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Small-sized information processor capable of scrolling screen in accordance with tilt, and scrolling method therefor

  • US 5,602,566 A
  • Filed: 08/23/1994
  • Issued: 02/11/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A small-sized information processor which has, at least, a display device provided with a display screen, and which is used while being held in one hand, comprising:

  • command input means for entering a command for scrolling said display screen, in the state in which said small-sized information processor is held in one hand;

    tilt detection means for detecting a relative tilt of said small-sized information processor with respect to a reference tilt thereof assumed when the scroll command is entered; and

    scroll means for scrolling said display screen on the basis of the relative tilt detected by said tilt detection means.

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