2009 US Patent Application Review Series - HTC Corporation, Taiwan

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G05 6G05B 19/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

G06 6G06F 01/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6G06F 03/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7G06F 03/01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8G06F 03/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10G06F 03/033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15G06F 03/038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17G06F 03/041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17G06F 03/042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25G06F 03/044 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26G06F 03/045 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26G06F 03/048 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26G06F 09/44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32G06F 09/445 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33G06F 09/54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33G06F 12/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33G06F 13/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

G06F 15/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34G06F 17/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34G06F 17/21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35G06F 17/30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36G06K 09/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

G08 37G08B 06/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

G09 37G09G 03/34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37G09G 05/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38G09G 05/08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41G09G 05/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

G10 42G10L 15/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42G10L 21/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

H01 42H01M 10/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42H01Q 01/24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43H01Q 01/38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45H01Q 09/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45H01R 03/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

H02 47H02J 07/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47H02J 07/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

H03 47H03M 11/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

H03M 11/04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

H04 48H04B 01/38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48H04B 15/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49H04J 03/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49H04L 09/06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49H04M 01/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50H04M 01/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53H04M 03/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53H04N 05/222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55H04N 05/225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55H04R 29/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

H05 56H05B 37/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56H05K 07/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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IPC Catchword Index 60



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G01R 19/00

G01C 21/00

Measuring distances, levels or bearings Navigation

App. No. 20090171564 Assignee HTC CORPORATION

Title Satellite navigation method and system

Abstract A satellite navigation method and system are provided. The system includes a global positionsystem (GPS) module, an input unit, a picture database, a geographical information system (GIS)

module, an integrating unit, and a display unit. The method includes the following steps. Firstly, anavigation area is determined through the input unit, so as to search out several picture batchesin the navigation area from the picture database. Next, a map relating to the navigation areais provided by the GIS module. Then, the picture batches and the map are integrated by theintegrating unit to produce an integrated map shown on a first frame of the display unit. Afterwards,several pictures of the picture batch chosen from the first frame displayed on a second frame andsatellite navigation information of the picture chosen from the second frame are displayed on athird frame by the display unit.

Pri. Date 20071231 App. Date 20081224 Pub. Date 20090702

G01R 19/00

Measuring electric variables Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence orsign thereof


Title Current measuring apparatus

Abstract A current measuring apparatus is disclosed. The current measuring apparatus comprises a powersupply unit, an impedance setting module, and a current measuring unit. The power supply unit isadapted to provide an electric power to an electronic apparatus. The impedance setting module isadapted to provide at least one impedance value to the electronic apparatus so that the electronicapparatus is able to be activated in response to the electric power and the impedance value. Thecurrent measuring unit is adapted to show a current consumption value of the electronic apparatusunder the activated state.


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G01S 01/00

G01S 01/00

Radio direction-finding Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristicscapable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixedrelatively to the beacon transmitters

App. No. 20090033551 Assignee HTC CorporationTitle Receiving device for global positioning system and antenna structure thereof

Abstract A receiving device for a global positioning system and an antenna structure thereof. The receivingdevice includes a housing, a circuit board and the antenna structure. The circuit board is disposedinside the housing and has a ground portion and a signal feeding portion. The antenna structureis disposed inside the housing and includes a metal plate, a first electric conducting element and asecond electric conducting element. The metal plate is used for receiving a GPS signal. The firstelectric conducting element has one end coupled to the metal plate, and the other end coupledto the ground portion of the circuit board. The second electric conducting element for feeding theGPS signal to the circuit board has one end coupled to the metal plate, and the other end coupledto the signal feeding portion of the circuit board.


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G05B 19/00

Control or regulating systems in general Programme-control systems

App. No. 20090140982 Assignee HTC Corporation

Title Navigation input mechanism, electronic device including the same and method for switching mode

thereofAbstract A navigation input mechanism is provided. The navigation input mechanism is disposed on

an electronic device. The navigation input mechanism further includes a switch sheet and abiometric recognition module. The switch sheet has a first penetrating hole and includes aplurality of switches. The switches are disposed on an upper surface of the switch sheet andsurround a peripheral region of the first penetrating hole. The biometric recognition moduleincludes a sensing unit. The sensing unit, capable of reading a biometric recognition signal, isaccommodated in the first penetrating hole, and the upper surface of the sensing unit is exposedoutside the first penetrating hole.


G06F 01/16

Electric digital data processing Details not covered by groups and Constructional details or arrangements


Title Input device and handheld electronic device

Abstract An input device and a handheld electronic device comprising the input device are provided. Theinput device comprises an elastic sheet and a switch sheet, both with alignment through-holesfor precise alignment. Thereby, a protrusion of the elastic sheet is disposed precisely above aswitch of the switch sheet. Because of the inerrable assembly of the input device, the handheldelectronic device will have an acute response to the depression made by the user.




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G06F 03/00

G06F 03/00

Electric digital data processing Inputarrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capableof being handled by the computer


Title Handheld electronic device and method for switching user interface thereofAbstract A handheld electronic device and a method for switching a user interface thereof are provided. The

present method is suitable for a handheld electronic device having a first part and a second part.The first part comprises a screen, and the second part is slidingly disposed below the first partalong a specific path. A part type of the second part is detected when the second part is slid outalong the specific path relative to the first part. Then, the user interface is switched and displayedon the screen according to the part type, wherein the displayed user interface is corresponding toapplication programs relative to the part type. As a result, convenience of executing applicationprograms on the handheld electronic device can be improved.




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G06F 03/01

G06F 03/01

Electric digital data processing Inputarrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capableof being handled by the computer Input arrangements or combined input and outputarrangements forinteraction between user and computer

App. No. 20090271702 Assignee HTC CORPORATIONTitle Method for switching user interface, electronic device and recording medium using the same

Abstract A user interface switching method, and an electronic device and a recording medium usingthe same are provided. First, a plurality of user interfaces are provided, and one of the userinterfaces is displayed in a touch screen of the portable electronic device. A representative iconbar and a hot key bar are displayed in the touch screen, wherein the representative icon barcomprises representative icons respectively corresponding to the user interfaces and the hot keybar comprises one or more hot keys corresponding to the user interface currently displayed in thetouch screen. When the touch screen detects a touch signal which falls within the representativeicon bar and is moved therein, the representative icon bar is moved correspondingly, and thedisplayed user interface and hot keys are also switched according to the representative icon onwhich the touch signal is terminated.




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G06F 03/01


Title Electronic device and user interface display method thereof

Abstract An electronic device and a user interface display method thereof are provided. The methodorganizes a plurality of computer programs and a web browser executable on the electronic deviceinto a virtual book including a plurality of ordinary pages and a list page. Each ordinary page of thevirtual book includes a user interface of one of the computer programs or a web page displayedby the web browser. When one of the ordinary pages is displayed as the current page, the userinterface or the web page of the current page is accessible to the user of the electronic device.The list page includes a plurality of entries and each of the entries represents one of the ordinarypages.




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G06F 03/02


Title Signal filtering method and electronic device

Abstract A signal filtering method for filtering signals obtained at a number of time points by an electronicdevice is provided. Each of the signals corresponds to an i-th value at an i-th time point ofthe abovementioned time points, and the i-th value and an (i+1)-th value are defined as an i-thordering sequence, wherein i is a positive integer. Each of the i-th ordering sequence and an (i+1)-th ordering sequence conforms to a first strict monotonicity. The method includes the followingsteps. Firstly, whether an (i+2)-th ordering sequence conforms to a second strict monotonicity isdetermined. If yes, then execute the next step. Determine whether an (i+3)-th ordering sequenceconforms to the second strict monotonicity. If not, a signal obtained at an (i+3)-th time point isdeleted.


G06F 03/02

Electric digital data processing Inputarrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capableof being handled by the computer Input arrangements or combined input and outputarrangements forinteraction between user and computer Input arrangements usingmanually operated switches, e.g. using

keyboards or dials


Title Portable electronic device and its key structure

Abstract A key structure of a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device hasa first operation mode and a second operation mode. The key structure comprises a key, a firstlight source, and a second light source. The first light source emits a first colored light in the firstoperation mode so that the key can display a first input symbol. The second light source emits asecond colored light in the first operation mode so that the key can display a second input symbol.As a result, users who operate portable electronic devices with the aforementioned key structurecan easily recognize the different kinds of input symbols corresponding to different input methodsin different operation modes.




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G06F 03/02


Title Keyboard module and electronic apparatus

Abstract A keyboard module suitable for being applied to an electronic apparatus is provided. Theelectronic apparatus includes a display unit and the keyboard module. The keyboard moduleis electrically connected to the display unit. The keyboard module includes a supporting structure,a membrane circuit sheet, and a vibrator. The supporting structure has a carrying surface. Themembrane circuit sheet is disposed on the carrying surface of the supporting structure and has a

plurality of triggers. The vibrator is connected to the supporting structure.Pri. Date 20080313 App. Date 20081030 Pub. Date 20090702



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G06F 03/02


Title Electronic device and method for operating application programs in the same

Abstract The present invention provides a method for operating application programs in an electronicdevice, which has a keyboard unit, a touch sensing element and a display. First, the borderinformation corresponding to a border area of the user interface provided by an applicationprogram is transmitted to a driving unit of the keyboard unit. Afterward, the keyboard unit isdivided into at least two sensing areas corresponding to the operation areas of the user interface

according to the border information. Next, the touch sensing element detects a touch on one ofthe sensing areas on the keyboard unit and then generates a responsive signal according to thetouch. Finally, an action is performed on the corresponding operation area of the user interfaceaccording to the responsive signal.




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G06F 03/02


Title Electronic device and method for executing commands in the same

Abstract The present invention provides a method for executing commands in an electronic device, whichhas a touch sensing element, a keyboard unit and a display. First, the touch sensing elementis configured for detecting a touch on one of the keys on the keyboard unit and generating aresponsive signal corresponding to the touched key. Afterward, a plurality of items correspondingto the touched key is shown on the display according to the responsive signal. Subsequently, thetouch on the key is moved onto another key on the keyboard unit so as to mark one of the items.Finally, a command associated with the marked item is executed when the touch on the key isterminated.



Title Touch sensor keypad with tactile feedback mechanisms and electronic device with the same

Abstract An electronic device includes a keyboard module, which has a plurality of first keys, a plurality ofsecond keys, a first vibration element and a second vibration element. When any one of the firstkeys is pressed or touched, the first vibration element vibrates accordingly; and when any one ofthe second keys is pressed or touched, the second vibration element vibrates accordingly therebyproviding a tactile feedback to a user.




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G06F 03/02


Title Handheld electronic device and operation method thereof

Abstract A handheld electronic device and an operation method thereof are provided. The electronic deviceincludes a virtual keyboard and a touch screen. The virtual keyboard includes a plurality of keysections. The touch screen has an inputting area for showing one of the key sections. Whenthe touch screen detects a sliding movement from a user in the inputting area, the inputting areashows another one of the key sections without showing the other ones of the key sections.



Title Method and apparatus for altering key function of software input panel and recording mediumthereof

Abstract A method and an apparatus for altering a key function of a software input panel (SIP) of anelectronic device and a recording medium thereof are provided, wherein the SIP includes aplurality of keys, and the number and layout of the keys are fixed. In the present method, first, anoperating interface of an electronic device is switched, wherein the operating interface includesthe SIP. Then, each key of the SIP is switched to an input word corresponding to the operatinginterface. As a result, the input word corresponding to each key of the SIP is automatically alteredaccording to the current operating interface, and accordingly inputting through the SIP is made

very convenient.Pri. Date 20080415 App. Date 20081219 Pub. Date 20091015



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G06F 03/033

Electric digital data processing Inputarrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capableof being handled by the computer Input arrangements or combined input and outputarrangements forinteraction between user and computer Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement ofa member into a coded form Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs,

pens or joysticksApp. No. 20090167727 Assignee HTC CORPORATION

Title Stylus and electronic device

Abstract An electronic device including a device body and a stylus is provided. The device body hasa capacitive touch panel. The stylus has a handle and a head. The head is magnetic. Thecapacitive touch panel is controlled by the stylus through magnetism of the head.



Title Method for switching wallpaper in screen lock state, mobile electronic device thereof, and storagemedium thereof

Abstract A method for switching wallpaper in screen lock state, a mobile electronic device thereof, and astorage medium thereof are provided. In the present method, an input signal is received by a touchscreen when a mobile electronic device enters a screen lock state. Then, whether the input signalis located in a specific area of the touch screen is determined. A moving track of the input signalis detected if the input signal is located in the specific area. Finally, wallpaper of the screen lockstate is switched according to the moving track. As a result, a user can switch wallpaper arbitrarilyeven if the mobile electronic device is in the screen lock state, so as to increase convenience ofswitching wallpaper.




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G06F 03/033


Title Method and apparatus for adjusting display area of user interface and recording medium usingthe same

Abstract A method and an apparatus for adjusting a display area of a user interface, and a recordingmedium using the same are provided. In this method, a first user interface and a second userinterface are displayed on a touch screen of a portable electronic device. The first user interfaceis located in a first direction side of the second user interface and the second user interface is

located in a second direction side of the first user interface. Then, the touch screen detects atouch signal. When the touch signal is moved toward the first direction, the display area of thesecond user interface is enlarged. When the touch signal is moved toward the second direction,the display area of the first user interface is enlarged. Accordingly, the size of the display area ofthe first and the second user interface can be adjusted by the user.



Title Handheld electronic device, executing application method, and digital data storage media

Abstract An application executing method is provided. The application executing method is appliedto a handheld electronic device having a body and a touch element. The touch element isdisposed at the body. The application executing method comprises the following steps. Firstly, acommunication mode is entered. Next, whether the touch element is moved is detected. If the

touch element is moved, then an application is activated.Pri. Date 20080505 App. Date 20090316 Pub. Date 20091105



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G06F 03/038

App. No. 20090167737 Assignee HTC CORPORATIONTitle Method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting viewing angle of screen

Abstract A method and an apparatus for dynamically adjusting a viewing angle of a screen are provided.The method is suitable for dynamically adjusting a viewing range of a screen of a handheldelectronic device, wherein the viewing angle of the screen is adjustable. The method is as follows.First, a shifting value of a target deviating from the viewing range of the screen is detected by asensor. Next, the viewing range of the screen is dynamically adjusted according to the shiftingvalue, so as to cover the target within the viewing range of the screen. Accordingly, the snoopingfor the content of a frame displayed on the screen by others can be prevented and a user canview the frame displayed on the screen more conveniently.


G06F 03/041

Electric digital data processing Inputarrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capableof being handled by the computer Input arrangements or combined input and outputarrangements for



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interaction between user and computer Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of amember into a coded form Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducingmeans


Title Method for determining pressed location of touch screen

Abstract A method for determining pressed locations of a touch screen, suitable for an electronic devicehaving the touch screen, is provided. In the present method, coordinates and pressure values

of m samples where the touch screen is pressed are detected. Then, the pressure values ofthose samples are compared to find n samples with the highest pressure values. Finally, thecoordinates of those n samples are averaged for determining the pressed location of the touchscreen. Accordingly, the accuracy of determining the pressed location of the touch screen can beincreased and the convenience for operating the electronic device is enhanced.



Title Unlocking method with touch sensor

Abstract An unlocking method with a touch sensor is provided. The method is adapted to a portable devicehaving a touch sensor, wherein the portable device is at a lock state. The method is as follows.

First, a signal generated by an input device is received by the touch sensor. Next, a movement ofthe touch sensor triggered by the input device is sensed. Next, the signal is identified to determinewhether or not the input device is an effective unlock device. Finally, when the input device is theeffective unlock device and the movement is an effective movement, the lock state of the portabledevice is switched to an unlock state.



Title Method of operating handheld electronic device and touch interface apparatus and storagemedium using the same

Abstract A method of operating a handheld electronic device and a touch interface apparatus and a storagemedium using the same are provided. In this method, an operating interface displayed on a touchscreen of the handheld electronic device is used to operate a function module of the handheldelectronic device. First, the function module of the handheld electronic device is activated todisplay a user interface corresponding to the function module on the touch screen. Next, anoperating function of the function module is activated, so as to display a corresponding operatinginterface on the touch screen. In the meantime, the user interface of the function module isreduced simultaneously and displayed on an area of the touch screen excluding the operatinginterface. Accordingly, a convenient operating interface is provided for the user to operate whilethe content of original displayed frame remains.


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Title User interface of portable device and operating method thereof

Abstract An operating method for a user interface is provided. The method is suitable for performing aninput operation on a virtual control panel of a portable device by an input apparatus. The methodcomprises steps of receiving an input signal through the virtual control panel. Then, a type ofthe input apparatus for generating the input signal on the virtual control panel is determined.Thereafter, according to the type of the input apparatus, a corresponding sensory feedback is

generated on the portable device.Pri. Date 20071226 App. Date 20081222 Pub. Date 20090702


Title Method for switching touch keyboard and handheld electronic device and storage medium usingthe same

Abstract A method for switching a touch keyboard and a handheld electronic device and a storage mediumusing the method are provided. The method is suitable for a handheld electronic device havinga touch screen. In the method, a character input function is first activated to display a first typetouch keyboard on a side of the touch screen. A touch signal produced within a display area ofthe first type touch keyboard is then received and it is determined whether the touch signal movesto another side of the touch screen. If the touch signal is determined to move to the another side

of the touch screen, a second type touch keyboard is displayed on the another side of the touchscreen. Accordingly, the users can switch the touch keyboard to another one conveniently so asto input characters.




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Title Handheld electronic device and screen lock method thereof

Abstract A handheld electronic device and a screen lock method thereof are provided. The methodincludes the following steps. Firstly, a detecting module detects at least one touched area ona touch screen. Next, when the at least one touched area reaches a threshold, the processingmodule disables the function of the touch screen.



Title Operating method, system and stroage device using the same

Abstract An operating method and system and a storage medium using the same are provided. Theoperating method is applied to a handheld electronic device with at least two judging modes.First, the handheld electronic device receives a touch input, and determines a judging mode outof the judging modes according to a parameter related to the touch input. Then, the touch inputis compared with a reference signal to obtain a deviation value. When the deviation value issmaller than the deviation threshold corresponding to the determined judging mode, an operationcorresponding to the touch input is executed.




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Title Method for loading images and electronic device

Abstract An image loading method applied to an electronic device having a display is provided. The methodhas the following steps. Firstly, an image is decompressed into a second bitmap file. Afterward,a bitmap attribute is obtained according to the second bitmap file. Following, a bitmap attributeis obtained according to the second bitmap file. Then, the bitmap attribute corresponding to animage is accessed. Next, a first bitmap file is generated in a first system memory according to thebitmap attribute. Then, the first bitmap file is outputted to the display.




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Title Mobile electronic device, method for entering screen lock state and recording medium thereof

Abstract A mobile electronic device, a method for entering a screen lock state and a recording mediumthereof are provided. In the present method, an input signal is received through a touch panelof the mobile electronic device. Then, a movement track of the input signal is obtained if astarting point of the input signal is located in a non-display area of the touch panel, and a verticaldisplacement of the input signal is calculated if the movement track contains a specific direction.Finally, a screen lock frame is dragged and displayed, and the mobile electronic device is switchedto the screen lock state if the displacement reaches a predetermined value. Thereby, an intuitionalway for locking the screen is provided, and accordingly, the convenience in operating the mobileelectronic device is improved.



Title Method and apparatus for operating user interface and recording medium using the same

Abstract A method and an apparatus for operating a user interface, and a recording medium using thesame are provided. First, a plurality of user interfaces is provided and one of them is displayedon a touch screen of a portable electronic device. Then, the touch screen is used for detecting atouch signal. When the touch signal is moved toward a first direction, the currently displayed user

interface is switched to another one. When the touch signal is moved toward a second direction,an item of the currently displayed user interface is switched to another item. Accordingly, a moreintuitive and convenient manner for operating the user interface is provided for the user.




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Abstract An electronic device and a user interface display method thereof are provided. The methodorganizes a plurality of computer programs and a web browser executable on the electronic deviceinto a virtual book. Each page of the virtual book includes a user interface of one of the computerprograms or a web page displayed by the web browser. The method also displays one of thepages as a destination page in response to an operating action of a user on the electronic deviceso that the user interface or the web page of the destination page is accessible to the user.




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Title Electronic device and automatically hiding keypad method and digital data storage media

Abstract A method for automatically hiding keypad, an electronic device, and a digital data storage mediumare provided. The keypad automatically hiding method is applied to an electronic device havinga touch screen. The method includes the following steps. Firstly, an input field and a keypad areshown on the touch screen. Next, an item of data is received from the keypad and inputted to theinput field. Then, a search list is shown on the touch screen according to the data. Afterwards,the keypad is hidden when the input signal for checking the search list is generated.



Title Data filtering method and electronic device using the same

Abstract A data filtering method includes the following steps. First, m pieces of data are identified at first tom




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Title Method for filtering out signals of touch device

Abstract A method for filtering out signals of a touch device includes following steps first, obtaining a touchsignal; next, obtaining signal intensity values respectively corresponding to a first sensing area,a second sensing area and a third sensing area according to the above-mentioned touch signal,wherein the above-mentioned second sensing area is located between the above-mentioned firstsensing area and third sensing area; then discarding the touch signal if the signal intensity valueof the above-mentioned second sensing area is less than the signal intensity values of the firstsensing area and the third sensing area. In this way to discard the noise signal, the presentinvention is able to increase the accuracy and the stability of a capacitive touch device.



Title Electronic device, imcoming call answering and rejection method and digital data storage media

Abstract An incoming call answering and rejecting method, an electronic device, and a digital data storagemedia are provided. The method is applied to an electronic device having a touch screen and hasthe following steps. A request of an incoming call is received. A dragging signal is generated onthe touch screen. When the dragging signal is an answering signal, the incoming call is answered.When the dragging signal is a rejecting signal, the incoming call is rejected.



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Title Method for filtering signals of touch sensitive device

Abstract A method for filtering signals of a touch sensitive device is used to judge whether or not a touchsignal output from a touch sensitive device is noise by utilize the arrangement pattern of sensingareas. If the sensing areas corresponding to the touch signal are arranged partially conforming

to a noise arrangement pattern the touch signal will be discarded. The present invention usesa scheme of comparing the arrangement diagram of a touch signal with a plurality of noisearrangement patterns to decide whether or not to discard the touch signal so as to increasethe accuracy and the stability of a capacitive touch sensitive device.



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Inputarrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capableof being handled by the computer Input arrangements or combined input and outputarrangements forinteraction between user and computer Interaction techniques for graphical user interfaces, e.g. interactionwith windows, icons or menus



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Title User interface dynamic layout system, method for arranging user interface layout and touch controldisplay system using the same

Abstract A method for arranging a user interface layout is provided. The method is adapted for a touchcontrol display displaying a plurality of icons. Each icon corresponds to a sensing range thereofon the touch control display. The method includes statistically calculating a utilization frequency ofeach icon generated by touching the icon on the touch control display; and adjusting the sensingranges of the icons according to the corresponding utilization frequencies thereof.



Title Method and apparatus for operating graphic menu bar and recording medium using the same

Abstract A method and an apparatus for operating a graphic menu bar and a recording medium usingthe same, suitable for a portable electronic device having a touch screen, are provided. First, agraphic menu bar is provided, which includes M graphic items arranged in sequence, where Mis a positive integer. Next, the touch screen is divided into N display blocks along a coordinateaxis direction for displaying N connected graphic items in graphic menu bar, where N is a positiveinteger smaller than M. When the touch screen detects a touch signal in display blocks and thetouch signal is moved toward the coordinate axis direction for a first displacement, the graphic

menu bar displayed on the touch screen is moved toward a direction opposite to the coordinateaxis direction for a second displacement, and the second displacement is equal to the product ofthe first displacement and M/N.



Title Method for prompting outstanding event in screen lock state, electronic device thereof, andstorage medium thereof

Abstract A method for prompting an outstanding event in screen lock state, an electronic device thereof,and a storage medium thereof are provided. In the present method, at least one outstandingevent type is obtained first, wherein a corresponding occurrence time of each outstanding eventtype is greater than 0. Next, an amount of the outstanding event type is counted. Finally, a

displaying position of an icon of each outstanding event type on a screen of the electronic deviceis adjusted according to the amount of the outstanding event types. As a result, a user can get theoutstanding event type and the occurrence time thereof by the information shown on the screen,so as to increase the convenience of using the electronic device.


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Abstract An electronic device and a user interface display method thereof are provided. The electronicdevice includes a touch sensor and a display. The electronic device organizes a plurality ofcomputer programs and a web browser executable on the electronic device into a virtual book.Each page of the virtual book includes a user interface of one of the computer programs or aweb page displayed by the web browser. The electronic device displays one of the pages as

a current page on the display so that the user interface or the web page of the current page isaccessible to a user of the electronic device. In addition, the electronic device senses movementand/or pressure caused by the user on the touch sensor and interprets the movement and/or thepressure as an operating action of the user on the virtual book.




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Abstract An electronic device and a user interface display method thereof are provided. The electronicdevice organizes a plurality of computer programs executable on the electronic device into avirtual book. Each page of the virtual book includes a user interface of one of the computerprograms. The electronic device displays one of the pages as a current page so that the userinterface of the current page is accessible to a user of the electronic device. The electronic device

senses movement and/or pressure caused by the user and interprets the movement and/or thepressure as operating actions of the user on the virtual book. The electronic device downloadsnew computer programs from a download server and adds corresponding new pages into thevirtual book. At lease one of the computer programs provides a service of a corporate operator ofa wireless service network.




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Title Method and apparatus for browsing item information and recording medium using the same

Abstract A method and an apparatus for browsing item information and a recording medium using thesame are provided. In the present application, a user interface is displayed in a touch screen ofa portable electronic device, and an item icon bar is displayed at one side of the user interface,in which the item icon bar comprises item icons of one or multiple items of the user interface.Meanwhile, first item information corresponding to a first item icon among the item icons is

displayed in the user interface. Then, a touch signal is detected through the touch screen.When the touch signal falls within the first item icon, an item information block is extended anddisplayed from the first item icon, and second item information corresponding to the first item iconis displayed in the item information block.




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Abstract An electronic device and a user interface display method thereof are provided. The methodincludes the following steps. First, organize a plurality of computer programs and a web browserexecutable on the electronic device into a virtual book. Each page of the virtual book includesa user interface of one of the computer programs or a web page displayed by the web browser.Next, display one of the pages as a current page so that the user interface or the web page ofthe current page is accessible to a user of the electronic device. Next, display a stand-up view ofthe virtual book in response to a first operating action performed by the user. The stand-up viewincludes a plurality of the pages adjacent to the current page and a virtual switch attached to aside of the virtual book.




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Electric digital data processing Arrangements for programme control, e.g. control unit using storedprogramme, i.e. using internal store of processing equipment to receive and retain programme Arrangementsfor executing specific programmes


Title Mobile device with two operating systems and method for sharing hardware device between twooperating systems thereof

Abstract A mobile device and a method for sharing a hardware device thereof are provided. Two operationsystems are executed on the present mobile device simultaneously, and an embedded controlleris configured to communicate among the two operation systems and a shared hardware deviceof the mobile device. When one of the operation systems encodes an operating command into auniform message and transmits the uniform message to the embedded controller, the uniformmessage is decoded into the operating command by the embedded controller such that thehardware device operates according to the decoded operating command. On the other hand,

when the embedded controller receives input data from the hardware device, the embeddedcontroller encodes the input data into the uniform message and transmits the uniform message toone of the operation systems. The operation system receiving the uniform message decodes theuniform message into the input data.




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Electric digital data processing Arrangements for programme control, e.g. control unit using storedprogramme, i.e. using internal store of processing equipment to receive and retain programme Arrangementsfor executing specific programmes Programme loading or initiating


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Electric digital data processing Arrangements for programme control, e.g. control unit using stored

programme, i.e. using internal store of processing equipment to receive and retain programme

Multiprogrammingarrangements Interprogramme communication


Title Method for synchronizing information of dual operating systems

Abstract A method for synchronizing information of dual operating systems is provided. The method isused for synchronizing information of a first operating system and a second operating systemwhen an electronic device is switching from a first operating system to a second operating system.First, the second operating system sends an information requesting message to a controller of theelectronic device when the first operating system is switched to the second operating system. Thecontroller checks if the first operating system operates in a work mode. If the first operating systemoperates in the work mode, the controller forwards the information requesting message to the firstoperating system, so as to obtain the information of the first operating system. Finally, the secondsystem synchronizes the information recorded therein according to the obtained information.



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Electric digital data processing Accessing, addressing or allocating within memory systems or architectures Addressing or allocation


Title Method for playing streaming data, electronic device for performing the same and informationstorage media for storing the same

Abstract A method for playing streaming data is suitable for an electronic device having a limited memoryresource. The method includes downloading a part of a streaming file to a buffer memory forplaying, a size of the streaming file being larger than a capacity of the buffer memory; downloadinganother part of the streaming file to the buffer memory; and overwriting a played part of thestreaming file stored in the buffer memory based on a usage status of the buffer memory.


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Electric digital data processing Interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between,memories, input/output devices or central processing units

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:20090262120 page 21

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Electric digital data processingDigital computers in generalCombinations of two or more digital computerseach having at least an arithmetic unit, a programme unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing ofseveral programmes


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Title Method for opening file

Abstract A method for opening a file is provided. The method is suitable for a device storing at least onefile, wherein a web browser is installed in the device. First, an application program for opening thefile is searched for in both the device and the internet. Then, if the application program is providedby a server on the internet, the file is uploaded to the server. Next, the file is opened in the serverby using the application program. Thereafter, the file is displayed in the device through the webbrowser.



Title Method and apparatus for displaying information and storage medium thereofAbstract A method and an apparatus for displaying information are provided. The information includes

a word or a picture. The information is displayed with an original proportion. When receivinga first input signal, the information is displayed with a first proportion within a predeterminedboundary, according to the first input signal. When receiving a second input signal, the informationis arranged according to the second input signal so that the information is displayed with a secondproportion within the predetermined boundary. Therefore, the information with adjusted proportioncan be still displayed within the predetermined boundary.




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Recognition of data Methods orarrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or forrecognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints


Title Method and device for adjusting output frame

Abstract A method and a device for adjusting an output frame are provided. The present disclosure issuitable for an electronic device with a display. In the present disclosure, a relative positionbetween a user and the display is obtained first. Then, an output frame which will be outputtedby the display later is adjusted according to the relative position. As a result, the output frame is

adjusted in advance to fit the present position of the user, so that the user views the output framemore easily and enjoys the best display result.




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Title Key structure

Abstract A key structure including at least two protruding keys and a key frame is provided. The at leasttwo protruding keys are arrayed adjacently. Each of the at least two protruding keys has a firstside edge, a second side edge and a protrusion. The second side edge is opposite to the firstside edge. The protrusion has a curved-convex surface, a first side surface and a second sidesurface. The curved-convex surface is getting protruding inwardly from the first side edge andthe second side edge. The top end of the curved-convex surface has a crest line. The first sidesurface passes through the end points of the first side edge, the second side edge and the crestline in the same side. The second side surface is opposite to the first side surface. The key frameis used for carrying the at least tw

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