Method for activating user functions by types of input signals and portable terminal adapted to the method

摘要

A method for activating user functions by types of input signals and a portable terminal adapted to the method are disclosed. The input means of the portable terminal generate various types of input signals. The portable terminal activates and controls particular user functions according to corresponding input signals. In a multi-tasking situation where a plurality of user functions are simultaneously used, the portable terminal can activate and control the user functions according to the particular types of input signals.

主权项

1. A method for activating applications, comprising:
displaying a screen of an executing first application; while the screen of the executing first application is displayed, outputting an event notification for an executing second application different from the executing first application; receiving an input signal after outputting the event notification; performing, when the input signal is received only from a first input unit, a function of the executing first application; and when the input signal is received only from a second input unit different from the first input unit, performing a function of the executing second application and displaying the screen of the executing first application and a screen of the executing second application simultaneously.