Patent Reveals Samsung's Electronic Book Functionality for Mobile Devices

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a Korean electronics giant, has developed an electronic book functionality for mobile devices that enables users to easily select text in an e-book through touch interaction. The patent, filed on November 21, 2011, and published on October 6, 2015, as U.S. Patent Number 9152315, describes a method and apparatus for operating an e-book function in a mobile device.

The invention aims to address the limitations of conventional mobile devices, which struggle to provide a seamless e-book experience. The patent cites the growing demand for mobile convergence, where devices offer additional services and functionality beyond traditional communication functions. With the proliferation of tablet PCs and mobile devices, the need for user-friendly e-book functionality has become increasingly important.

The patented technology includes a display unit, a storage unit, and a controller, which work together to enable users to select text in an e-book. The system displays e-book content, highlights a guide item, and shows selected text according to the guide item. The storage unit stores the guide item and setting information, which allows users to customize their e-book experience.

The controller estimates a candidate location to designate a block, based on the anchor interaction applied to the e-book content, and forms a block enclosing the text between two definite anchors. This innovation streamlines the e-book experience, making it more user-friendly and convenient.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patented technology enables users to easily select text in an e-book through touch interaction.
  • The invention aims to address the limitations of conventional mobile devices by providing a seamless e-book experience.
  • The patented system includes a display unit, a storage unit, and a controller that work together to enable users to select text in an e-book.
  • The technology streamlines the e-book experience, making it more user-friendly and convenient.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd developed the patented technology to capitalize on the growing demand for mobile convergence and tablet PCs.
  • The invention was filed on November 21, 2011, and published on October 6, 2015, as U.S. Patent Number 9152315.

Statistics:

  • The patent was filed on November 21, 2011.
  • The patent was published on October 6, 2015.
  • The patented technology includes a display unit, a storage unit, and a controller.
  • The display unit displays e-book content, while the storage unit stores the guide item and setting information.
  • The controller estimates a candidate location to designate a block, based on the anchor interaction applied to the e-book content.
  • The system forms a block enclosing the text between two definite anchors.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd developed the patented technology.

Sources:

  • Jeon, Ki Cheol. Method and Apparatus for Operating an Electronic Book Function in a Mobile Device. U.S. Patent Number 9152315, filed November 21, 2011, and published online on October 6, 2015.
  • Patent URL: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=9152315.PN.&OS=PN/9152315RS=PN/9152315