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Method for controlling a camera mode in a portable terminal

  • US 7,957,766 B2
  • Filed: 06/30/2009
  • Issued: 06/07/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for controlling a camera mode of a portable terminal, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining a status of a sliding key input unit of the portable terminal when the portable terminal mode is transitioned into the camera mode;

    activating only keys for a camera operation provided in the sliding key input unit when the sliding key input unit is closed;

    activating all keys provided in the sliding key input unit and a fixed key input unit located under the sliding key input unit when the sliding key input unit is open;

    controlling the lens unit to be automatically drawn out to protrude from the portable terminal when the portable terminal mode is transitioned into the camera mode; and

    determining a status of a sliding key input unit of the portable terminal when the portable terminal mode is transitioned into the camera mode;

    activating only keys for a camera operation provided in the sliding key input unit when the sliding key input unit is closed;

    activating all keys provided in the sliding key input unit and a fixed key input unit located under the sliding key input unit when the sliding key input unit is open; and

    controlling the lens unit to be automatically retracted into the portable terminal when the camera mode is terminated.

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