Portable device that performs an action in response to magnitude of force, method of operating the portable device, and computer program
US8885851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/22
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable device having a user input consisting of a single touch sensitive area is disclosed. The user input is arranged to output a signal responsive to force applied to the touch sensitive area. The device further has a controller arranged to discriminate one of a plurality of levels of said signal for provision of a corresponding control signal. The control signal can be used for controlling operation of the portable device. A method of operating the portable device, and a computer program for implementing the method are also disclosed.
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