Electronic device having touch screen and method for changing data displayed on the touch screen

Abstract

In a time data display mode, a time data is displayed in at least one display block partially assigned to a touch screen of an electronic device. After the touch gesture or the drag gesture is detected in one of the display block, the current time data in the display block can be replaced with a new time data according to the touch gesture or the drag gesture. The new time data may be a following time data or a previous time data which can be determined according to a location of the touch gesture, or a direction and a distance of the drag gesture. In addition, the extent of a change in the time data may be determined according to duration of the touch gesture or a speed of the drag gesture.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority from and the benefit of Korean Application No. 10-2008-0131299, filed on Dec. 22, 2008, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a device having a touch screen and a method for changing data displayed on the touch screen of the device. In particular, exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for replacing time-related data displayed on the touch screen with new data according to a touch gesture or a drag gesture.[0004]2. Description of the Background[0005]Electronic devices can provide a user with the convenience of mobility and a rich set of services and features. Examples of electronic devices include a personal computer, a notebook, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone, a portable multim...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]Exemplary embodiments of the present invention disclose a device including a display unit including a display block to display a time data. The device also includes a touch sensor configured to detect a touch gesture or a drag gesture. And the touch sensor is arranged in

Problems solved by technology

A reduction in size of an electronic device may, however, restrict the capability of simultaneously displaying data on the touch screen of the device.

Also, some functions executed in the device may often require many regions for displaying related data on the screen, so the graphical configuration of elements displayed on the screen may become complicated.

These problems may be more serious in cases where time-related functions such as scheduling a task or outputting an alarm need to be executed.

Additionally, when time-related data such as time, date, and time period are displayed, a user who may want to select or change specific data may often suffer the inconvenience of having to touch the touch screen several times.

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