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Multidimensional volume and vibration controls for a handheld electronic device

US8286095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2009
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M19/047
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for adjusting a notification setting of a handheld electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving a request to adjust a notification setting which causes the electronic device to display a notification module on a display of the electronic device. The notification module includes a plurality of control portions each corresponding to a notification setting which can be adjusted within the corresponding control portion. The method further includes detecting a selection proximate to a control portion and inputting a notification setting change based upon a selection executed within one of the control portions. The notification setting is adjusted in response to the notification setting change.

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