Portable device that performs an action in response to magnitude of force, method of operating the portable device, and computer program

摘要

A portable device having a user input consisting of a single touch sensitive area is disclosed. The user input is arranged to output a signal responsive to force applied to the touch sensitive area. The device further has a controller arranged to discriminate one of a plurality of levels of said signal for provision of a corresponding control signal. The control signal can be used for controlling operation of the portable device. A method of operating the portable device, and a computer program for implementing the method are also disclosed.