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Method and apparatus for providing a changed shortcut icon corresponding to a status thereof

US9465514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2014
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04897
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a mobile apparatus which provides a changed shortcut icon corresponding to a status of the mobile apparatus is provided. The method includes displaying a shortcut icon, corresponding to a function in the mobile apparatus, on a display unit; recognizing the status of the mobile apparatus; changing an initial entry point of the shortcut icon to a changed entry icon as a function of the status; detecting an execution gesture for executing the shortcut icon; and executing the function using the changed entry point when the execution gesture is detected.

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