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PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

  • US 20090046069A1
  • Filed: 08/13/2007
  • Published: 02/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling a portable electronic device having a housing, a moveable touchscreen display constrained by the housing, the touchscreen display including a touch-sensitive input surface overlying a display device, a single mechanical switch disposed between a back surface of the touchscreen display and a base of the housing, and operational components including a processor within the housing and connected to the touchscreen display and the single mechanical switch, whereby the touchscreen display moves relative to the base in response to application of sufficient force to the touchscreen display resulting in actuation of the single mechanical switch, the method comprising:

  • providing a graphical user interface for user interaction;

    receiving input from the touchscreen display and the single mechanical switch; and

    providing an output responsive to receipt of a combination of the input from the touchscreen display and the single mechanical switch.

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