Method for performing function in call mode and portable electronic device for implementing the method

摘要

A method and electronic device are disclosed for performing a particular function in a call mode in response to inputs received from a rotating part of a camera. The electronic device includes a wireless communication unit for a call, and a camera having a rotating part. A rotation of the rotating part is recognized while the electronic device operates in a call mode, and, in response to the rotation, a predefined particular function is executed.

主权项

1. A method for operating an electronic device that includes a wireless communication unit for a call and a camera having a rotating part disposed on a body tube of the camera, the method comprising:
detecting whether a call mode is active; and in response to detecting a rotation of the rotating part, executing a first function when the call mode is active and a second function when the call mode is inactive, the first function is executed according to at least one rotational quantity of the rotating part, wherein the at least one rotational quantity of the rotating part includes a first rotation quantity that includes a first rotation degree that corresponds to a selection of a first predetermined operation, a second rotation quantity that includes a second rotation degree that corresponds to a selection of a second predetermined operation, and a third rotation quantity that includes a third rotation degree that corresponds to a selection of a third predetermined operation, and wherein the camera is disposed protrudingly on a surface of the electronic device, and the rotating part includes a shape enclosing the body tube of the camera.