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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 15, 1999
Tatsuru Kuwabara, Kariya, JP;
Denso Corporation, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A communication terminal having a display capable of scrolling a text message at variable speeds to thereby enhance message readability. A display of 6 full-size characters×3 lines for displaying a character message is provided on the portable telephone. Tactile sensors for changing scroll display speed are provided on the sides of the portable telephone. The top of a long text message is paused for two seconds, and then vertically scrolled on the display. While the message is scrolled at a speed of 1 dot per 20 ms during normal operation, the display scrolling speed is changed to 1 dot per 60 ms when the tactile sensor is manipulated. The message is paused for 0.7 seconds every time one line of the message has completed scrolling. When the end of the message is reached, it is displayed for 1 second.