Apparatus and method for controlling screen rotation in a portable terminal

摘要

A method of controlling screen rotation in a portable terminal having an automatic screen rotation service. If the automatic screen rotation service is activated the method comprises sensing a touch input through a touch screen of the portable terminal, and sensing rotation of the portable terminal. If rotation of the portable terminal is sensed while the touch input is maintained, the method further comprises locking or deactivating the automatic screen rotation service. A portable terminal comprising a controller, a touch screen and a sensing module is arranged to implement the method.