Abstract:
A method and handheld electronic device for detecting and providing notification of a device drop are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for providing notification of a device drop on an electronic device having a processor coupled to a memory and an accelerometer, the method comprising: receiving an input from the accelerometer; and issuing an alert when the input indicates a freefall event and at least one secondary indication of a device drop exists.
Abstract:
An electronic device includes a body and a display assembly. The display assembly includes a housing, a display on one face of the housing, and a first input device located on an opposing face of the housing, adjacent at least one side of the display assembly. The display assembly is connected to the body and moveable relative to the body, between a first position in which the first input device is covered by the body and a second position in which the input device is exposed.
Abstract:
A navigation-enabled device has a memory operatively coupled to a processor for executing a navigation application, a speaker operatively coupled to the processor for providing navigational notifications, and a position-determining system for determining a current location to enable the processor to identify a current route on which the device is located. The processor is configured to determine whether the current route is a familiar path and vary a frequency of the navigational notifications based on whether the current route is a familiar path.
Abstract:
An electronic device includes a body and a display assembly. The display assembly includes a housing, a display on one face of the housing, and a first input device located on an opposing face of the housing, adjacent at least one side of the display assembly. The display assembly is connected to the body and moveable relative to the body, between a first position in which the first input device is covered by the body and a second position in which the input device is exposed.
Abstract:
Methods for facilitating input of capitalized text into a handheld electronic device wherein possible inputs generated by the text disambiguation function of the handheld electronic device are provided. A capitalization key is used to convert capitalization of possible inputs generated by the disambiguation function for selection by user.
Abstract:
A method for controlling an electronic device using large keyboard targets and an electronic device which uses large keyboard targets is provided. In one embodiment, there is provided a handheld electronic device having a controller for controlling operations of the electronic device, and a display connected to the controller, as well as a keyboard comprising a plurality of keys connected to the controller. The controller, in a first input mode, is configured to generate a single input in response to activation of any key in a predefined group of keys of the keyboard.
Abstract:
Methods, systems, devices, and programming structures for providing temporary substitute placeholder content for rich media content in data sets downloaded to wireless communications devices. The substitute placeholder content may be logically related to the rich content for which it substitutes, and may be displayed in the same relative size and location as the rich content ultimately to be displayed.
Abstract:
A navigation-enabled device has a memory operatively coupled to a processor for executing a navigation application, a speaker operatively coupled to the processor for providing navigational notifications, and a position-determining system for determining a current location to enable the processor to identify a current route on which the device is located. The processor is configured to determine whether the current route is a familiar path and vary a frequency of the navigational notifications based on whether the current route is a familiar path.
Abstract:
Methods, systems, devices, and programming structures for providing temporary substitute placeholder content for rich media content in data sets downloaded to wireless communications devices. The substitute placeholder content may be logically related to the rich content for which it substitutes, and may be displayed in the same relative size and location as the rich content ultimately to be displayed.
Abstract:
A method and handheld electronic device for detecting and providing notification of a device drop are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for detecting and providing notification of a device drop on an electronic device, comprising: measuring acceleration using an accelerometer of the electronic device; monitoring for and detecting freefall events in accordance with the acceleration measurements; and issuing an alert when a freefall event is detected.