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Continuous scrolling list with acceleration

US7786975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2005
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0485
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Movement of a point of contact by a user of a touch-sensitive display is determined. In response to the movement, a list of items on the touch-sensitive display is scrolled through. The scroll through is accelerated in response to an accelerated movement of the point of contact. The scroll through and acceleration of the scroll through may be in accordance with a simulation of a physical device having friction.

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