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Apparatus and method for changing input mode in portable terminal

US9141282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2007
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04886
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are an apparatus and method for changing an input mode of a portable terminal according to the current state of the portable terminal during a character input operation using an input tool such as a stylus pen. The apparatus includes a touch sensor for detecting an input and a controller for controlling the touch sensor to receive the input from the touch sensor and changing the input mode if the input is a character input.

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