Abstract:
A method and an apparatus are provided for executing applications. Based on receiving a first user input, a first window comprising number keys is displayed. Based on a second user input selecting one of the number keys, the first window and a second window are displayed together. The second window includes a list of applications, each represented by an icon image and an application name. Based on an application being selected from a list of applications, the selected application is mapped to the selected number key and an icon image corresponding to the selected application is included in the selected number key. After the selected application is mapped, a third user input is received corresponding to the selected number key. In response to receiving the third user input, a first function is performed associated with the selected application based on a duration of the third user input.
Abstract:
A method and an electronic device are provided in which, in response to a first user input, a stack of partially overlaid visual elements is displayed in response to the first user input. Each visual element corresponds to an application that is running in the electronic device and includes an index item representing the corresponding application. A second user input for selecting a visual element from the stack of partially overlaid visual elements is received through the touchscreen. An execution screen of an application corresponding to the selected visual element is displayed.
Abstract:
A method and an electronic device are provided in which, in response to a first user input, a stack of partially overlaid visual elements is displayed in response to the first user input. Each visual element corresponds to an application that is running in the electronic device and includes an index item representing the corresponding application. A second user input for selecting a visual element from the stack of partially overlaid visual elements is received through the touchscreen. An execution screen of an application corresponding to the selected visual element is displayed.
Abstract:
A method of providing a service using a keypad is provided. The method includes displaying a text box and a keypad on an executed screen, inputting a start identifier according to a selection of a smart conversion button of the keypad, inputting a command after the identifier, inputting a termination identifier after the command, performing an intelligent service according to the command when the termination identifier is inputted, and outputting a result according to the intelligent service in the text box.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for a search function are provided in a touch-sensitive device that supports a search for contents in a list view by using a dedicated keypad displayed in the list view. In the method, the apparatus displays the dedicated keyboard for a content search in the list view, and performs the content search in the list view in response to an interaction inputted on the dedicated keyboard. The apparatus then displays at least one execution item associated with at least one found content, and executes the content associated with a selected one among the at least one execution item.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for displaying icons on a mobile terminal by displaying icons, receiving an edit command for editing an arranged state of the icons, checking an arrangement rule corresponding to the edit command, and arranging and displaying the icons according to the arrangement rule. Because the arranged state of icons is edited and restored with a simple operation, intuitive use is improved.