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Electronic devices and method for controlling the user interface thereof

US8250471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2009
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2200/1637
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device and a method for controlling an user interface thereof are provided. The method includes detecting an orientation of the electronic device, determining a arrangement of the user interface according to the detected orientation, displaying a shortcut key area and a status area on the user interface, and adjusting the user interface according to the operational signals from a touch panel of the electronic device.

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