FIELD: information technology.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the input devices. Technical result is achieved in that the method includes detecting a touch signal initiated by a touch operation by a control on the side portion of the mobile terminal; determining the location of the touch and the touch method corresponding to the touch operation according to the touch signal; determining a control event based on the location of the touch and the touch method; and controlling the mobile terminal according to the touch event.
EFFECT: enabling the mobile terminal to be controlled by a touch operation on the side of the mobile terminal.
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