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Multi-tasking apparatus and method in portable terminal

  • US 7,698,711 B2
  • Filed: 07/16/2007
  • Issued: 04/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multi-tasking method in a pocket-sized mobile communication device including an MP3 playing capability, the multi-tasking method comprising:

  • generating a music background play object, wherein the music background play object includes an application module including at least one applet;

    providing an interface for music play by the music background play object;

    selecting an MP3 mode in the pocket-sized mobile communication device using the interface;

    selecting and playing a music file in the pocket-sized mobile communication device in the MP3 mode;

    switching the MP3 mode to a standby mode while the playing of the music file continues;

    displaying an indication that the music file is being played in the standby mode;

    selecting and performing at least one function of the pocket-sized mobile communication device from the standby mode while the playing of the music file continues; and

    continuing to display the indication that the music file is being played while performing the selected function.

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