Abstract:
A method and system for executing an operation in an electronic device using a camera are provided. Each finger action is associated with an operation. Further, the operation is classified as a processing operation that is executed when capturing content, or a post-processing operation that is executed after capturing the content. The method executes the operation based on the fingerprint of the user. The electronic device comprises a fingerprint reader to read the fingerprint of the user and can be present external to a screen of the electronic device or can be integrated within the screen of the electronic device.