Abstract: An operating method and system and a storage medium using the same are provided. The operating method is applied to a handheld electronic device with at least two judging modes. First, the handheld electronic device receives a touch input, and determines a judging mode out of the judging modes according to a parameter related to the touch input. Then, the touch input is compared with a reference signal to obtain a deviation value. When the deviation value is smaller than the deviation threshold corresponding to the determined judging mode, an operation corresponding to the touch input is executed.

Abstract: To perform a search, or other function, based on input from a camera in a mobile computing device, the camera of the mobile computing device captures an image, an area corresponding to text or another searchable object in the image is selected or determined, the text in the area is recognized to generate a plurality of characters, or a string, the plurality of characters or the object becomes input for the function, and output of the function is displayed in a display of the mobile computing device.

Abstract: A multi-configuration portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, a dual-axis hinge and at least a guiding module is provided. The dual-axis hinge has a first axis pivotally coupled to the first body and a second axis pivotally coupled to the second body. The guiding module prevents the first axis and the second axis from acting simultaneously. The guiding module includes a track disposed in the first body and a slide connected with the second body. The slide has an interaction force with the track so that the slide can move from the second body to couple with the track.

Abstract: A dual-axis circuit board is disclosed. The circuit board includes at least an upper circuit board, a lower circuit board, and a connecting circuit board. The upper circuit board connects to the circuit in a top cover of the folding electronic apparatus, and the lower circuit board connects to the circuit in the body of the folding electronic apparatus. The angle between the folding directions of the upper and lower circuit board is approximately 90 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for selecting characters and a device thereof. The method comprises the steps of sensing a touch on a first key, which has a plurality of characters marked thereon; confirming the touch and displaying the plurality of characters associated with the first key on a display unit; sensing a shifting motion of the touch on the first key; and selecting one of the plurality of characters associated with the first key in response to the shifting motion of the touch. The present invention further provides a character input module and an electronic device for implementing the character selection method.

Abstract: An operating method for a user interface is provided. The method is suitable for performing an input operation on a virtual control panel of a portable device by an input apparatus. The method comprises steps of receiving an input signal through the virtual control panel. Then, a type of the input apparatus for generating the input signal on the virtual control panel is determined. Thereafter, according to the type of the input apparatus, a corresponding sensory feedback is generated on the portable device.

Abstract: A method for unlocking a locked computing device includes obtaining biometric information utilizing the computing device, determining whether the biometric information meets a predetermined requirement, unlocking the computing device when the biometric information obtained meets the predetermined requirement, and maintaining a locked status of the computing device when the biometric information does not meet the predetermined requirement. A computing device includes a sensor utilized for obtaining biometric information, wherein the computing device is for determining whether the biometric information meets a predetermined requirement, for unlocking the computing device when the biometric information obtained meets the predetermined requirement, and for maintaining a locked status of the computing device when the biometric information does not meet the predetermined requirement.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device mainly includes a first casing, a second casing and an image-capturing apparatus. The first casing has a first surface and a second surface. The first casing has a display screen on the first surface and a window extending through the first surface and the second surface. The second casing is pivoted to the first casing. The second casing is permitted to move over the second surface of the first casing. The image-capturing apparatus is set up on the second casing for capturing images. When the second casing is located on the second surface of the first casing, the image-capturing apparatus and the display screen both faces the same direction so that the image-capturing apparatus can capture images of a user of the handheld electronic device facing the display screen. At this position, the image-capturing apparatus is exposed to the user through the window.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device mainly includes a first casing, a second casing, and an image-capturing apparatus. The first casing has a display screen, and the second casing is pivoted to the first casing about a hinge section and movable between first and second positions relative to the first casing. In addition, the image-capturing apparatus is mounted on the second casing and spaced from the hinge section at a distance. The second casing is permitted to fold over the first casing so that the image-capturing apparatus and the display screen both face the same direction and the display screen is exposed through the window.

Abstract: An auto-aligning and connecting structure used to connect and align an electronic device and an accessory, wherein a plurality of first magnetic bodies are disposed on a first surface of the electrical device and a plurality of second magnetic bodies are disposed on a second surface of the accessory. The magnetic pole of the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies are appropriately arranged so the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies can attract each other when the first surface and the second surface approach each other. Then, the electronic device and the accessories are connected to each other when the first surface and the second surface connect.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device (200) is provided. The handheld electronic device mainly comprises a first casing (210) and a second casing (220). A display screen (212) and an image-capturing apparatus (222) are set up on the first casing and the second casing respectively. The display screen is positioned on a front surface (210a) of the first casing. The second casing is pivoted to a rear surface (210b) of the first casing and the second casing is permitted to flip between first and second positions. At the first position, the second casing is received in a recess defined in the rear surface of the first casing, and the image-capturing apparatus faces rearwards. At the second position, the second casing is located above the first casing, and the image-capturing apparatus faces forwardly.

Abstract: A method of selecting application and a hand-held electronic device are provided. The method of selecting application is used in a hand-held electronic device, wherein the hand-held electronic device is installed with several applications corresponding to several channel codes. The method of selecting application includes the following steps. Firstly, a selecting signal outputted from an input unit of the hand-held electronic device is received for choosing one of the channel codes. Next, the application corresponding to the chosen channel code is driven. Then, the driven application is displayed on a display unit of the hand-held electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device and a keypad structure thereof are disclosed. The keypad structure includes a first key group, a second key group and a third key group. The second key group is disposed on the left side of the first key group, and the third key group is disposed on the right side of the first key group. Each key area of the second key group is smaller than that of the first key group, and each key area of the third key group is also smaller than that of the first key group.

Abstract: A communication device includes a first casing, a second casing, a hinge, a keyboard and an antenna. The hinge is connected to the first casing and the second casing, so that the first casing is capable of rotating with respect to the second casing. The keyboard for inputting data is disposed at the second casing. The keyboard can be a QWERTY keyboard, a AZERTY keyboard, a QWERTZ keyboard or a DVORAK keyboard. The antenna for sending or receiving a communication signal is disposed in the first casing or the second casing.

Abstract: An electronic device including a casing, a touch display and a processor is provided. The casing has an opening, and the touch display is disposed inside the casing for receiving the operation of an input tool. The opening exposes a portion of the touch display. The touch display has a sensing surface. The processor is coupled to the touch display, and the user interface displayed by the touch display is determined by the processor. As a result, the convenience of operating the electronic device is increased.

Abstract: A method of displaying controls in a touch panel includes detecting contact of an object with the touch panel, determining a dimension of the object contacting the touch panel, and increasing a size of controls corresponding to the contact of the object when the dimension of the object is greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method for identifying the type of input tools for a handheld device is provided. A processor in the handheld device receives an input signal through a touch sensing means. Then the processor determines the type of the input tool which generates the input signal. As a result, the efficiency of follow-up application is improved, and furthermore the convenience of operating the handheld device is increased.

Abstract: A method for operating a user interface for an electronic device and the software thereof are provided. A processor in the electronic device receives an input signal through a touch sensor. Then the processing unit determines the type of the input tool which triggers the input signal. Finally, various specific functions are enabled or disabled automatically according to the tool type. As a result, the efficiency and convenience of operating the electronic device are increased.

Abstract: A method for multiple selections for the user interface of an electronic device and the software thereof are provided. A processor in the electronic device receives an input signal through a touch sensor. Then the processor determines the type of the input tool which triggers the input signal. Finally, a multiple selection function is automatically enabled or disabled according to the type of the input tool. As a result, the efficiency and the convenience of operating the electronic device are increased.

Abstract: A method for browsing a user interface for an electronic device and the software thereof are provided. A processor in the electronic device receives an input signal through a touch sensor. Then the processing unit determines the type of the input tool which generates the input signal. Finally, a user interface browsing function is enabled or disabled automatically according to the tool type. As a result, the convenience of operating the electronic device is increased.