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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2011
Shunichi Kasahara, Kanagawa, JP;
Ritsuko Kano, Tokyo, JP;
Tomoya Narita, Kanagawa, JP;
SONY CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An apparatus is provided that includes a first detection unit configured to determine whether or not a user control member is within a first threshold distance of the touch panel. The apparatus also includes a second detection unit configured to determine a direction of movement of the user control member with respect to a touch panel when the user control member is not in contact with the touch panel, and a display control unit configure to, when the user control member is determined to be moving within the threshold distance and in a predetermined direction, generate signals to alter a first displayed object such that the altered first displayed object appears to move closer to the user control member.