Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for configuring an idle screen of a portable terminal which is capable of adaptively configuring the idle screen according to the use mode of the portable terminal of a user based on a preset widget set. A method of configuring an idle screen of a portable terminal of the invention includes activating a widget set corresponding to a user request; fetching a widget configured in the widget set in an activation of the widget set; and configuring the idle screen by the fetched widget.
Abstract:
A method of automatically controlling operation between mobile terminals and a terminal supporting the same provide for automatic operation control terminals to control each terminal to recognize a specific operation generated in the terminal. Terminals generating the same operation signal automatically activate a near-distance communication module, and automatically forms a communication channel based on the near-distance communication module.
Abstract:
A mobile terminal having a foldable display and an operation method for the same are disclosed. The foldable display unit includes a plurality of display zones, wherein the application of program depends on the degree of folding angle of the display unit, and the display unit displays on its screen according to the folding angle. Further, variations of closing and opening motion of the foldable display unit triggers different modes of operation and displays
Abstract:
A touch screen-enabled mobile terminal and function display method for the same is disclosed. The function display method includes selecting a menu of the mobile terminal; and displaying a user interface window corresponding to the selected menu on a touch screen. As a result, the user can use various functions of the mobile terminal through a dual display feature.
Abstract:
A mobile device with dual display units and a method for executing a clipboard function on the mobile device are provided. The method includes displaying screen images on at least one of a first display unit and a second display unit according to an execution of an application, displaying a clipboard area on the first display unit and the second display unit according to an execution of the clipboard function, where the clipboard area includes regions allocated to the first display unit and the second display unit, respectively, and controlling the registration or the addition of an object on the first display unit or the second display unit in which a clipboard event occurs.
Abstract:
A mobile device with dual display units and a method for displaying screen images are provided. The two display units cooperate to serve as one combined display device and display one screen image thereon. Alternatively, the two display units can be independently operated and can display different screen images thereon, respectively. The method includes displaying screen images according to an execution of a particular mode on at least one of first and second display units, and displaying a screen image, searched for according to an execution of a search function, on at least one of the first and second display units, based on whether a dual mode is selected.
Abstract:
A method for a gesture-based function control for an electronic device having a touch-based input interface such as a touch screen is provided. While a selected mode is performed, a gesture launcher mode is activated in response to a user's request through a special function key or a multi-touch interaction. When receiving a user's gestural input in the gesture launcher mode, the electronic device executes a particular function corresponding to the user's gestural input.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an input device and method of a portable terminal. The present invention includes generating an input event by a first input mode, generating a second input event by a motion of the portable terminal simultaneously or consecutively with the input event, and controlling operation of an application program according to the user function of the portable terminal in consideration of the first and second input events.
Abstract:
A short-range communication device and mobile terminal, and a control method and system for the same are disclosed. The control method enables the user to control the mobile terminal through the short-range communication device having motion sensing capability. Hence, the user can conveniently control the operation of the mobile terminal through the short-range communication device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a portable terminal and method of displaying a content list using the same. A content list may be classified into groups according to a classification criterion corresponding to an arrangement method selected by a user. The classified groups may be displayed to be visually distinguishable. A first group belonging to the classified groups may be displayed with a background in a first color. The background of a second group may be displayed in a second color different from the first color, and a background of a third group may be displayed in the first color. Accordingly, a user can easily recognize that attribute information associated with the content has changed.