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Method for performing function and electronic device supporting the same

US9866674B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2016
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/02
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device and a method for performing a function in the electronic device are provided. The method includes recognizing that the electronic device is at a first state, the first state including that electronic device is in an overturned and stationary state or that a predetermined amount of a display of the electronic device is covered; detecting a specific event in the first state; outputting a color notification associated with the detected specific event through at least a portion of the display; receiving a specific user input corresponding to the color notification, while outputting the color notification; and performing a function associated with the received specific user input.

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