Function execution method based on a user input, and electronic device thereof
US9536126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/13
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a method and apparatus for executing a function based on a user input. The method of executing a function in an electronic device includes: sensing a user input for selecting an object in a first area; recognizing a surface pattern of an input unit used for providing a user input in a third area when the user input is sensed in the third area; and executing a related function, based on a surface pattern recognition result in the third area when the user input of the first area and the user input of the third area are associated with each other. Accordingly, a function desired by a user may be readily executed.
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