User interface apparatus and method in user terminal with a capacitive touch input scheme

摘要

A user interface apparatus and method in a user terminal that uses a capacitive touch input scheme are provided. The method includes monitoring an input signal that is generated by a touch on a touch panel; and in response to detecting an input signal generated by the touch, determining an area of the touch based on the input signal, and differently processing a selected command depending on the determined area.

主权项

1. A user interface method of a user terminal that uses a capacitive touch input scheme, the user interface method comprising:
setting different commands for combinations of an input tool and a touch area; in response to detecting an input signal caused by a touch on a touch panel, identifying a total touch area corresponding to the touch and an input tool used for the touch based on the input signal; determining a command, from among the commands, corresponding to a combination of the identified total touch area and the identified input tool; and processing the determined command.