ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A SIGNAL INPUTTING METHOD USED THE SAME

摘要

An electronic device and a signal inputting method using the same are provided to enable a user to input a desired signal to a portable electronic device with simple manipulation and select again a desired object by moving a menu selection section with the manipulation of an input button through one touch. An electronic device includes a main unit(50), a screen display unit(10) performing an output function by connecting to the main unit, and an input button(30) for inputting a signal to the main unit. The input button includes a pressing part(31) receiving external force, an elastic member(32) changing pressure depending on the received external force, and a detector(33) detecting pressure change of the elastic member. The screen display unit displays a plurality of selection objects and a menu selection section appointing the current object selected among the selection objects in a menu selection mode. The menu selection section is moved to one direction when the detected pressure is increased, and is moved to another direction when the detected pressure is decreased. The menu selection section is fixed when the pressure higher than a predetermined level is detected.