Abstract: A method of displaying navigation information for a vehicle with use of a portable device is provided to include: using a wheel speed sensor to sense a wheel speed of the vehicle; an instrument cluster device of the vehicle determining whether the sensed wheel speed is greater than a predetermined wheel speed threshold; and the instrument cluster device automatically displaying a primary navigation screen upon determining that the sensed wheel speed is greater than the predetermined wheel speed threshold.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining frames and photo composition within multiple frames are provided. First, a plurality of frames, which are respectively captured with a predefined time interval are obtained. At least one object within at least two of the frames is detected. In some embodiments, a moving speed of the object is calculated according to the positions of the object in the respective frames and the predefined time interval, and candidate frames are selected from the frames according to the moving speed of the object. In some embodiments, an overlapped area corresponding to the object within a first frame and a second frame is calculated, and at least one candidate frame is selected according to the overlapped area corresponding to the object. The at least one candidate frame is composed to generate a composed photo.

Abstract: A method for computerized grouping contacts, an electronic device using the same and a computer program product are provided. The method for computerized grouping the contacts includes the following steps. At least one image is provided. Contacts are determined in the image. An interpersonal relation information is updated according to the image and the determined contacts. A contact group is suggested according to the interpersonal relation information.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining frames and photo composition within multiple frames are provided. First, a plurality of frames, which are respectively captured with a predefined time interval are obtained. At least one object within at least two of the frames is detected. In some embodiments, a moving speed of the object is calculated according to the positions of the object in the respective frames and the predefined time interval, and candidate frames are selected from the frames according to the moving speed of the object in some embodiments, an overlapped area corresponding to the object within a first frame and a second frame is calculated, and at least one candidate frame is selected according to the overlapped area corresponding to the object. The at least one candidate frame is composed to generate a composed photo.

Abstract: A method for performing a predefined function on a touch-based mobile device includes displaying a lock-screen image on the touch screen of the mobile device during a locked-state, wherein the lock-screen image comprises a plurality of image pieces; detecting an object on or near the touch screen at a first predefined location corresponding to a predefined image piece of the plurality of image pieces; moving the predefined image piece on the touch screen according to movement of the object; and performing a predefined function on the mobile device when the predefined image piece moves from the first predefined location to a second predefined location on the touch screen.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining frames and photo composition within multiple frames are provided. First, a plurality of frames, which are respectively captured with a predefined time interval are obtained. At least one object within at least two of the frames is detected. In some embodiments, a moving speed of the object is calculated according to the positions of the object in the respective frames and the predefined time interval, and candidate frames are selected from the frames according, to the moving speed of the object. In some embodiments, an overlapped area corresponding to the object within a first frame and a second frame is calculated, and at least one candidate frame is selected according to the overlapped area corresponding to the object. The at least one candidate frame is composed to generate a composed photo.

Abstract: A method for presenting digital items is provided. The method is executed by a first PCD and includes the following steps. Detect the existence of one or more second PCDs by the first PCD. Update the state of each said second PCD according to the detection. Rank the order of the one or more second PCDs according to the state, wherein the order of the second PCDs whose state is present is higher than the order of the second PCDs whose state is absent. Present one or more digital items according to the order of the one or more second PCDs.

Abstract: An unlocking method for a handheld electrical device with a normal mode and a limited mode is disclosed. The handheld electrical device in the normal mode is able to display all contents of an application installed on the handheld electrical device. The handheld electrical device in the limited mode is able to display only part of the contents of the application. The unlocking method includes the following steps: at least one unlocking input without a user account is obtained from an input unit of the handheld electrical device when the handheld electrical device is under a locked status. The unlocking input is compared with first preset data and second preset data to generate a comparison result. The locked status of the handheld electrical device is released according to the comparison result.

Abstract: A method for displaying background wallpaper and one or more user interface elements on a display unit of an electrical apparatus at the same time is disclosed. In the method, a Region of Interest (ROI) on the background wallpaper is designated by analyzing the background wallpaper. The background wallpaper is displayed. The one or more user interface elements on an area of the displayed background wallpaper without covering the ROI are displayed. An electrical apparatus implementing the method and a computer program product for the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for computerized grouping contacts, an electronic device using the same and a computer program product are provided. The method for computerized grouping the contacts includes the following steps. At least one image is provided. Contacts are determined in the image. An interpersonal relation information is updated according to the image and the determined contacts. A contact group is suggested according to the interpersonal relation information.

Abstract: A method for performing a predefined function on a touch-based mobile device includes displaying a lock-screen image on the touch screen of the mobile device during a locked-state, wherein the lock-screen image comprises a plurality of image pieces; detecting an object on or near the touch screen at a first predefined location corresponding to a predefined image piece of the plurality of image pieces; moving the predefined image piece on the touch screen according to movement of the object; and performing a predefined function on the mobile device when the predefined image piece moves from the first predefined location to a second predefined location on the touch screen.

Abstract: Image search systems and methods are provided. The image search system includes a storage unit, a display unit, and a processing unit. The storage unit includes a plurality of image, each having a characteristic value. The processing unit receives a specifying of a target image, analyzes at least one content feature of the target image, obtains at least one capturing feature of the target image, and calculates a characteristic value for the target image according to the at least one content feature and the at least one capturing feature of the target image. The processing unit compares the characteristic value of the target image with the characteristic value of the respective image in the storage unit, thus to generate a similarity score for the respective image in the storage unit. The processing unit displays the images in sequence via the display unit according to the corresponding similarity scores.

Abstract: A method for presenting digital items is provided. The method is executed by a first PCD and includes the following steps. Detect the existence of one or more second PCDs by the first PCD. Update the state of each said second PCD according to the detection. Rank the order of the one or more second PCDs according to the state, wherein the order of the second PCDs whose state is present is higher than the order of the second PCDs whose state is absent. Present one or more digital items according to the order of the one or more second PCDs.

Abstract: A method for displaying background wallpaper and one or more user interface elements on a display unit of an electrical apparatus at the same time is disclosed. In the method, a Region of Interest (ROI) on the background wallpaper is designated by analyzing the background wallpaper. The background wallpaper is displayed. The one or more user interface elements on an area of the displayed background wallpaper without covering the ROI are displayed. An electrical apparatus implementing the method and a computer program product for the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device and a user interface display method thereof are provided. The electronic device organizes a plurality of computer programs executable on the electronic device into a virtual book. Each page of the virtual book includes a user interface of one of the computer programs. The electronic device displays one of the pages as a current page so that the user interface of the current page is accessible to a user of the electronic device. The electronic device senses movement and/or pressure caused by the user and interprets the movement and/or the pressure as operating actions of the user on the virtual book. The electronic device downloads new computer programs from a download server and adds corresponding new pages into the virtual book. At lease one of the computer programs provides a service of a corporate operator of a wireless service network.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for image segmentation and related application in a portable device. Movements of a input tool on an image is detected for determining a region to be segmented from the image. When image segmentation is done, segmented region can be applied with various visual effects. For example, background can be replaced with a plurality of other different images.

Abstract: Methods and systems for displaying interfaces are provided. In an embodiment of invention, a method for displaying interfaces for use in an electronic device is provided. The method comprises providing an interface comprising at least one interface object; selecting an interface display layer; obtaining a first object from an image; selecting a first display layer; and displaying the first object in the first display layer and the interface object in the interface display layer simultaneously on a screen of the electronic device, wherein the first displayer is above the interface display layer.

Abstract: An unlocking method for a handheld electrical device with a normal mode and a limited mode is disclosed. The handheld electrical device in the normal mode is able to display all contents of an application installed on the handheld electrical device. The handheld electrical device in the limited mode is able to display only part of the contents of the application. The unlocking method includes the following steps: at least one unlocking input without a user account is obtained from an input unit of the handheld electrical device when the handheld electrical device is under a locked status. The unlocking input is compared with first preset data and second preset data to generate a comparison result. The locked status of the handheld electrical device is released according to the comparison result.

Abstract: An electronic device and a user interface display method thereof are provided. The method includes the following steps. First, organize a plurality of computer programs and a web browser executable on the electronic device into a virtual book. Each page of the virtual book includes a user interface of one of the computer programs or a web page displayed by the web browser. Next, display one of the pages as a current page so that the user interface or the web page of the current page is accessible to a user of the electronic device. Next, display a stand-up view of the virtual book in response to a first operating action performed by the user. The stand-up view includes a plurality of the pages adjacent to the current page and a virtual switch attached to a side of the virtual book.

Abstract: A communication method and a communication device thereof are provided. The communication method includes the steps of: displaying a calling window when a telephone connection between a calling party of the communication device and a called party is established; displaying a contact list window showing at least one contact item corresponding to at least one contact; dragging and dropping one of the at least one contact item from the contact list window to the calling window; performing a communication function relating to the called party and the dragged and dropped contact item.