Method and apparatus for displaying graphical user interface depending on a user's contact pattern
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1. A method, comprising:
- detecting a first input on a first surface of an apparatus;
determining a graphical user interface (GUI) element based on an application being executed in association with the apparatus;
displaying the GUI element at a first location through a display surface of the apparatus, the display surface being different from the first surface;
detecting, in association with detecting the first input, a second input on the first surface or a second surface of the apparatus different from the display surface;
displaying the GUI element moving from the first location towards a second location, the second location being associated with a location of the second input; and
executing, according to the second input, a function based on the GUI element.
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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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1. A method, comprising:
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detecting a first input on a first surface of an apparatus; determining a graphical user interface (GUI) element based on an application being executed in association with the apparatus; displaying the GUI element at a first location through a display surface of the apparatus, the display surface being different from the first surface; detecting, in association with detecting the first input, a second input on the first surface or a second surface of the apparatus different from the display surface; displaying the GUI element moving from the first location towards a second location, the second location being associated with a location of the second input; and executing, according to the second input, a function based on the GUI element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18)
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9. An apparatus, comprising:
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a display comprising a display surface; at least one sensor configured to; detect a first input on a first surface of the apparatus, the first surface being different from the display surface; and detect, in association with detection of the first input, a second input on the first surface or a second surface of the apparatus, the second surface being different from the display surface; and at least one processor configured to; determine a graphical user interface (GUI) element based on an application executed in association with the apparatus; cause, at least in part, the display to display the GUI element at a first location through the display surface; cause, at least in part, the display to display movement of the GUI element from the first location towards a second location associated with a location of the second input; and execute, according to the second input, a function based on the GUI element. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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19. An apparatus, comprising:
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at least one processor; and at least one memory comprising one or more sequences of one or more instructions that, in response to being executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to; detect a first input on a first surface of the apparatus; determine a graphical user interface (GUI) element based on an application executed in association with the apparatus; cause, at least in part, the GUI element to be displayed at a first location through a display surface of the apparatus, the display surface being different from the first surface; detect, in association with detection of the first input, a second input on the first surface or a second surface of the apparatus different from the display surface; cause, at least in part, displayed movement of the GUI element from the first location towards a second location, the second location being associated with a location of the second input; and execute, according to the second input, a function based on the GUI element. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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