Apparatus and method for changing input mode in portable terminal
US9141282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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