TOUCH INPUT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PORTABLE DEVICE

摘要

A touch input device and method for a portable device that is capable of inputting various user commands with diversified touch events detected on a touch screen is provided. A touch input method for a mobile terminal having a touch screen may include displaying a plurality of representative images representing content objects on the touch screen, selecting at least one representative image in response to a first command designated for a first touch event on the touch screen, and executing a second command designated for a second touch event on the touch screen. The second touch event may be defined by a movement direction, speed, a lift position of a touch, and the representative images selected by the first command.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
displaying, via a display operatively coupled with an electronic device, a plurality of data objects; identifying an input corresponding to at least one data object of the plurality of data objects; performing a first function using at least one portion of content corresponding to the at least one data object based at least in part on a determination that the input moves towards a first direction corresponding to a first boundary of the display; and performing a second function using the at least one portion of the content based at least in part on a determination that the input moves towards a second direction corresponding to a second boundary of the display.