sense an action of a user, a communication unit configured to communicate with a counterpart terminal via at least one of a first communication network and a second communication network, and a controller, in response to a first user command inputted via at least one of the touchscreen and the sensing unit in the course of performing a voice call to the counterpart terminal via the first communication network, controlling a first data sharing screen with the counterpart terminal to be displayed on the touchscreen, the controller controlling a data sharing via the first data sharing screen to be performed together with the voice call.

KEYPAD DISPLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM SOURCE FOR THE METHOD

A keypad displaying method is provided. The keypad displaying method includes displaying a plurality of keys in a predetermined first display area, and upon receiving a signal corresponding to a request to cyclically shift the plurality of keys, cyclically shifting the plurality of keys in response to the request. The proposed keypad displaying method enables a user to conveniently enter text into a media device while holding the media device with one hand. 1. A keypad displaying method comprising:displaying a keypad including a plurality of keys in a predetermined first display area; andupon receiving a signal corresponding to a request to cyclically shift the plurality of keys, cyclically shifting the plurality of keys in response to the request.2. The keypad displaying method of claim 1 , wherein the signal corresponding to the request to cyclically shift the plurality of keys is generated by a user's swiping gesture occurring in the first display area.3. The keypad displaying method of claim 1 , wherein the signal corresponding to the request to cyclically shift the plurality of keys is generated by a user's swiping gesture occurring in a second display area that is adjacent to the first display area.4. The keypad displaying method of claim 2 , wherein the cyclically shifting of the plurality of keys comprises:cyclically shifting the plurality of keys according to a direction of the swiping gesture.5. The keypad displaying method of claim 3 , wherein the cyclically shifting of the plurality of keys comprises:cyclically shifting the plurality of keys according to a direction of the swiping gesture.6. The keypad displaying method of claim 2 , wherein the cyclically shifting of the plurality of keys comprises:cyclically shifting the plurality of keys according to a distance of the swiping gesture.7. The keypad displaying method of claim 3 , wherein the cyclically shifting of the plurality of keys comprises:cyclically shifting the keys according to a distance of the ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH AN OBJECT DISPLAYED ON A TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY

A method for providing data associated with an object displayed on a touch screen display, the method including detecting a physical contact with the object displayed on the touch screen display, detecting a given finger gesture generated following the physical contact and providing data associated with the given finger gesture and the object displayed. 119.-. (canceled)20. A method for providing data associated with a key of a keyboard displayed on a touch screen display , the method comprising:detecting a physical contact with the key of the keyboard displayed on the touch screen display;detecting a given finger gesture from the key of the keyboard, the given finger gesture generated immediately following the physical contact; andproviding data associated with a combination of the given finger gesture and the key of the keyboard displayed on which a physical contact of the finger is detected.21. The method as claimed in claim 20 , wherein the detecting of a given finger gesture comprises identifying a key on the keyboard where a motion started claim 20 , determining a motion direction and measuring a duration of a motion.22. The method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the motion direction of the given finger gesture is selected from a group consisting of a 0 degree direction motion claim 21 , a 90 degree direction motion claim 21 , a 180 degree direction motion and a 270 degree direction motion.23. The method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the duration of the motion is measured from the start of the motion to the end of the motion.24. The method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the measuring of the duration of the motion comprises detecting a given distance covered after the start of the motion.25. The method as claimed in claim 20 , wherein the given finger gesture is detected from a group of finger gestures claim 20 , further wherein each finger gesture command depends on the key of the keyboard where the finger motion started.26. The method as claimed in ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING KEYPAD VIA VARIOUS TYPES OF GESTURES

A system and method of receiving various types of gestures and displays corresponding keypads on the mobile device are provided. The method includes receiving a keypad calling command, and arranging and displaying one or more keypad blocks on the screen of the mobile device, according to a track of the keypad calling command. The keypad display system includes an input unit for receiving a user's input, and a controller for determining whether the user's input is a keypad calling command, and for arranging and displaying one or more keypad blocks on the screen, according to a track of the keypad calling command. 1. A method for displaying a keypad on a mobile device , the method comprising:receiving a keypad calling command; andarranging and displaying one or more keypad blocks on the screen of the mobile device, according to a track of the keypad calling command.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the keypad calling command comprises one or more drag gestures that are input and one or more touch release gestures after the drag gestures; andwherein the displaying of the keypad blocks comprises arranging and displaying a reference row of keypad blocks in locations where the touches are released.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the displaying of the keypad blocks comprises:arranging and displaying the remaining rows of keypad blocks according to the track of the drag gestures.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the displaying of the keypad blocks comprises:displaying the keypad blocks including at least one of icons, numbers, letters, and special functions, according to the number of drag gestures that are input.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the displaying of the keypad blocks comprises:displaying the keypad blocks including icons if the number of drag gestures that are input is one.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the displaying of the keypad blocks comprises:displaying the keypad blocks including numbers if the number of drag gestures that are input is three. ...

Gestures for Special Characters

In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a keyboard on a touch-screen of a computing device; in response to a touch gesture within a display area of the touch-screen, the touch gesture comprising one or more paths that comprise two or more points on the touch-screen, determining a particular one of a plurality of characters corresponding to the touch gesture; and entering the particular one of the characters as user input to the computing device. 1. A method comprising:displaying, by a computing device, a keyboard on a touch-screen of the computing device; andin response to a touch gesture within a display area of the touch-screen, the touch gesture comprising one or more paths that comprise two or more points on the touch-screen:determining, by the computing device, a particular one of a plurality of characters corresponding to the touch gesture; andentering, by the computing device, the particular one of the characters as user input to the computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the particular character is a comma claim 1 , em dash claim 1 , en dash claim 1 , parenthesis claim 1 , caret claim 1 , slash claim 1 , tilde claim 1 , quotation mark claim 1 , or question mark.3. The method of claim 1 , where in the particular character is an Arabic claim 1 , Chinese claim 1 , Hangul claim 1 , Hindi claim 1 , or Kanji character4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the particular one of the characters comprises:determining a diacritical mark corresponding to the touch gesture; andmodifying, with the diacritical mark, a character entered with the keyboard immediately before the touch gesture.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the touch gesture occurs at or near a location within the display area displaying a character entered with the keyboard immediately before the touch gesture.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the touch gesture occurs at or near a location within the display area displaying the keyboard.7. One or more computer-readable ...

DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

The present technique relates to a display control device, a display control method, and a program that are capable of making inputtable gesture motions easy to notice. A display control unit causes a display unit to display a gesture motion guide in a first state. When a detecting unit for detecting gesture motions detects a predetermined gesture motion, the display control unit changes the guide corresponding to the detected gesture motion to a second state and then causes the display unit to display the guide. The technique according to this disclosure can be applied to an information processing terminal that includes a display unit, for example. 1. A display control device comprising:a display control unit configured to cause a display unit to display a guide for a gesture motion in a first state; anda detecting unit configured to detect the gesture motion,the display control unit changing the guide to a second state and causing the display unit to display the guide when the gesture motion is detected, the guide corresponding to the detected gesture motion.2. The display control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe gesture motion corresponds to a command for controlling a predetermined device, andthe display control device further comprisesa communication unit configured to transmit the command corresponding to the detected gesture motion to the device.3. The display control device according to claim 2 , whereinthere is a plurality of guides for the gesture motion in accordance with categories of devices,the display control device further comprisesa selecting unit configured to select a category of the device and a guide for the gesture motion, andthe display control unit causes the display unit to display the guide selected by the selecting unit for the gesture motion in the first state.4. The display control device according to claim 1 , further comprising the display unit.5. A display control method comprising the steps of:causing a display unit to ...

APPLICATION PROGRAM CONTROL INTERFACE

A method for controlling an application program, an electronic device thereof, and a recording medium thereof are provided. In the present method, when detecting at least one touch area on a touch screen of the electronic device, all touch points contained within each of the touch areas are obtained. Then, a unique typical coordinate value is determined according to a coordinate value of each of the touch points. Finally, an application program is controlled to execute a function relative to the typical coordinate value. Hence, the application program is controlled to execute the corresponding function by detecting the user operation on the touch screen so as to improve a convenience of operating the electronic device. 1. A method for controlling an application program , adapted to an electronic device having a touch screen comprising at least two separate touch areas such as a first touch area and a second touch area , and each touch area of the at least two touch areas comprises a plurality of touch points with each touch point having a x-axis coordinate value and a y-axis coordinate value , and the method comprising:detecting a first touch signal;obtaining based on the first touch signal a first plurality of touch points contained within the first touch area;determining for each touch point of the first plurality of touch points the x-axis coordinate value and the y-axis coordinate value;determining for the first touch area a first typical x-axis coordinate value and a first typical y-axis coordinate value by scaling and averaging the x-axis coordinate values of the first plurality of touch points and by scaling and averaging the y-axis coordinate values of the first plurality of touch points; andcontrolling the application program to execute a first function corresponding to the typical x-axis coordinate value and the typical y-axis coordinate value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining for the first touch area the first typical x-axis ...

Zhuyin Input Interface on a Device

One of a pair of alternate key planes of a virtual keyboard is presented. Each key plane includes a partial set of phonetic symbols from a phonetic alphabet. A first key plane includes a set of initial phonetic symbols. A second key plane includes a set of final phonetic symbols and a set of tone marks. The virtual keyboard automatically switches between the first key plane and the second key plane upon receiving a predetermined set of user input triggers. A sequence of Zhuyin phonetic symbol input is received from a user interface, where the sequence of Zhuyin phonetic symbols represents phonetic spellings of a plurality of Chinese characters. User input to select one of a list of Chinese character combinations is received. The selected Chinese character combination is entered as text input in the user interface. 1. A method , comprising: [ the user interface comprises a virtual keyboard that includes a first key plane and a second key plane;', 'the first key plane comprises a set of initial phonetic symbols of a Chinese Zhuyin alphabet;', 'the second key plane comprises a set of final phonetic symbols of the Chinese Zhuyin alphabet; and', 'display of the first key plane and display of the second key plane are mutually exclusive;, 'receiving a sequence of Zhuyin symbols input from a user interface presented on the touch-sensitive surface, the sequence of Zhuyin symbols representing phonetic spellings of a plurality of Chinese characters, wherein, 'presenting a list of Chinese character combinations corresponding to the sequence of Zhuyin symbols;', 'receiving user input to select one of the list of Chinese character combinations; and', 'entering the selected Chinese character combination as text input in the user interface., 'at an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface;'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequence of Zhuyin symbols represents phonetic spellings of the plurality of Chinese characters without corresponding tone marks for ...

Mobile communicator device including user attentiveness detector

Disclosed herein is a mobile communicator that includes a speed detection system for determining whether the mobile communicator is moving faster than a threshold speed. The mobile communicator further includes a user attentiveness detector configured to determine whether a user is inattentive and a sensor element configured to determine orientation of the mobile communicator. The mobile communicator further includes a circuit configured to ensure that a functionality of the mobile communicator is in a turned off state when the speed detection system determines that the mobile communicator is moving faster than the threshold speed and at least one of: (a) the user attentiveness detector determines that the user is inattentive; and (b) the sensor element determines that the mobile communicator is in a substantially vertical position.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING CALCULATIONS IN CHARACTER INPUT MODE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A method and apparatus for performing calculations in a character input mode of an electronic device. Character input is received in the character input mode, and input characters are displayed in a character input window. If determined that an arithmetic expression is present in the displayed input characters, the arithmetic expression is evaluated, and an evaluation result is displayed. A calculation enabling condition may be satisfied prior to, or after, the arithmetic expression identification. The method may be applied to character input modes of a text messaging or email application, or of a word processing application. 1. A method for performing calculations in a character input mode of a electronic device , comprising:receiving character input in the character input mode and displaying input characters in a character input window;determining whether a preset calculation enabling condition is satisfied;checking whether an arithmetic expression is present in the displayed input characters;evaluating the arithmetic expression when the preset calculation enabling condition is satisfied; anddisplaying a result of the evaluation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calculation enabling condition is satisfied when a given key of the character input window is continuously touched for a preset time or more.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein checking whether an arithmetic expression is present comprises determining whether a portion of the displayed input characters selected by a drag gesture is an arithmetic expression.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating the arithmetic expression further comprises presenting the arithmetic expression in a manner distinct from the remaining portion of the displayed input characters.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the evaluation result comprises replacing the arithmetic expression with the evaluation result.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the evaluation result comprises displaying a pop-up window ...

Scrolling Virtual Music Keyboard

Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for scrolling a virtual keyboard on a touch screen device including a display. A first aspect allows detecting a user contact swipe motion in a predetermined direction along said keyboard, scrolling said keyboard across said display in accordance with said motion, and stopping said scrolling upon termination of user contact swipe motion. A second aspect allows scrolling of a virtual keyboard to snap to an intelligent position based on a song key or relative minor of the song key. A third aspect allows a note to be held when a user's finger remains in contact with the display even though the finger is no longer in contact with a key linked to the note on the keyboard as a result of scrolling. A fourth aspect displays a second musical instrument keyboard adjacent to a first musical instrument keyboard, wherein said second musical instrument keyboard is linked to said first musical instrument keyboard such that scrolling of one keyboard causes automatic scrolling of the other keyboard. 1one or more processors; and displaying a first musical instrument keyboard on said display, wherein said keyboard contains more keys than are simultaneously visible on said display;', 'receiving user input as to a musical key;', 'detecting a user contact swipe motion in a predetermined direction along said keyboard, for scrolling said keyboard across said display in accordance with said motion, and for stopping said scrolling upon termination of user contact swipe motion; and', 'aligning said keyboard on said display such that an end key visible on an end of said keyboard is related to said musical key input after stopping of said scrolling, wherein said aligning module aligns said end key based on a predetermined distance of said end key from an edge of said display upon termination of user contact swipe motion., 'a computer-readable medium including instructions which, when executed by the one or more ...

CONTEXTUALIZATION OF MACHINE INDETERMINABLE INFORMATION BASED ON MACHINE DETERMINABLE INFORMATION

A system for contextualizing machine indeterminable information based on machine determinable information may include a memory, an interface, and a processor. The memory may store an electronic document image which may include information determinable by a machine and information indeterminable by a machine The processor may be operative to receive, via the interface, the electronic document image. The processor may determine the machine determinable information of the electronic document image and may identify the machine indeterminable information of the electronic document image. The processor may contextualize the machine indeterminable information based on the machine determinable information. The processor may present the contextualized machine indeterminable information to the user to facilitate interpretation thereof. In response thereto, the processor may receive, via the interface, data representative of a user determination associated with the machine indeterminable information. 1. A method of contextualizing machine indeterminable information based on machine determinable information , the method comprising:receiving an electronic document image, the electronic document image comprising at least a portion of which may be determinable by a machine, the remainder being indeterminable by a machine;determining machine determinable information of the electronic document image;identifying machine indeterminable information on the electronic document image;contextualizing the machine indeterminable information based on the identified machine determinable information;presenting the contextualized machine indeterminable information to a user to facilitate interpretation thereof; andreceiving, from the user through a touchscreen display, data representative of a user determination associated with the machine indeterminable information.2. The method of further comprising storing the data representative of the user determination in a data store.3. The method of ...

Apparatus and method for providing application list depending on external device connected to mobile device

A method for providing an application list depending on an external device connected to a mobile device is provided. The method includes displaying a plurality of first shortcut keys for executing a plurality of first applications, on a display of the mobile device, determining whether the mobile device is connected to an external device, if the mobile device is connected to the external device, displaying on the display at least one second shortcut key for executing at least one second application, with which the external device can be used, among the plurality of first applications, determining whether the second shortcut key displayed on the display is selected, if the second shortcut key is selected, executing a second application corresponding to the selected second shortcut key in the mobile device, and displaying execution results of the second application on the display.

METHOD OF PROCESSING TOUCH INPUT FOR MOBILE DEVICE

Reducing a touch input error rate for a touchscreen-enabled mobile device by displaying a keypad on the touchscreen; detecting a touch applied to the touchscreen; extracting, when the touch is released, a first set of coordinates; executing a function corresponding to a first key value mapped to the first set of coordinates from a key value table corresponding to the keypad; selecting a second set of coordinates within a predetermined threshold distance from the first set of coordinates, wherein a second key value is mapped to the second set of coordinates; and updating the key value table by changing the second key value for the second set of coordinates to the first key value. 1. A method for processing a touch input applied to a mobile device equipped with a touchscreen , the method comprising:displaying a keypad on the touchscreen;detecting a touch applied to the touchscreen;in response to the touch being released, extracting a first set of coordinates for the touchscreen corresponding to the detected touch;executing a function corresponding to a first key value mapped to the first set of coordinates from a key value table corresponding to the keypad; andupdating the key value table by changing a second key value for a second set of coordinates to the first key value, the second set are within a predetermined threshold distance from the first set and the second key value is mapped to the second set.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a subsequent touch on the touch screen after updating the key value table;in response to the subsequent touch being released, extracting a subsequent set of touch coordinates in a subsequent touch area; andin response to a key value mapped to the subsequent set of touch coordinates indicating a backspace, further updating the key value table by resetting the first key value for the second coordinates to the second key value, wherein the second key value represents an initial or default key value.3. The method of ...

Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface Supporting User Navigations of Graphical Objects on a Touch Screen Display

A portable multifunction device displays a first user interface object and a second user interface object on a touch screen display. Upon detecting a finger-down event at the first user interface object and one or more finger-dragging events on the touch screen display, the device moves the first user interface object on the touch screen display along a path determined by the finger-dragging events until the first user interface object at least in part overlaps the second user interface object. Upon detecting a finger-up event at the second user interface object, the device visually replaces the second user interface object with the first user interface object.

Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Manipulating Soft Keyboards

An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface concurrently displays on the display an application content area and an unsplit keyboard, the unsplit keyboard being located at a bottom of the display. The device detects a first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface. In response to detecting the first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface, the device converts the unsplit keyboard into a split keyboard and moves the split keyboard away from the bottom of the display over the application content area in accordance with the first gesture. 1. A method , comprising: [ an application content area, and', 'an unsplit keyboard, the unsplit keyboard being located at a bottom of the display;, 'concurrently displaying on the display'}, 'detecting a first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface, the first gesture occurs at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to the unsplit keyboard at the bottom of the display; and,', converting the unsplit keyboard into a split keyboard, and', 'moving the split keyboard away from the bottom of the display over the application content area in accordance with the first gesture., 'in response to detecting the first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface], 'at an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface2. The method of claim 1 , including: 'prior to converting the unsplit keyboard into the split keyboard, moving the unsplit keyboard away from the bottom of the display over the application content area in accordance with the first gesture.', 'in response to detecting the first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface3. The method of claim 1 , including: 'displaying an animation of the unsplit keyboard converting into the split keyboard while moving the keyboard away from the bottom of the display.', 'in response to detecting the first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface4. The method of claim 1 , including: the application content area, and', 'the split keyboard, the split keyboard being ...

POSTURE-ADAPTIVE SELECTION

In one example a computing device includes at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor may be configured to output for display, a graphical keyboard comprising a plurality of keys. The at least one processor may be configured to receive an indication of an input detected at a presence-sensitive input device operatively coupled to the computing device; and responsive to receiving the indication, determine an input posture of the input, wherein the input posture represents an orientation of the computing device in relation to an input unit used to provide the input. The at least one processor may be configured to select, based at least in part on the input posture, a spatial model that is used for determining a probability that at least one of the one or more of the plurality of keys has been selected. 1. A method comprising:outputting, by a computing device and for display, a graphical keyboard comprising a plurality of keys;receiving, by the computing device, an indication of an input detected at a presence-sensitive input device operatively coupled to the computing device;responsive to receiving the indication, determining, by the computing device, an input posture of the input, wherein the input posture represents an orientation of the computing device in relation to an input unit used to provide the input; andselecting, based at least in part on the input posture and by the computing device, a spatial model that is used for determining a probability that at least one of the one or more of the plurality of keys has been selected.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the input is a first input claim 1 , the presence-sensitive input device is a presence-sensitive display claim 1 , and the graphical keyboard is output claim 1 , for display claim 1 , at the presence-sensitive display claim 1 , wherein determining the input posture further comprises:determining, by the computing device, a distance between a first location on the presence-sensitive display ...

INPUT METHOD, INPUT APPARATUS, AND TERMINAL DEVICE

An input method is provided by embodiments of the present invention, relating to the communications field, and invented to improve the input experience of a user. The input method includes: providing an input interface on a touch display screen, where the input interface includes a virtual soft keyboard distributed in a sector area around a lower left corner or lower right corner of the input interface; receiving an input instruction which is input by a user through the virtual soft keyboard; and displaying input information corresponding to the input instruction. An input apparatus and a terminal device are also provided by embodiments of the present invention. The present invention is applicable to a mobile device or a handheld device. 1. An input method , comprising:providing an input interface on a touch display screen, wherein the input interface comprises a virtual soft keyboard distributed in a sector area around a lower left corner or lower right corner of the input interface;receiving an input instruction which is input by a user through the virtual soft keyboard; anddisplaying input information corresponding to the input instruction.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the virtual soft keyboard comprises one or more key bars in sector ring shapes distributed in sequence from outside to inside in the sector area claim 1 , and the key bars are provided with keys in triangular or rectangular or irregular polygonal shapes.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein:the virtual soft keyboard comprises a term selection area, a character key area, and a function key area, wherein the term selection area comprises one or more key bars in sector ring shapes outermost in the sector area, the character key area comprises one or more key bars in sector ring shapes in the middle of the sector area and is adjacent to the term selection area, and the function key area comprises one or more key bars in sector ring shapes innermost in the sector area and is ...

MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING TOUCH SCREEN AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING CURSOR THEREOF

A method comprising measuring a change of capacitance associated with a user input approaching a display of an electronic device, determining whether the user input is within a proximity range of the display of the electronic device based on the change of capacitance, displaying a Graphical User Interface (GUI) object at a location of the display of the electronic device according to whether the user input is within the proximity range of the display of the electronic device, determining whether the user input is within a touch range of the display of the electronic device based on the change of capacitance, and performing a function at the location according to whether the user input is within the touch range of the display of the electronic device. 1. A method comprising:measuring a change of capacitance associated with a user input approaching a display of an electronic device;determining whether the user input is within a proximity range of the display of the electronic device based on the change of capacitance;displaying a Graphical User Interface (GUI) object at a location of the display of the electronic device according to whether the user input is within the proximity range of the display of the electronic device;determining whether the user input is within a touch range of the display of the electronic device based on the change of capacitance; andperforming a function at the location according to whether the user input is within the touch range of the display of the electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the GUI object comprises:displaying a cursor at the location of the display of the electronic device as an indication.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the GUI object comprises:displaying, as an indication, a corresponding one of a plurality of colored cursors based on an increase or decrease of a degree of the change of capacitance.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of colored cursors comprises:at least ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF KEY INPUTTING AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

An electronic apparatus includes a user interface to display a key input region on a touch screen, a converter to output a key value corresponding to the touch region as a keyboard signal when a touch is input on the key input region, and a controller to execute an event corresponding to the output keyboard signal. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a user interface to display a key input region on a touch screen;a converter to output a key value corresponding to the touch region as a keyboard signal when a touch is input on the key input region; anda controller to execute an event corresponding to the output keyboard signal.2. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the converter receives a keyboard signal from an external keyboard and forwards the input keyboard signal to the controller claim 1 , andthe converter receives a key value corresponding to the touch region and provides a keyboard signal corresponding to the input key value to the controller.3. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when a preset region is input on the touch screen claim 1 , the user interface displays the key input region.4. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an input part to receive a display command of the key input region using a physical switch,wherein, when the display command is input through the input part, the user interface displays the key region.5. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the key input region is in a form of a keyboard.6. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the keyboard signal is a keyboard scancode.7. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the converter is a MICOM which supports a PS/2 interface.8. The electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the touch is input on the touch screen claim 1 , the user interface outputs coordinates of the touch screen of the touched region claim 1 , andthe converter extracts a key value corresponding to the coordinates of the touch screen, ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AUTOMATICALLY HIDING KEYPAD METHOD AND DIGITAL DATA STORAGE MEDIA

An electronic device and a method for displaying content on a touch screen of the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen configured to selectively display a keypad and a search list area, wherein a search list present in the search list area is generated according to data entered via the keypad; and a processor coupled to the touch screen. The processor is configured to, in response to an input signal generated in the search list area and received by the touch screen, control the touch screen to hide the keypad that is currently displayed on the touch screen and enlarge the search list area. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a touch screen configured to selectively display a keypad and a search list area, wherein a search list present in the search list area is generated according to data entered via the keypad; anda processor coupled to the touch screen,wherein the processor is configured to, in response to an input signal generated in the search list area and received by the touch screen, control the touch screen to hide the keypad that is currently displayed on the touch screen and enlarge the search list area.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the touch screen is further configured to display an input field claim 1 , and the search list present in the search list area is generated according to the data entered in the input field via the keypad.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to control the touch screen to display the keypad that is currently hidden from the touch screen in response to a touch input detected within an area of the input field.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the touch screen is further configured to display a keypad access key claim 1 , and the processor is further configured to claim 1 , in response to activation of the keypad access key claim 1 , control the touch screen to either display the keypad that is currently hidden from ...

Apparatus and Method for Conditionally Enabling or Disabling Soft Buttons

A method of operating a multifunction device includes displaying a soft keyboard having a plurality of buttons including one or more unconditionally enabled buttons and one or more conditionally enabled buttons. The method further includes detecting a first input with a first button at a first time; detecting a second input with a second button at a second time after the first time, where the second button is a conditionally enabled button; and in response to the detecting the second input with the second button at the second time: in accordance with a determination that the period of time between the first time and the second time is above a predefined threshold, activating the second button; and in accordance with a determination that the period of time between the first time and the second time is below the predefined threshold, preventing the second button from being activated. 1. A multifunction device , comprising:a touch screen display;one or more processors;memory; and displaying a soft keyboard having a plurality of buttons including one or more unconditionally enabled buttons and one or more conditionally enabled buttons, wherein each respective unconditionally enabled button of the one or more unconditionally enabled buttons is always responsive to an activation input on the respective unconditionally enabled button while the soft keyboard is displayed;', 'detecting a first input with a first button at a first time;', 'detecting a second input with a second button at a second time after the first time, wherein the second button is a conditionally enabled button; and', in accordance with a determination that the period of time between the first time and the second time is above a predefined threshold, activating the second button; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the period of time between the first time and the second time is below the predefined threshold, preventing the second button from being activated., 'in response to the detecting the ...

Mobile communication terminal and control method thereof

A mobile communication terminal including a display unit; a controller configured to display, on a screen of the display unit, a first list including a plurality of tasks; and an input unit configured to select at least one of the plurality of tasks. The controller is further configured to visually and discriminately divide the screen, display information corresponding to a task selected, display a second list including icons corresponding to tasks that are being currently executed, display progress state information indicating a progress state of the currently executing tasks on the bottom screen, and update the second list based on a detection result of the tasks being currently executed, and scroll through the icons listed in the second list so as to display other icons not being displayed in the bottom screen when a scroll signal indicating a scroll of the second list is received from the input unit.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURED ENTRY OF USER AUTHENTICATION DATA

Techniques for improving security of transactions requesting user authentication data entry via mobile devices are described herein. The mobile device is configured to wirelessly communicate using a near field communications (NFC) standard used to communicate over very short distances. The mobile device includes a graphical user interface (GUI) configured to display a virtual keypad arranged in a randomly generated pattern, the pattern being configured to be changed in a random manner at each instance of displaying the virtual keypad. Security of transaction is improved by randomly changing positions of virtual keys of the virtual keypad configured to receive the user authentication data. 119-. (canceled)20. A mobile device comprising:a processor;a memory device coupled to the processor; anda display device coupled to the processor, the display device comprising a graphical user interface (GUI) configured to display a virtual keypad arranged in a pattern, the pattern being configured to be changed in a random manner.21. The mobile device of claim 20 , further comprising:a first communications module (COM) coupled to the processor, the first COM being configured to wirelessly communicate using a near field communications (NFC) standard configured to provide encrypted communications over 20 centimeters.22. The mobile device of claim 20 , wherein the pattern of the virtual keypad emulates a numeric keypad having at least 12 keys.23. The mobile device of claim 20 , wherein the pattern of the virtual keypad emulates a numeric keypad having at least 12 keys claim 20 , wherein the at least 12 keys are arranged in a 4×3 matrix pattern claim 20 , wherein the random manner includes randomly swapping positions of any two sets of elements aligned in one direction.24. The mobile device of claim 20 , wherein the pattern is changed in the random manner by rotation of 10 keys out of at least 12 keys.25. The mobile device of claim 20 , wherein the change in the pattern in the random ...

MULTI-DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISPLAY THEREOF

A multi-display apparatus includes a first body configured to have a first display placed therein, a second body configured to have a second display placed therein, a hinge configured to connect the first body and the second body and to rotatably support the first body and the second body, a communicator configured to communicate with a web server when a web browser is executed, a storage configured to store web page data received from the web server, and a controller configured to display, on the first display, a first web browsing screen based on the web page data, and to display, on the second display, when a first object is selected on the first web browsing screen, a second web browsing screen, which is linked with the first object. 1. A multi-display apparatus , comprising:a first body configured to have a first display placed therein;a second body configured to have a second display placed therein;a hinge configured to connect the first body and the second body and to rotatably support the first body and the second body;a communicator configured to communicate with a web server when a web browser is executed;a storage configured to store web page data received from the web server; anda controller configured to display, on the first display, a first web browsing screen based on the web page data, and to display, on the second display, when a first object is selected on the first web browsing screen, a second web browsing screen, which is linked with the first object.2. The multi-display apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to display claim 1 , on the first display claim 1 , when a second object is selected on the second web browsing screen claim 1 , a third web browsing screen claim 1 , which is linked with the second object.3. The multi-display apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to have the first web browsing screen overlaid with the third web browsing screen claim 2 , and to alternately ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the mobile terminal are disclosed. The mobile terminal may include a touchscreen and a controller configured to control operation of the mobile terminal based on inputs at the touchscreen. A screen that includes at least one object for an application program may be displayed on the touchscreen. A graphical object associated with a prescribed function may also be displayed on the touchscreen. In response to a prescribed touch input that associates the graphical object with the application program object, the prescribed function may be performed for the application program object. 1. A mobile terminal comprising:a touchscreen; anda controller configured to control operation of the mobile terminal based on inputs at the touchscreen, wherein a screen that includes at least one object for an application program is displayed on the touchscreen, a graphical object associated with a prescribed function is displayed on the touchscreen, and in response to a prescribed touch input that associates the graphical object with the application program object, the prescribed function is performed for the application program object.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the application program includes at least one of multimedia player claim 1 , a web browser claim 1 , a phonebook claim 1 , an SNS application claim 1 , a photo viewer claim 1 , a text editor claim 1 , or an operating system of the mobile terminal claim 1 , and the application program object includes at least one of a multimedia content claim 1 , a hyperlink claim 1 , a text input field claim 1 , a search window claim 1 , a phone number claim 1 , a text message claim 1 , a photo claim 1 , a text string claim 1 , or a screen image corresponding to the application program.3. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the screen is an execution screen of the application program or a screen related to the execution of the application program claim 1 , wherein the screen ...

ARCED OR SLANTED SOFT INPUT PANELS

A soft input panel (SIP) for a computing device is configured to be used by a person holding a computing device with one hand. For example, a user grips a mobile computing device with his right hand at the bottom right corner and uses his right thumb to touch the various keys of the SIP, or grips a mobile computing device with his left hand at the bottom left corner and uses his left thumb to touch the various keys of the SIP. The SIP comprises arced or slanted rows of keys that correspond to the natural pivoting motion of the user's thumb. 1. A mobile computing device , comprising:a touch-sensitive display comprising a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, wherein the top edge is parallel to the bottom edge, the first side edge is parallel to the second side edge, and the first side edge is perpendicular to the top edge;a receiver component that receives an input from a user of the mobile computing device by way of the touch-sensitive display; and 'a first set of keys, each key in the first set of keys representing a respective character grouping that includes multiple characters, a first key in the first set of keys representing a first character grouping of two alphabetical characters and a second key in the first set of keys representing a character grouping of three alphabetical characters.', 'a keyboard display component that displays a soft input panel on the touch-sensitive display responsive to the receiver component receiving the input from the user of the mobile computing device, the soft input panel comprising a plurality of keys that are angularly offset from the top edge, the bottom edge, the first side edge, and the second side edge, the plurality of keys comprising2. The mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the first set of keys comprises a third key that represents a third character grouping of four alphabetical characters.3. The mobile computing device of claim 2 , wherein the first set of keys is arranged in a ...

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A device disclosed herein comprises a touch screen interface configured to display a plurality of different keyboard configurations, each of the keyboard configurations representing a plurality of keys, receive an input from a user to select one of a plurality of keyboard selection inputs, and in response to the selection of the one of a plurality of keyboard selection inputs, displaying a selected keyboard configuration from the plurality of different keyboard configurations, wherein each of the plurality of keys related to the selected keyboard configuration represents a word. 1. A keyboard system comprising:a touch screen interface; a database comprising a plurality of different keyboard configurations, each of the keyboard configurations representing a plurality of keys to be displayed on the touch screen interface; and', 'one or more computer executable instructions for performing a computer process, the computer process comprising displaying one or more of the plurality of keys on the touch screen interface., 'one or more computer readable storage media configured to store2. The keyboard system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more of the plurality of keys represents a word of more than one character.3. The keyboard system of claim 2 , wherein the computer process comprising:receiving an input from a user to move one of the plurality of keys from a first of the plurality of different keyboard configuration to a second of the plurality of keyboard configuration; andchanging the first and the second keyboard configurations in the database.4. The keyboard system of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of keyboard configurations allows the user to use the each of the plurality of keys without requiring any scrolling.5. The keyboard system of claim 2 , wherein the computer process further comprising:receiving an input indicating selection of a first of the plurality of different keyboard configurations; anddisplaying plurality of keys represented by the first ...

PORTABLE COMPUTER-COMMUNICATOR DEVICE WITH ROLLABLE DISPLAY

A portable electronic multi-functional computer-communicator device is described which has a flexible rollable display and may be converted to various states and shapes, each designed to replace certain class or classes of existing electronic devices. 1. A portable computer-communicator device comprising:a core module; anda flexible assembly attached by its one side to the core module and capable of being rolled around the core module, the flexible assembly further comprising a flexible rollable display.2. The computer-communicator device of claim 1 , wherein the core module has cylindrical shape.3. The computer-communicator device of claim 2 , wherein the flexible assembly further comprises a plurality of rigidity bars each arranged parallel to the main axis of the core module.4. The computer-communicator device of claim 2 , wherein the flexible assembly further comprises a plurality of flattening bands each arranged perpendicular to the main axis of the core module.5. The computer-communicator device of claim 4 , wherein each flattening band has mechanical properties and shape similar to those of a cut of a common measuring tape made of a steel band.6. The computer-communicator device of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of flattening bands comprises at least one flattening band arranged with its convex side facing the flexible rollable display.7. The computer-communicator device of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of flattening bands further comprises at least one flattening band arranged with its concave side facing the flexible rollable display.8. The computer-communicator device of claim 7 , wherein the flattening bands are pressed against back side of the rigidity bars by means of an elastic back cover claim 7 , the back cover attached to rigidity bars claim 7 , the back cover surrounding each flattening band from three sides.9. The computer-communicator device of claim 8 , further comprising one or more touchpad keyboard units claim 8 , each touchpad keyboard ...

APPLIANCE WITH CONTEXT-SENSITIVE FIXED-POSITION USER INTERFACE

An appliance and method utilize a context-sensitive fixed-position user interface including cycle type controls used to select a cycle type and cycle configuration controls used to configure settings associated with particular cycle types. Indicators of the cycle type and cycle configuration controls are selectively set to active or inactive states during cycle type selection and cycle configuration phases to facilitate user configuration of settings for the appliance prior to performing an appliance cycle. 1. A laundry washing machine , comprising:a container rotatably disposed within a housing;a door mounted to the housing to provide access to the container;a drive system configured to rotate the container;a controller coupled to the drive system and configured to perform a wash cycle, the controller supporting a plurality of wash cycle types and a plurality of settings for the wash cycle, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of settings are unused by at least one of the plurality of wash cycle types; and a plurality of wash cycle type controls, wherein the function of each wash cycle type control selects an associated wash cycle type from among the plurality of wash cycle types; and', 'a plurality of wash cycle configuration controls, wherein the function of each wash cycle configuration control configures one or more associated settings among the plurality of settings;, 'a touch-sensitive glass control panel mounted on the housing or the door, the touch-sensitive glass control panel including a plurality of touch-sensitive regions respectively defining a plurality of controls, wherein each control includes an associated function performed by the control and an associated indicator disposed at a fixed position on the touch-sensitive glass control panel, wherein the indicator of each control includes an active state that identifies the associated function of the control and an inactive state that substantially hides the associated function of the control, ...