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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2004
Chan-woo Kim, Gyeonggi-Do, KR;
Chan-Woo Kim, Gyeonggi-Do, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
Undesired key depression of a mobile device is prevented using a predetermined key activation pattern. This pattern includes successively pressing one or more keys of the mobile device a predetermined number of times. When this occurs, the mobile device converts from a key depression preventing mode to a half-operation mode. During this latter mode, functions corresponding to key inputs are automatically performed, provided they are input within a prescribed period of time. Otherwise, the mobile device converts back to the key depression preventing mode. As a result, undesired operation and power consumption of the mobile device is prevented.