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Portable device comprising a touch-screen display, and method for controlling same

US9489080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2015
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a portable device including at least one foldable panel and first and second touch screens is provided. The method includes displaying, on the first touch screen, a first page designated as a home screen and an icon related to at least one application, and a dock area, and displaying, on the second touch screen, first information in a state where the foldable panel is unfolded. The method also includes replacing the first page and the dock area with an outgoing call screen, receiving a phone number input, replacing the outgoing call screen with a dialing screen, and displaying, on the second touch screen, a guide message indicating to fold the portable device for a call. The method also includes replacing the dialing screen with a mid-call screen, and removing the guide message displayed on the second touch screen, and displaying the first information.

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