Abstract: A method of providing social interaction by an interactive device is provided. The method includes receiving identification information associated with a user and obtaining a user profile from one or more devices in an environment using the identification information by detecting the one or more devices in proximity to the interactive device. The method also includes identifying a relationship between the user and one or more members in the environment from the user profile and creating a relationship profile related to the user with the one or more members based on the identified relationship. Additionally, the method includes interacting with the user and the one or more members by performing one or more actions by analyzing the relationship profile.

Abstract: A method of performing a touch action in a touch-sensitive device is provided. The method includes detecting a shape of a contact area associated with a touch input provided on a touch screen, determining whether the detected shape is valid based on a predetermined criteria, detecting a gesture based on a movement of a validated shape, determining whether the detected gesture is valid by matching the detected gesture with one or more predefined gestures, and performing the touch action based on a determination that the detected gesture is valid and a determination that the detected shape is valid.