Abstract:
The present invention relates to a terminal device for determining validity of touch key input and a method and an apparatus used therefor. The method for determining validity of touch key input in the terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: determining if there is touch key input to perform a preset function; determining if there is dummy key input used for determining validity of touch key input when it is determined that a touch key is input; and determining validity of the touch key input based on existence of the dummy key input. According to the present invention, it is determined whether the touch key input is intended by a user, so it is possible to prevent the execution of the function that is not intended by the user.