Information input device, operation method for information processing device, information processing device, recording medium and program
US7007246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0362
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
As a rotating member of an operating unit is operated, a graphical user interface works so that a band-shaped display area wound on a roll-shaped object looks like being extended upward in visually the same direction as the direction of rotation of the rotating member, from the roll-shaped object. In this case, left and right ends of the roll-shaped object move to look like rotating. When the band-shaped display area is fully extended, the left and right ends stop rotating. Thus, a graphical user interface is provided which does not require a user to repeat troublesome operations until an information processing device executes processing desired by the user, and which enables improvement in user-friendliness.
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