Abstract:
A method for controlling an electronic device including a touch panel, the method comprising: acquiring a first signal from a first area of the touch panel and acquiring a second signal from a second area of the touch panel; detecting whether a potential difference of the first signal and the second signal is larger than a preset threshold; and detecting whether a first touch corresponding to the first area and a second touch corresponding to the second area are performed by using one hand based on whether the potential difference of the first signal and the second signal is larger than the preset threshold.
Abstract:
Provided is a method for providing a service by an electronic device. The method includes: displaying a first object on a display of the electronic device, the first object being associated with at least one of a first content or a first function; determining a service related to the first object based on at least one of the first content or the first function; and providing the service.
Abstract:
A method of operating an electronic device is provided. The method includes selecting at least one particular location in content displayed on a display, identifying text included in the at least one particular location, and executing at least one program based on the text.
Abstract:
A method of detecting an environment vale of an electronic device is provided. The method includes measuring a state of one or more units related to the electronic device, determining a value based at least in part on the measured state of the one or more units related to the electronic device, determining an operation state of the electronic device according to the value, and generating an approximated environment value according to the operation state. Further, other various embodiments are available.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for controlling operations of a touchscreen terminal having grip sensors are disclosed. A grip signal is detected when the terminal is gripped. A touch-inactive area is established in the touchscreen area based at least upon the grip signal. Touches occurring within the touch-inactive area are designated as non-executable gripping touches. Accordingly, unintentional touch executions due to an overlapping grip are prevented.