Electronic apparatus

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2006-05-18

2011-12-20

Lo, Weilun (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S784000, C715S785000, C715S786000, C715S787000, C715S864000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08082522

ABSTRACT:
An electronic apparatus capable of a suppress area for user interface parts and improving operability, including a touch sensor for detecting contact by an object on a predetermined detection area and operation buttons for detecting press imposed at predetermined positions on the detection area; wherein a screen of a display part continuously scrolls in accordance with movement of a contact position detected by the touch sensor and the screen is scrolled only by a predetermined width every time press on the operation buttons is detected, and it is sufficient to run a finger on the detection area of the touch sensor for scrolling continuously and no button operation is necessary, and when scrolling while selecting items in order by buttons, the operation buttons are provided in the detection area of the touch sensor, so that it is not required many finger movement.

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