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Methods of launching applications responsive to device orientation and related electronic devices

US8810512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Ola Andersson · Encantado, BR
Curt Collinsworth · Helsinki, FI
Johan Svedberg · Stockholm, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2010
Grant date	Aug 19, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 28, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A method of operating an electronic device may include providing first graphic output of a first application on a display. Responsive to detecting a change in orientation of the electronic device, providing second graphic output of a second application may be automatically provided on the display. Related devices are also discussed.

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