Method and apparatus for displaying graphical user interface depending on a user's contact pattern
First Claim
1. A method for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display unit in an apparatus, the method comprising:
- detecting a first input;
determining at least one GUI element based on an application being executed by the apparatus;
displaying the at least one GUI element on the display unit;
detecting a second input corresponding to the first input; and
executing a function based on the at least one GUI element according to the second input,wherein the first input and the second input are detected at the same location.
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Abstract
A graphical user interface (GUI) may be displayed on a display unit in an apparatus which may include a tactile sensor unit. When a contact by a user is detected at the tactile sensor unit, a control unit may receive a contact detection signal therefrom. Based on the contact detection signal, the control unit may determine a contact pattern and may then display the GUI corresponding to the contact pattern. The GUI may be displayed and modified depending on the location and pressure of contacts by a user'"'"'s manipulating fingers. Therefore, a user can manipulate the apparatus without any inconvenience or accidental touches.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display unit in an apparatus, the method comprising:
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detecting a first input; determining at least one GUI element based on an application being executed by the apparatus; displaying the at least one GUI element on the display unit; detecting a second input corresponding to the first input; and executing a function based on the at least one GUI element according to the second input, wherein the first input and the second input are detected at the same location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display unit, the apparatus comprising:
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a sensor unit configured to detect a first input and a second input corresponding to the first input; a control unit configured to determine at least one GUI element based on an application being executed on the apparatus, display the at least one GUI element on the display unit, and execute a function based on the at least one GUI element according to the second input, wherein the first input and the second input are detected at the same location. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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