Abstract: A smart device is provided with a main remote control application that may be configured using information. The main remote control application may present images of original remote controls corresponding to devices which are controllable by the configured main remote control application. In connection with a presented image of an original remote control, the display may present icons that are representative of a subset of the buttons of the original remote control. The user interface also allows a user to select amongst the images of the original remote controls to change which appliances are to be controlled via the user interface. A pop-up remote control widget may also be provided which may be invoked without switching to the main remote control application provisioned on the smart device.

Abstract: A human machine interface (HMI) system controls operation of a graphical user interface (GUI) being displayed on a display located in a vehicle. The HMI system includes an interface device, an interface operation module, and a device selection module. The interface device is operable to control the GUI and includes a knob member and a touchpad. The interface operation module receives input data from the interface device in response to an operation of the interface device. The device selection module designates at least one of the knob member or the touchpad as an active device based on a device selection criteria. The interface operation module transmits data from an active device to a display module controlling the GUI and disregards data from an inactive device.

Abstract: A media computing device with multiple virtual screens and personal area network capability, comprising a processor, a memory, an HDMI controller operating an HDMI interface, a wireless network interface configured to communicate via a local area network and configured to communicate via a personal area network, a media management subsystem, a virtual screen driver; and an operating system comprising programming instructions stored in the memory of and operating on the processor and configured to operate multiple virtual screens for user interaction via devices communicating via a network.

Abstract: A method and a system for quickly starting a camera based on eyeprint recognition may include storing a camera initialization procedure for a power-up initializing camera of a mobile terminal in a singleton pattern class of the camera, and detecting whether the screen of the mobile terminal is illuminated or not; when it is detected that the mobile terminal screen is illuminated, directly acquiring the camera initialization procedure in the singleton pattern class to complete the power-up initializing of the camera, directly displaying an image captured by the camera while starting eyeprint recognition software, and acquiring a user's eye image to complete eyeprint unlocking.

Abstract: An OLED display capable of visible light communication and a visible light communication system having same are disclosed. The OLED display comprises an OLED display unit, a data memory unit, and an OLED control unit. The OLED display unit emits an image which is outwardly displayed and additional information which is included in the image. The data memory unit is storing image data corresponding to the image and additional data corresponding to the additional information. The OLED control unit controls the OLED display unit to display the image by using the image data provided by the data memory unit and controls the flicker of the image within a range which cannot be perceived by human eyes so that the additional information is included in the image by using the additional data provided by the data memory unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to controlling a mobile device to provide a reminder even when the mobile device experiences a shutdown state. By controlling the mobile device to provide the reminder even when the mobile device experiences a shutdown state, the reminder may still be presented on the mobile device when an operating system of the mobile device has not been initiated.

Abstract: A method for capturing screen content of a mobile terminal and a device thereof are provided. The method comprises: detecting a DOWN event of a specified key of the mobile terminal and recording the time of occurrence of the DOWN event as a first time stamp; detecting an UP event of the specified key and recording the time of occurrence of the UP event as a second time stamp; and comparing a difference between the second time stamp and the first time stamp with a preset time threshold, performing a full screen capturing or a regional screen capturing on the screen content of the mobile terminal if the difference is less than the preset time threshold, or performing a regional screen capturing or a full screen capturing on the screen content of the mobile terminal if the difference is greater than the preset time threshold.

Abstract: A control method, in a system including a detection surface interfacing a plurality of mobile entities with a computer system, the detection surface including a plurality of elementary detection surfaces forming groups and sub-groups, wherein at least one mobile entity is registered with management modules of at least two different sub-groups, a period of time reserved for the at least one mobile entity registered with management modules of at least two different sub-groups, enabling the activation of at least one mobile entity, being the same in each of the at least two sub-groups.

Abstract: A portable device including an index display region and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. A method for controlling a portable device includes displaying a first layer from among a plurality of layers on a first display region located at a front surface of the portable device; displaying an index of the plurality of layers on a second display region located at a lateral surface of the portable device; determining a user-viewed display region from among the first display region and the second display region; detecting a first control input to the first display region; and controlling the first layer displayed on the first display region in response to the first control input when a user gazes at the first display region, or controlling the index displayed on the second display region in response to the first control input when the user gazes at the second display region.

Abstract: A POS system SY has a card reader 4 that reads data; a printer 2 connected to the card reader 4 and receiving data input from the card reader 4; and a tablet terminal 1 connected to the printer 2. The tablet terminal 1 has a POS application 52 for executing a transaction process, a payment application 53 for executing a payment process based on data input to the printer 2, and a control unit 110 that controls the POS application 52 and payment application 53.

Abstract: Usage information is used to automatically change a display of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for a computer application. Recommendations may also be automatically provided that when accepted by a user change the GUI of the application. The usage information includes recorded interactions along with the context of the actions. Generally, the contextual usage information includes interaction information that may be used to determine how a user is interacting with the application based on the current context of the user. The usage information that is recorded from one or more users may be used to change the GUI and/or provide recommendations. Usage information obtained from a larger set of users (e.g. based on a type of business) may be used to automatically determine the recommendations or change the GUI.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying a post unit within a stream interface are provided. A stream interface is provided for display and comprises at least one post unit. For the at least one post unit, post content and a first interface set are provided for display on a first side of the post unit. The first interface set includes one or more interface components for interacting with the post content, and an expand interface component for expanding the first interface set. An indication of a user selection of the expand interface component is received. In response to the received indication, and for the at least one post unit, the post content and a second interface set are provided for display on a second side of the post unit. The second interface set includes a greater number or a different class of interface components for interacting with the post content.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor includes a first electrode, a first piezoelectric layer, a substrate, a second electrode, a second piezoelectric layer, and a third electrode. The first electrode and the first piezoelectric layer are stacked on a first surface of the substrate. The second electrode, the second piezoelectric layer, and the third electrode are stacked on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the substrate. The substrate is made of chemically strengthened glass.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprises a housing exposed outside, a piezoelectric vibration element located inside the housing a vibration part having the piezoelectric vibration element in a main surface thereof to be vibrated by the piezoelectric vibration element to generate a sound, and a shock-absorbing part being in contact with the main surface and away from a peripheral edge of the main surface, the piezoelectric vibration element intervening between the shock-absorbing part and the peripheral edge.

Abstract: A technique for controlling a touch screen device to select an element from a first list using a second list of numbers assigned to each element in the first list. When displayed next to each other, the first and second lists have different respective spacings between their elements. The spacing used in the second list is scaled so all the numbers therein can fit on the display. In operation, the display is touched at an initial touch point. Dragging the finger up the display will pull up the second list at the touch point, while simultaneously pulling up the first list next to it. However, since the spacing is different for each list, the first list can scroll faster and farther than the second list. The entire second list can fit on the display, but the first list scrolls beyond the display limits. The element corresponding to the number under the touch point is highlighted.

Abstract: Selected image data or specific information thereon is stored in association with moving image data as a management marker of a selected image. The selected image data is selected from among still image data extracted from the moving image data. When an output image of the selected image is captured, image analysis is performed on the captured image data to acquire a management marker of a captured image. A management marker of a selected image corresponding to the management marker of the captured image from among management markers of selected images stored in the storage is specified. Digest moving image data is generated by picking out a part of moving image data associated with the specific management marker. Control is performed so that a digest moving image is playbacked and displayed on the display section.

Abstract: A method for operating an electronic device is provided. The method includes detecting a first gesture on a touch screen, dividing a display region of the touch screen into two or more regions according to the first gesture, detecting a second gesture originating in one of the two or more divided regions, and displaying the second gesture according to a region attribute of the one region and the second gesture.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for determining an amount of physical bend in an electronic device and comparing the amount of physical bend to a threshold. Additionally, a warning may be generated if the amount of physical bend exceeds the threshold. In one example, one or more values representing the amount of physical bend are stored to a nonvolatile memory on the device and retrieved in accordance with one or more of a diagnostic push event or a diagnostic pull event.

Abstract: A brightness adjustment method and device and an electronic device are provided. The method comprises: detecting a click of a user on a designated physical key; if the click is detected, displaying a designated panel on a touch sensitive display, wherein the designated panel comprises a brightness adjustment panel of the touch sensitive display; and adjusting the brightness of the touch sensitive display in accordance with a gesture operation of the user on the brightness adjustment panel.

Abstract: A short-range wireless communication converter of an input device has a micro-controller unit (MCU), a first-protocol connection port, a second-protocol connection port, a protocol signal converter and a short-range wireless communication unit. The first-protocol connection port is connected to an input and output (I/O) terminal of the MCU. The second-protocol connection port is another I/O terminal of the MCU through the protocol signal converter. The MCU is further connected to the short-range wireless communication unit. When a wired computer input device is connected with the first-protocol connection port or the second-protocol connection port, the output signals can be wirelessly transmitted to a paired computer through the MCU and the short-range wireless communication unit so that the wired computer input device can be converted to wirelessly input data to a paired computer compatible with a specific protocol.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to provide wireless communication; a touch screen having a front surface and a lateral surface, wherein the touch screen is bent in the lateral surface; and a controller configured to associate first identification information identifying a first external terminal with a first display color unique to the first external terminal and a first display location the first external terminal on the lateral surface, associate second identification information identifying a second external terminal with a second display color the second external terminal and a second display location unique to the second external terminal on the lateral surface, wherein the second display color is different than the first display color and the second display location is different than the first display location, detect an occurrence of a first event related to the first identification information of the first external terminal, display a first notification object with

Abstract: Provided are an operation control method for a touchscreen terminal and a mobile terminal. The method includes: a mobile terminal entering into an operation type locked state under a specified condition; and after detecting a specified type of operation, the mobile terminal prohibiting any response to the specified type of operation. With the embodiments of the present document, it is to enable the user, when using the mobile terminal, to not only obtain the same effect of preventing incorrect touch or operation as that of screen locking, but also not to be blocked by an unnecessary locked screen interface when needing to read the contents in the standby interface, thus simplifying the user operation, and enhancing the operation experience of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is disclosed. A mobile terminal according to the present invention includes: a terminal body composed of at least one case; a display provided to a front side of the terminal body; and a rear input module provided to a rear side of the terminal body and including at least one button to receive control commands from a user, wherein the rear input module is covered by the at least one case such that the at least one button is not exposed. Accordingly, the rear input module is not exposed to the outside.

Abstract: Methods and systems for acquiring sensor data using multiple acquisition modes are described. An example method involves receiving, by a co-processor and from an application processor, a request for sensor data. The request identifies at least two sensors of a plurality of sensors for which data is requested. The at least two sensors are configured to acquire sensor data in a plurality of acquisition modes, and the request further identifies for the at least two sensors respective acquisition modes for acquiring data that are selected from among the plurality of acquisition modes. In response to receiving the request, the co-processor causes the at least two sensors to acquire data in the respective acquisition modes. The co-processor receives first sensor data from a first sensor and second sensor data from a second sensor, and the co-processor provides the first sensor data and the second sensor data to the application processor.

Abstract: A method for managing a number of applications running in an electronic device includes determining a touch gesture of a number of touch gestures on a display of the electronic device, opening an interface on a display of the electronic device to display icons of all applications that are currently running in the background when one of the touch gestures is determined, and managing the applications currently running in the background according to the number of touch gestures. The touch gestures include a single touch gesture, a normal slide gesture, and a pressure slide gesture.

Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device may include a display panel for displaying an image and a back cover provided behind the display panel and coupled to the display panel. A bending assembly may be coupled to the back cover to bend the display panel. A controller may be provided that is configured to control the bending assembly to apply a physical force to the back cover to bend the display panel a prescribed amount.

Abstract: A method and computer program product are provided for operating a device having a housing section carrying a touch-sensitive display and a physical keyboard section movable in a sliding direction relative to the housing. A position detector determines a position of the physical keyboard section in relation to the housing section. A processor displays a graphical element on the touch-sensitive display when the position of the physical keyboard is closed and displays no graphical element when the position of the physical keyboard is open. The position detector is one or more of a magnetic sensor, a mechanical switch, or a touch controller coupled to a capacitive touch detection sensor matrix carried by the physical keyboard section. The graphical element may be a virtual keyboard. The virtual keyboard is displayed as a scrolling animation correlated to the position of the physical keyboard section.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and an operating method thereof are provided.

Abstract: Computing devices, computer-readable storage media, and methods associated with human computer interaction. In embodiments, a computing device may include a display, a processor coupled with the display, a user interface engine and one or more applications to be operated on the processor. In embodiments, the user interface engine or the one or more applications may be configured to detect movement of the portable computing device indicating a direction a user of the portable computing device would like a portion of the user interface to move and cause the portion of the user interface to be moved, from a current location on the display to another location on the display, in accordance with the indicated direction. Such movement may facilitate the user to interact with the portion of the user interface via the interaction zone of the display. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a communication terminal device capable of performing an image registration correlating with address book information with an easy operation. [Constitution] A mobile phone includes: a camera module 24 for shooting a subject; a memory 105 for storing address book information including telephone numbers; a numeric key portion 11 for an input; and a CPU 100 for extracting the address book information relating to information input by the numeric key portion 11 from the memory 105 and for storing an image shot by the camera module 24 by correlating the image with the address book information in the memory 105 at the same time. When the subject is shot by the camera module 24 after the information is input by the numeric key portion 11, the CPU 100 correlates the image with the extracted address book information and stores them in the memory 105.

Abstract: A device includes a CPU and a touch-panel display. In a first display mode, when control functions that belong to a first level are assigned to menu switches of a plurality of menus, one of the menus is displayed. In a second display mode, all the menus are displayed. A change switch is provided in a menu display selection area, and includes a plural-row mark to indicate that a plurality of menus exist at the first level. The CPU switches between the modes to display one or all menus in the menu display selection area. When a plurality of menus exist at the first level, the plural-row mark is displayed; otherwise, the plural-row mark is erased. When the menus are displayed in the second display mode, the plural-row mark is lit. When the menu is displayed in the first display mode, the plural-row mark is unlit.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and controlling method therein are disclosed, by which photos/videos can be conveniently taken/made using a plurality of different preview images taken with at least two cameras. The present invention includes a 1st camera, a 2nd camera, a touchscreen, and a controller controlling a 1st preview image taken with the 1st camera and a 2nd preview image taken with the 2nd camera in camera photograph mode to be simultaneously displayed on the touchscreen at least, the controller controlling an image/video corresponding to a prescribed one of the simultaneously displayed preview images to be taken/made.

Abstract: A method of managing a keypad of a handheld electronic device comprises promoting a user whether a size of the keypad needs adjustment when the handheld electronic device is in a single hand operating mode. If the answer is yes, the handheld electronic device then detects a movement of a finger of the user on a touch screen thereof. When a movement of the finger along a diagonal direction of the keypad away from the keypad is detected, the size of the keypad is increased. When a movement of the finger alone the diagonal direction of the keypad toward the keypad is detected, the size of the keypad is decreased. When the movement of the finger is stopped and a “Done” button is pressed, the adjustment of the size of the keypad is completed, and the size of the keypad after adjustment is stored in a storage module.

Abstract: A display system includes a display device and an information terminal for communicating with the display device. The information terminal includes a generation unit that generates playback control information that includes information indicating a storing position of playback content data selected from content data stored in a storage part and is used to control playback of the playback content data, and a transmission unit that transmits the playback control information to the display device. The display device includes a display control unit that makes reference to the information indicating the storing position included in the playback control information received from the transmission unit, and plays back the playback content data according to the playback control information.

Abstract: According to another aspect, a mobile electronic device includes a display unit and a control unit. The display unit displays thereon additional information associated with an application program. Upon accepting a first operation performed with respect to the additional information, the control unit display a screen provided by the application program as a background of the additional information.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an exaggeration unit configured to perform on an original image including a hand-drawn element an exaggeration process that expands the hand-drawn element to generate an exaggerated image; and a reduction unit configured to reduce the exaggerated image to generate a reduced image of a predetermined size smaller than a size of the original image.

Abstract: A home appliance, a home appliance system, and a method of controlling the same are provided. The home appliance includes a display unit that outputs an operation setting and an operation state. The home appliance further includes a tag unit that performs Near Field Communication (NFC) with a terminal. The home appliance further includes a controller that (i) stores product information at the tag unit, (ii) receives data stored at the tag unit, (iii) changes the operation setting, (iv) controls the operation state, and (v) outputs the changed operation setting to the display unit. The controller (i) determines network connection information that is stored at the tag unit by the terminal, (ii) stores the network connection information in a communication unit, and (iii) transmits and receives data wirelessly by connecting, through the communication unit, to a network that is associated with the network connection information.

Abstract: A head up display can be used in an automotive application and provides information for viewing above a glareshield or dashboard. The head up display includes a waveguide combiner and a compact projector. The waveguide combiner is at least partially disposed above the glareshield or dashboard and can provide dual axis pupil expansion. The waveguide combiner can present conformal or near conformal information and vehicle instrumentation information.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for adjusting one or more images displayed to a viewer are provided. In some implementations, the system comprises: at least one processing circuit configured to: detect an orientation of a viewer based on at least two points associated with the viewer; determine, based on the orientation, a rotational position of a first image to be displayed on a display; and generate a display image for display on the display, wherein the display image includes at least a portion of the first image rotated based on the rotational position.

Abstract: A user terminal apparatus is provided. The user terminal apparatus includes a communication interface unit which receives user interface (UI) information data regarding a UI screen corresponding to at least one application displayed on an external apparatus in communication with the external apparatus, a storage unit which stores a UI information conversion format, an information conversion unit which converts the received UI information data using the UI information conversion format, a display unit which displays a UI screen, and a control unit which controls the information conversion unit to convert the UI information data received by the communication interface unit using the UI information conversion format and display on the display unit the UI screen corresponding to the converted UI information data.

Abstract: An electronic device, while in an interaction configuration mode: displays a first user interface that includes a plurality of user interface objects; and, while displaying the first user interface, detects one or more gesture inputs on a touch-sensitive surface. For a respective gesture input, the device determines whether one or more user interface objects of the plurality of user interface objects correspond to the respective gesture input. The device visually distinguishes a first set of user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects that correspond to the detected one or more gesture inputs from a second set of user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects that do not correspond to the detected one or more gesture inputs. The device detects an input; and, in response to detecting the input, exits the interaction configuration mode and enters a restricted interaction mode.

Abstract: A case for a device includes a plurality of walls defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity. A first one of the walls is opposite the opening and is configured as a support surface to support a portion of a first housing of the device and also has a first recess therein configured to receive a portion of at least a first end of a band of the device. A second one of the walls defines an edge of the opening that is configured to extend along a center support of the band with the optical element of the device being positioned between the second one of the walls and the support surface when the device is received in the cavity. The case also includes a lid configured to cover the opening and to selectively enclose the interior cavity.

Abstract: In some implementations, a mobile device can analyze motion sensor data and proximity sensor data during a voice call to determine whether the mobile device is on a stationary object or worn on a user's body (e.g., in the lap or pocket of a user of the mobile device). The mobile device can adjust the transmit power level of the telephony transceiver during the voice call based on the determination.

Abstract: A portable information device case according to the present invention includes three plate-like members: a holder part for housing a portable information device (smartphone) therein, a cover part for covering the holder part, and an optical panel part including an image-forming optical element (micromirror array) fitted therein in light-transmissive fashion. When these members are combined together to have a predetermined shape, the optical panel part is held in an attitude inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a display surface of the smartphone. Thus, the case allows selection with ease between a usage form in which an image appearing on the display surface is projected as a spatial image and a storage form in which these members are folded and stacked so that the entire case is made compact. The portable information device case according to the present invention is easy to carry.

Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a flexible display module; a hinge frame coupled to a rear surface of the flexible display module, having a plurality of unit frames connected by hinge coupling in a length direction; and a variable frame arranged in the hinge frame in a length direction, of which length is controllable, wherein the display module and the hinge frame are bent or unfolded to be flat in accordance with a length change of the variable frame. Since the mobile terminal may control its curved level in accordance with a use condition, it is advantageous in that a sense of immersion of the screen is increased by the control of the curvature of the mobile terminal if necessary and it is convenient to set the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A user interface and method for viewing communications events on a mobile device includes a user interface, a communications event handler, and a communications event database is disclosed herein. The communications event handler interfaces with the database and the user interface to provide a user of the mobile device with a communications event history associated with the correspondent of an incoming communications event. Additionally the communications event handler interfaces with the database and the user interface to provide a user of the mobile device with a communications event history for a specified correspondent.

Abstract: Disclosed are a mobile communication terminal for receiving a call while running an application and a method for same according to the present invention.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a memory configured to store instructions, a plurality of keys configured to receive respective key inputs, and a screen. The portable electronic device also includes a processor configured to execute the instructions to detect a first key input at one of the plurality of keys, enable a preview mode based on the detected first key input. While the preview mode is enabled, the processor is also configured to a second key input at one of the plurality of keys, at least one of the first or second key input being associated with a content preview for one of a plurality of applications, and display on the screen the content preview for the associated one of the plurality of applications.

Abstract: Tracking eye movement during the completion of a form on a mobile computing device to determine possible errors and suggest changes to the form. To improve data quality, eye-tracking data is used to determine input fields on a form that cause issues for a user; based on the eye tracking data, suggestions are made to change a response or to modify the form.

Abstract: Tracking eye movement during the completion of a form on a mobile computing device to determine possible errors and suggest changes to the form. To improve data quality, eye-tracking data is used to determine input fields on a form that cause issues for a user; based on the eye tracking data, suggestions are made to change a response or to modify the form.