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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2012
Toshihisa Nabata, Zama, JP;
Toshihisa Nabata, Zama, JP;
KYOCERA Corporation, Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
An imaging unit images a subject. A contact detection unit detects contact or release of contact by a contacting object on an image displayed on a display screen of a display unit. A tactile sensation providing unit provides a tactile sensation to the contacting object in contact with the contact detection unit. A control unit instructs the tactile sensation providing unit to execute a tactile sensation providing operation when a contact area between the contact detection unit and the contacting object is equal to or greater than a standard area. After instructing the tactile sensation providing unit to execute the tactile sensation providing operation, the control unit controls the imaging unit to shorten the focal length if the contact area between the contact detection unit and the contacting object is less than the standard area and to extend the focal length if the contact area is equal to or greater than the standard area.