Abstract: A method, a dynamic user interface and an electronic device for generating user-detectable multi-functional feedback using a single component in response to a stimulus signal. One or more resonating vibrating elements, such for example as a piezo-bender, are attached to a selected component of the electronic device. Because sensory feedback in the form of a haptic feedback signal, a buzzer signal, a vibratory alert signal and an audio signal are all generatable using such a piezo-element attached for example to a lens or housing of the device, a significant decrease in the space needed and in the required power consumption as compared to prior art devices, in which different feedback signals are generated using separate components, is realized.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 5, 2004
Date of Patent:
January 29, 2008
Assignee:
Myorigo, S.a.r.l.
Inventors:
Hannu Moilanen, Ville Kampman, Johannes Väänänen
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and means for reinterpreting user input in a mobile device. In particular, the invention relates to a method and means for reinterpreting user input given during scrolling or browsing of data in a mobile device. Typically at very high scrolling speeds, or in motion guided devices, it is difficult for users to select data items from the data they scroll, as effects such as latency in reaction and hand eye coordination take effect. The invention features a method for associating a user selection with a data item while browsing data, comprising following steps: browsing history is stored, at least one data item is selected upon user input by a cursor and the data item or a group of data items selected by the user is determined based on the browsing history.