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Variable speed scrolling

  • US 8,904,306 B1
  • Filed: 06/12/2008
  • Issued: 12/02/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. One or more computer-readable media having computer-useable instructions embodied thereon for performing a method of scrolling at variable speeds through a list of items that are presented on a display of an electronics device, the method comprising:

  • displaying a portion of the list of items on the display, wherein each item within the list of items is associated with a visible line to form a set of visible lines which converge toward a dynamically adjustable single point, wherein the set of visible lines provides a visual indication of a placement of the displayed portion relative to the list of items;

    receiving an indication from the user that indicates a scroll action to scroll through the list of items with the associated visible lines, wherein the indication includes a starting point and an ending point that are in a certain portion of the display;

    based on the certain portion of the display and a position of the dynamically adjustable single point in relation to the list of items, determining a speed to scroll through the list of items, wherein a variance of available speeds to scroll through the list of items is proportionally related to a distance the dynamically adjustable single point is from the list of items; and

    scrolling through the list of items at the determined speed.

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