Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Light pen for fluid matrix display panel
Reexamination Certificate
1996-09-05
2001-10-09
Mengistu, Amare (Department: 2673)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Light pen for fluid matrix display panel
C345S111000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06300933
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to electronic apparatuses, and in particular, an electronic apparatus suitable for a user to carry and operate, and a control method of the apparatus.
2. Description of the Related Art
Conventional portable electronic apparatuses have one type in which a user operates it while holding it. Such an operation mode includes a modification in which a user inclines an electronic apparatus to control its display screen. This electronic apparatus includes an acceleration sensor, so that the display screen is scrolled or the page of the display screen is turned, based on an inclination-detected signal from the acceleration sensor.
However, when the user operates the conventional electronic apparatus while holding it, the holding condition becomes unstable. Accordingly, an inclination of the electronic apparatus, unexpected by the user, causes the accidental control of the display screen. This malfunction substantially raises the problem of inconvenience to the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
To solve the above problem, the present invention has been achieved. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic apparatus and a control method thereof, which enable the execution of control in which the contents of operation intended by the user are exactly reflected.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the foregoing object is achieved through the provision of an electronic apparatus including: first detection means for detecting an inclination of the apparatus; second detection means for detecting the use of the apparatus; and control means for executing predetermined processing, based on both the inclination detected by the first detection means and the use of the apparatus detected by the second detection means.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the foregoing object is achieved through the provision of a control method of an electronic apparatus, including: a first detection step for detecting an inclination of the apparatus; a second detection step for detecting the use of the apparatus; and a control step for controlling the execution of predetermined processing, based on both the inclination of the apparatus detected by the first detection step and the use of the apparatus detected by the second detection step.
In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, the foregoing object is achieved through the provision of an electronic apparatus in which a computer unit is controlled by inputting a predetermined program from a memory medium, wherein the memory medium includes: a procedure code used in a first detection step for detecting an inclination of the apparatus; a procedure code used in a second detection step for detecting use of the apparatus; and a procedure code in a control step for controlling the execution of predetermined processing, based on both the inclination of the apparatus detected by the first detection step and the use of the apparatus detected by the second detection step.
In accordance with the present invention, the execution of the processing can be controlled, based on the detected use of the apparatus. Therefore, it is possible to execute control in which the contents of operations intended by the user are exactly reflected.
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Nagasaki Katsuhiko
Tatsumi Eisaku
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Fitzpatrick ,Cella, Harper & Scinto
Mengistu Amare
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