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Controlling functions of a handheld multifunction device

  • US 20070004451A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2005
  • Published: 01/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A multifunction device that can be held in a plurality of orientations, including a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation, the multifunction device, comprising:

  • a user interface including a display;

    a plurality of applications that provide the multifunction device with respective functions, the plurality of applications comprising at least two of organizer, communication, utility, and entertainment functions, wherein at least a portion of the application include different modes of operation; and

    control means for detecting an orientation of the multifunction device and for automatically switching between the plurality of applications based on the detected orientation.

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