Electronic device and operation input program

A non-transitory memory storing an operation input program to be executed by an electronic device that comprises:

• a function unit configured to execute a function corresponding to a function mode selected from a plurality of function modes;
• an exterior housing that deforms upon application of an external force;
• a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation applied to the exterior housing and generating a touch output signal as a function thereof;
• a deformation sensor for detecting a deformation of the exterior housing and generating a deformation outputs signal as a function thereof;
• and
• a storage unit that stores a correspondence relationship between deformation patterns of the exterior housing indicated by the deformation output signal and respective response operations,
• wherein the operation input program, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, is configured to:
• control operation of the electronic device as a function of the touch output and deformation output signals;
• disable the touch sensor when the deformation sense is enabled and disable the deformation sensor when the touch sensor is enabled;
• identify a deformation pattern stored in the storage unit based on the detected deformation of the exterior housing as indicated by the deformation output signal,
• determine the response operation corresponding to the identified deformation pattern and the selected function mode, and
• control an operation state of the function unit based on the determined response operation.

A method for controlling a functional unit of an electronic device that is configured to execute a function corresponding to a selected function mode of a plurality of function modes, the method comprising:

• using a touch sensor to detect a touch operation applied to the exterior housing and generate a touch output signal as a function thereof;
• using a deformation sensor to detect a deformation of an exterior housing of the electronic device and generating a deformation output signal as a function thereof;
• storing a correspondence relationship between deformation patterns of the exterior housing as indicated by the deformation output signal and respective response operations;
• using a controller to:
• control operation of the electronic device as a function of the touch output and deformation output signals;
• disable the touch sensor when the deformation sensor is enabled and disable the deformation sensor when the touch sensor is enabled;
• identify a deformation pattern stored based on the detected deformation of the exterior housing as indicated by the deformation output signal;
• determine the response operation corresponding to the identified deformation pattern and the selected function mode;
• and
• control an operation state of the function unit based on the determined response operation.