Method of inputting user input by using mobile device, and mobile device using the method
US9507439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are a method of inputting a user input by using a mobile device and a mobile device using the method. The method of performing operations of the mobile device according to a plurality of input modes, the method being performed by the mobile device, includes operations of, determining whether the mobile device is placed on a surface, if the determining of whether the mobile device is placed on the surface indicates that the mobile device is placed on the surface, changing an input mode of the mobile device, and performing a preset operation that corresponds to the changed input mode.
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