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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 22, 1997
Eichika Matsuda, Yamatotakada, JP;
Koichi Harada, Kitakatsuragi-gun, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An information processing apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a main body input and output section, provided to a main body cabinet section, for displaying a plan view of an object; and a lid body input and output section, provided to a lid body, for displaying a front view of the object. The main body cabinet section and the lid body are connected to each other by hinges so as to be opened and closed. A main control section is provided for changing a display state of the object on either the main body input and output section or the lid body input and output section in a predetermined manner, in response to a change in the display state of the object on the other input and output section. Therefore, the information processing apparatus can display the object in a three-dimensional manner in the plan and front views by referring to the display sections of the input and output sections, allowing the user to visually recognize the object with a natural appearance in a three-dimensional manner.