Method for performing function and electronic device supporting the same
US10200528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device and a method for performing a function in the electronic device are provided. The method includes recognizing that the electronic device is at a first state, the first state including that the electronic device is in an overturned state or that a predetermined amount of a display is covered; detecting a specific event in the first state; outputting a color notification associated with the detected specific event through at least a portion of the display, the portion of the display wrapping around a side edge of the electronic device; receiving a specific user input corresponding to the color notification, while outputting the color notification; and performing a function associated with the received specific user input.
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