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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCELERATED SCROLLING

  • US 20070080936A1
  • Filed: 12/13/2006
  • Published: 04/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of scrolling through portions of a data set to be displayed on a portable device having a display and a rotational input, the method comprising:

  • receiving a number of units associated with a rotational user input, the rotational user input being provided by a user through interaction with the rotational input, determining an acceleration factor associated with the rotational user input, modifying the number of units by the acceleration factor, determining a next portion of the data set based on the modified number of units, presenting the next portion of the data set, and providing at least audio feedback or visual feedback via the display for the user of the portable device as interaction with the rotational input occurs.

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