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Apparatus and method for using blank area in screen

US10534434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2015
Grant dateJan 14, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04803
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for using a blank area in a screen are provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen configured to display content and receive an event for moving the content and a processor configured to move the content to a location or in a direction based on the event, configure a blank area based on the movement of content, and display setting information in the blank area. Further, various embodiments can be implemented.

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