Abstract: A display device with a touch panel includes the touch panel having a first substrate having a detection area to detect a coordinate and an outside area in which at least one external terminal is formed, a plurality of first lines to detect the coordinate in the detection area, a plurality of second lines to detect the coordinate in the detection area, wherein each of the plurality of first lines traverse each of the plurality of second lines. An organic emitting display panel is arranged under the touch panel, and a circular polarizing plate arranged at a side of the touch panel opposite to the organic emitting display panel. The organic emitting display panel, the touch panel, and the circular polarizing plate are arranged in this order.

Abstract: Some aspects of the invention relate to a method receives a first location associated with a mobile device. The method determines that the first location is within a range of a second location associated with associated with an activity. The method provides instructions for participating in the activity to the device.

Abstract: An array substrate, a fabricating method thereof and a display device are provided, and the array substrate comprises: a plurality of gate lines (21), extending in a first direction; a plurality of data lines (22), extending in a second direction and crossed with the plurality of gate lines (21), and the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; a plurality of pixel units, defined by the gate lines (21) and the data lines (22) crossed with each other and arranged to be a matrix, wherein each pixel unit comprises a pixel electrode (23), a thin film transistor (24) and a common electrode (25), wherein the common electrode (25) comprises a plurality of strip-shaped electrode strips; and at least one first sensing line (26) and at least one second sensing line (27), and the first sensing line (26) and the second sensing line (27) being disposed in an upper layer and a lower layer respectively, the first sensing line (26) being insulated from and parallel to and overlapped with the second sensin

Abstract: A touch module includes a touch panel, a solar panel and a grating lens. The solar panel is disposed under the touch panel, and includes a light receiving area that faces towards the touch panel. The grating lens is disposed between the solar panel and the touch panel, the grating lens presents a first lens effect under a first control mode, and introduces external light passing through the touch panel and irradiated on the grating lens to the light receiving area of the solar panel under the first control mode. The present invention also discloses a mobile terminal that includes the above touch module. Through the above manners, the present invention stacks the solar panel and the touch panel together, and utilizes the lens effect of grating lens to converge external light thereby efficiently reducing non-display area of touch module and improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency.

Abstract: A reconfigurable messaging assembly for a vehicle includes a low power bi-stable display attached to the vehicle for displaying an image, text, or video. A processor and a storage device are coupled with the display. A communicator including transceivers for WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC is connected to the display for communicating with a portable electronic device. An interface device including a camera and a touchscreen both disposed on the vehicle is also coupled with the display and the processor for interacting with a primary user and a secondary user and for acquiring the images, text, and videos. The interface device is operatively connected to the communicator for interacting with a primary user and a secondary user. The assembly enables a primary user and a secondary user to show an image, text, or video using the display and to provide interaction with the primary user and the secondary user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of forming a nanoscale conductive film. The method comprises providing a nanoscale base film, forming a first patterned insulating layer on the nanoscale base film, and etching the nanoscale base film in a current generation system, using the first patterned insulating layer as a mask. The nanoscale base film includes a substrate, a first overcoat on one side of the substrate, and a first nano material layer laminated between the substrate and the first overcoat. The first patterned insulating layer is formed on the first overcoat, exposing portions of the first overcoat. In the first nano material layer, first regions are masked by the first insulating layer and second regions are not masked by the first insulating layer. The first regions and the second regions are electrically isolated from each other after etching the nanoscale base film in the current generation system.

Abstract: A touch sensor integrated display device is provided comprising gate lines and data lines formed on a substrate to be intersected with each other, a plurality of pixel electrodes formed at intersections between the gate lines and the data lines, and a common electrode formed to overlap the plurality of pixel electrodes through an insulating film disposed between the common electrode and the plurality of pixel electrodes, wherein the common electrode includes at least two touch electrodes, each of which is connected to at least one of signal lines arranged in one of a first direction and a second direction crossing the first direction.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes one or more display layers within a display stack, the one or more display layers include a plurality of crystals configured to adjust a polarization of light passing through the one or more display layers. The apparatus includes a reference voltage layer that provides the one or more display layers with a reference voltage. The apparatus includes a plurality of pixel-drive electrodes that adjust the polarization of the light passing through the one or more display layers by adjusting an electrical potential between the plurality of pixel-drive electrodes and the reference voltage layer. The pixel-drive electrodes provide drive signals for a touch sensor and the reference voltage layer provides sense signals.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filtering pressure data from a pressure-sensitive device is disclosed. A computer implemented method for filtering pressure data from a pressure-sensitive device comprises receiving, from a pressure sensitive device, a raw pressure value for a stroke, filtering the raw pressure value for the stroke to determine a filtered pressure value, and computing a width of a stroke based on the filtered pressure value.

Abstract: A method and system for cyclic motion gesturing is provided. The method includes receiving at a motion sensor coupled with a processor a first motion associated with an e-reader, receiving a second motion associated with an e-reader at the motion sensor, the second motion being a counter motion of the first motion, wherein the first and second motions are associated with moving the e-reader form a first point in space to a second point in space and then back to the first point in space within a predetermined period of time, determining the first and second motions indicate a multi-motion command gesture corresponding to a first function performable on the e-Reader and automatically performing the first function on the e-reader in response to the multi-motion command gesture.

Abstract: Provided are a driving unit for a touch electrode, a driving circuit, a touch panel and a driving method, wherein the driving unit comprises: a signal conversion unit configured to convert a signal input from the signal input terminal under the control of a clock signal and output the conversion result; a logic computation unit configured to perform a logic computation on the input signal and the touch enable signal and output the computation result; a buffer unit connected to an output terminal of the logic computation unit; and an output unit connected to an output terminal of the buffer unit and configured to output a touch scan signal to the touch driving electrode under the control of a signal output by the buffer unit. The driving circuit comprising multiple stages of driving unit described in the above can be directly integrated in the array substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pixel circuit, an organic electroluminescence display panel and a display apparatus. The pixel circuit initializes a first node during an initialization period of a touch control phase and a display phase; adjusts a voltage at the first node during a touch sensing period of the touch control phase; causes a driver module to output a touch control signal under the control of the voltage at the first node during a touch reading period of the touch control phase, so as to achieve a touch control function; writes data into the first node during a compensating period and a data writing period of the display phase; and causes the driver module to drive a light emitting device in a light emitting module to emit light during a light emitting period of the display phase, so as to allow the light emitting device to achieve its light emitting function normally.

Abstract: An object state determining method, for determining a state for an object on a sensing surface of a touch control apparatus, comprising: (a) computing a sensing length according at least one touch sensing amount that the object causes to the sensing surface; (b) determining an object state of the object according to an arrangement of the sensing length. A touch control apparatus applying the object state determining method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a mobile terminal and controlling method thereof. The mobile terminal including components capable of executing a first function, executing a second function and displaying an execution screen associated with the second function on a touchscreen. The mobile terminal components are further capable of determining whether the mobile terminal has been tilted by an amount that exceeds a first threshold, and when it is determined that the mobile terminal has been tilted by an amount that exceeds the first threshold, displaying the execution screen associated with the second function and an execution screen associated with the first function, determining whether a touch input to the touchscreen occurs while the execution screen associated with the second function and the execution screen associated with the first function are displayed, and displaying the execution screen associated with the first function when it is determined that the touch input has occurred.

Abstract: A display apparatus, an electronic apparatus, and a method of controlling a screen of a display apparatus are provided. The electronic apparatus is configured to display a division guide line in response to a touch being detected on a bezel of a plurality of display apparatuses displaying a multi-vision screen including a main area and a sub area to change the main area and the sub area, and change a size and a position of a main area based on a division guide line displayed in response to a touch being detected on a bezel of the plurality of display apparatuses displaying a multi-vision screen including the main area and a sub area.

Abstract: An optical film and a touch controlled display apparatus using the same are disclosed. The optical film includes a substrate, a first electrode and a plurality of parallel conductive wires. The substrate has a transparent region having a first area and a second area. The first electrode is disposed in the first area, and has a width substantially ranging from 1˜30 micrometers (?m). The parallel conductive wires are disposed in the second area. At least two adjacent parallel conductive wires have a distance substantially ranging from 50˜300 nanometers (nm).

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a display apparatus capable of image scanning and a driving method thereof is provided. According to an embodiment, a display apparatus capable of image scanning, which includes a plurality of contact sensors each of which includes an N-type transistor, a P-type transistor connected to a gate electrode of the N-type transistor, and a sensing capacitor one end of which is connected to a drain electrode of the N-type transistor, the plurality of contact sensors being arranged so as not to cover a unit color pixel area of a color filter layer; a first scan line to which a selective signal is periodically applied, the first scan line being connected to a source electrode of the N-type transistor; a second scan line to which a selective signal is applied followed by the first scan line, the second scan line being connected to the gate electrode and source electrode of the P-type transistor; and a readout line connected to the drain electrode of the N-type transistor.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a display apparatus capable of image scanning and a driving method thereof. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a display apparatus capable of image scanning, including a plurality of contact sensors, each of them being arranged so as not to overlap a unit color pixel of a color filter layer and including only one sensing transistor generating a leakage current corresponding to the strength of light reflected from an outside object, a scan line applied with a selective signal selecting at least a part of the contact sensors among the plurality of contact sensors, and a readout line receiving an output signal corresponding to the amount of electric charge charged in a parasitic capacitance of the sensing transistor by the leakage current from a contact sensor applied with the selective signal.

Abstract: A method for enabling a function module of a terminal, and a terminal device. The method includes detecting a touch operation that is performed by a user on a sensor, where the sensor is disposed in an area on an outer surface of the terminal except on a touchscreen; generating touch information according to the touch operation; and when the generated touch information meets a condition of enabling a function module of the terminal or enabling a function type of the function module, enabling the function module or the function type of the function module.

Abstract: Manipulating a 3D object displayed on a display device having a plurality of sensors for sensing touching and distortion of the display device and a computer coupled to the plurality of sensors. The computer detects a selection of a specified area of the digital representation of a 3D object displayed on the display device through the plurality of sensors, determines X and Y coordinates of the selected specified area of the digital representation, aligns the axes of the display device with the X and Y coordinates of the selected specified area, receives a rotation speed from the user; calculates a virtual centrifugal force associated with the sensed rotation speed, applies the virtual centrifugal force as a distortion to the selected specified area of the 3D object; and re-renders the 3D object on the display device.

Abstract: A capacitive touch system including a capacitive touch sensor and a controller is provided. The sensor includes a first and a second substrate, a first and a second electrode arrangement, and a floating electrode arrangement. The first electrode arrangement and the floating electrode arrangement are disposed on different parts of the first substrate. The first and the second electrode arrangements are used to produce an electric field. A change in the characteristic of the electric field occurs when the touch sensor is touched. The floating electrode arrangement has multiple insulation slits for the electric field to pass through. The first and the floating electrode arrangements are electrically insulated through the slits, and multiple floating electrode units in the floating electrode arrangement are also electrically insulated from one another through the slits. The controller outputs a control signal based on the change in the characteristic of the electric field.

Abstract: A method and system for operating a computing device while normal touch screen display functionality is suspended. The method comprises initiating a suspend mode of operation for the display screen in response to a request received at the computing device, the suspend mode disabling a subset of the touch functionality; while in the suspend mode of operation, monitoring for a first touch event at the display screen; presenting an exception mode operation (EMO) key at a pre-defined location on the display screen upon receiving the first touch event; monitoring for a second touch event performed at the EMO key location; and during performance of the second touch event, removing the suspend mode by re-enabling the subset of the touch functionality.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for calibrating writing on a writing surface to a digital document. One or more calibration parameters associated with a writing surface and a digital document of a display device are determined. The calibration parameters indicate a spatial offset between a reference position on the writing surface and a reference position in the digital document. A gesture captured by a smart pen is received. The gesture includes a sequence of spatial positions representing movement of the smart pen with respect to the writing surface. The sequence of spatial positions is mapped to a sequence of spatial positions in the digital document based on the calibration parameters.

Abstract: The invention provides a layered body for a touch panel in which metal migration is suppressed and changes in the electrical resistance of a fine metal wire are suppressed, and a touch panel. The layered body for a touch panel of the invention is a layered body for a touch panel including a substrate, fine metal wires which are disposed on the substrate, and an adhesive layer which is disposed on the fine metal wires, in which the amount of the metal contained per unit area in the fine metal wire is in a range of 0.01 g/m2 to 10 g/m2, the adhesive layer contains a benzotriazole-based compound, and the content of the benzotriazole-based compound is in a range of 0.05 mass % to 1.5 mass % with respect to the total mass of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide devices and methods that facilitate improved input device performance. Specifically, the devices and methods provide improved resistance to the effect of interference on input devices, and in particular, to the effect of unison noise on proximity sensors that use capacitive techniques to generate images of sensor values. The devices and methods provide improved resistance to the effects of interface by using images of sensor values and one or more profiles of sensor values. An image of sensor values is combined with one or more profiles of sensor values to produce a modified image of sensor values, the modified image having reduced errors due to noise. This reduction in errors due to noise can improve the accuracy and performance of the input device.

Abstract: By forming an infrared light emitting surface 21 on the front side of a display 11, irradiating the infrared light emitting surface 21 with infrared light, forming a reproduced image R2 of the infrared light emitting surface 21 at a position of a reproduced image R1, and photographing, through an infrared camera 26 provided at the back of the reproduced image R1, reflected light from the reproduced image R2 of the infrared light emitting surface 21 in the case where an indicating means such as a finger indicates the reproduced image R1, a position of the indicating means in contact with the reproduced image R1 becomes detected. An extremely hygienic method and apparatus for contactlessly detecting an indicated position on a reproduced image with which an input without touching a display is enabled can thereby be provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical touch system configured to determine an object region according to a brightness information acquired by a brightness sensing unit and to identify a block information of objects within the object region according to an image information acquired by an image sensing unit. The present invention further provides an objection detection method for an optical touch system.

Abstract: An array of piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer elements includes a plurality of superpixel regions. Each superpixel region includes at least two pixel sets, a first pixel set of the at least two pixel sets being disposed in a central portion of the superpixel region, and at least a second pixel set being disposed in an outer portion of the superpixel region. An electrical coupling may be provided between the array and transceiver electronics. The transceiver electronics may be configured to operate the array in a selectable one of a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the array generates a substantially plane ultrasonic wave having a first acoustic pressure. In the second mode, the array generates, from each superpixel region, a focused beam having a second acoustic pressure that is substantially higher than the first acoustic pressure.

Abstract: A processing method of screen-displayed windows and a mobile terminal includes: receiving a dragging instruction in regard to a frame of the screen; responding to the dragging instruction and deciding an initial position of the frame before dragging and a final position of the frame after dragging on the screen; when the initial position of the frame is close to or overlaps the outer frame of the screen and the distance between the final position of the frame and the outer frame of the screen is greater than a threshold value, a second display window is added on the screen.

Abstract: A method of controlling a display of images and an electronic device adapted to the method are provided. The electronic device includes a display configured to display images, an input unit configured to detect an image display control input, and a controller configured to output a first image to the display, and control an auxiliary window to be displayed on a part of the first image, wherein the auxiliary window outputs a second image that has information about coordinates that differ from those of the first image.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing a guided edit process for editing a member profile page are described. According to various embodiments, profile edit task information associated with a member of an online social network service is accessed, the profile edit task information identifying one or more candidate profile edit tasks to be performed to update a member profile page of the member. Thereafter, if it is determined that the member recently completed a difficult profile edit task, a difficult candidate profile edit task is identified, and the member is prompted to perform the difficult candidate profile edit task. If it is determined that the member has not recently completed a difficult profile edit task, an easy candidate profile edit task is identified, and the member is prompted to perform the easy candidate profile edit task.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer-implemented method for customizing an apparatus, and system for customizing an apparatus are disclosed. A user interface may allow a user to define content for customizing a selected apparatus. Based on the selected apparatus and the user-defined content, a label may be created that can be applied to the apparatus by a user. In this manner, an apparatus may be customized by applying and/or reapplying a label with user-defined content.

Abstract: In one example, a mobile device is configured to display video images. The video images may be displayed in connection with collecting the video images or as part of a playback of previously recorded video images. The mobile device may identify an operating state of the mobile device and generate a user message indicative of the operating state. The mobile device may display a graphical indicium of the user message on the user interface simultaneous to the display of the video on the user interface.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing systems of an cabin using a wearable device. In one embodiment, a method comprises: generating display data to display a first user interface on a display of the wearable device; receiving user input data based on a user interacting with an input device of the wearable device; and selectively communicating data based on the user input data to a cabin management module that manages systems of the cabin.

Abstract: One or more embodiments allow a user to search a gallery of digital content. In particular, a user can interact with a digital content system to search for, and identify, one or more digital content items (e.g., photos, videos, audio) within a collection of digital content. For instance, the digital content system can maintain tokens with respect to a collection of digital content and associate the tokens with digital content items within the collection of digital content. The digital content system can also provide a gallery of digital content items within a view area of a graphical user interface. Upon receiving a search query, the digital content system can identify a token and identify digital content items corresponding to the token. The digital content system can further provide a new or modified gallery within the view area of the graphical user interface based on the identified digital content items.

Abstract: Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure describe an application command control user interface menu to facilitate user interaction between a user and a mobile application. On a processing device, a mobile application is launched where the mobile application comprises an application command control user interface menu displayable within a defined display space of the mobile application. The application control user interface menu is displayed within the defined display space. A tab comprises one or more user interface elements for application command control. Input is received for selection of a tab of the application control user interface menu. In response to the received input, display of the application command control user interface menu is modified to display one or more tabs within the defined display space. Other examples are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying a preferred well on a mobile device displaying data for another well and reconfiguring a system based on geographical coordinates for the mobile device and/or the system.

Abstract: A method for providing feedback on user actions in a blood purification device is disclosed. Feedback may be provided by loading a task list defining process actions to be carried out into a processing environment of the blood purification device, wherein the task list includes at least one task assigned to a predetermined device and/or user action, selecting a set of sensors and/or detectors from sensors and/or detectors arranged in the blood purification device based on requirements of the task list, and for each task in the task list, querying the selected set of sensors and/or detectors, determining operational and/or device task states based on the sensor and/or detector outputs, and outputting a user feedback indication notifying the user on the determined task state. A blood purification device equipped with supporting hardware is arranged to carry out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A graphical user interface having a dashboard for people recommendation to a first user, including: a first section presenting a plurality of second users one at a time and a second section presenting a plurality of people searches one at time. The first section has: a first area showing a profile image of a corresponding user in the second users; a second area showing profile text information of the corresponding user; a third area showing profile matching information between the corresponding user and the first user; and at least one first user interface element selectable to change a selection of the corresponding user from the second users. The second section has: a fourth area showing a corresponding search in the plurality of people searches; and at least one second user interface element selectable to change a selection of the corresponding search from the plurality of people searches.

Abstract: A content delivery system supplying themes for user computers based on user interest. Each theme may be a collection of components that define an audio, visual or functional aspect of computer operation related to a topic or area of interest, such as sports, a sports team, travel or fine art. The system includes client and server components. At each client, information about user interactions is collected and compared to information defining a set of user interest categories, allowing the client to determine one or more interest categories for the user. The client offers themes that are classified in accordance with the same set of user categories. The server can supply information defining user interest categories and a manifest of themes with associated categories. Additionally, the server can receive indications of when each theme is presented to a user and when the user elects to acquire a theme or engages with theme elements. The server may also supply, unlock or otherwise provide selected themes.

Abstract: The principles described herein provide methods and systems of providing a user interface to allow a user to compose and send an electronic communication quickly and conveniently. For example, a user interface includes split-pane interface having a navigable tray area and a composition area. The navigable tray area may include categories of trays, each tray including a navigable listing of content items that may form part of the electronic communication. The navigable tray area allows the user to navigate from one tray to the next to access different types of content items to be used in composing the electronic communication. When composing an electronic communication, a user can select an item in a tray, and the item is previewed in the composition area and can become part of the electronic communication.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and software that enhance the content viewing experience on computing devices. In an implementation, an application presents a user interface that comprises a canvas and a navigation element. When selected, that navigation element surfaces a navigation menu that includes various menu elements selectable to navigate to corresponding feature menus. The application monitors for activity in the user interface that affects a presence in the menu elements of a contextual menu element for navigating to a contextual feature menu. When the activity occurs, the application modifies an appearance of the navigation element to indicate the presence of the contextual menu element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented system and method of enabling a user to interact with an electronic test equipment using a mobile device. The computer-implemented system includes a controller configured to provide a graphical user interface for a computerized device in order to enable a user to interact with an electronic test equipment using the graphical user interface. An optical code generator is configured to generate an optical code identifying a user interface element of the graphical user interface. An optical code presentation arrangement is configured to present an optical representation of the optical code. The mobile device includes an optical reader configured to read the optical representation of the optical code. A user interface element generator is configured to generate on the mobile device the user interface element identified by the optical code read with the mobile device in order to enable a user to interact with the electronic test equipment using the user-interface element.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe application command control for small screen display. When detecting a display width associated with a processing device is equal to or less than a threshold value, the processing device launches an application command control programmed for display on small screens. The application command control interfaces with an application and comprises a plurality of top-level palettes and a plurality of drill-in palettes programmed for the application. A top-level palette for the application is vertically scrollable and comprises a collection of rows comprising one or more selectable command elements. A row of the one or more command elements of the top-level palette comprises a drill-in feature that when selected presents a drill-in palette. A drill-in palette is vertically scrollable and comprises one or more rows of selectable command elements.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus (100) includes an operation detection unit (102) that detects an operation with respect to an operation surface of a display unit that displays a portion of a display target including a scrollable region scrolled according to an operation, and a display control unit (104) that performs a scroll display for outputting the scrollable region of the display target on a portion-by-portion basis to a scroll display range of the display unit with a movement amount according to the operation detected by the operation detection unit (102), when an operation indicating the movement amount in which an outer edge of the scroll display range of the display unit exceeds the scrollable region is detected, the display control unit (104) switches between stop of scrolling of the scrollable region so that the outer edge of the scroll display range of the display unit does not exceed the scrollable region and another display other than the display target within the scroll display range of the

Abstract: A system and method includes a device and a processor. In some embodiments the processor is operable to display a first representation for a first application at a first location on the touchscreen display and a second representation for a second application. In some embodiments, the device detects a contact on a touchscreen display at the first location. In some embodiments, the device detects a gesture on the touchscreen display and links the first application with the second application. In some embodiments the device links the first application with the second application when the gesture conforms to a predetermined gesture.

Abstract: A photographing apparatus includes: an image pickup section picking up an object image to acquire a picked-up image; a display section capable of showing a display based on the picked-up image; a touch panel generating a signal corresponding to a predetermined operation; and a control section detecting a direction of a slide operation on the touch panel and performing control to select one of multiple items displayed on the display section on the basis of the direction of the slide operation; and the control section sets a display position of each of the multiple items to correspond to an operation direction for selecting the item on a one to one basis and selects one of the multiple items corresponding to the direction of the slide operation in the selection.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal capable of carrying out time counting to execute a control function, and a control method thereof. The mobile terminal includes a display unit, and a controller configured to continuously display counting information for guiding the time counting on at least a part of an edge area of a display unit for a predetermined time when the time counting is executed in association with a terminal operation, and execute a control function associated with the terminal operation after a lapse of the predetermined time.

Abstract: A touch operation processing method and a terminal device. The method includes: detecting a touch operation of a user, which starts from a border of a screen display area to the screen display area, and using the first point touched by the touch operation in the screen display area as a starting point; and performing, according to the touch operation, reduction processing on an operation interface displayed in the screen display area, where one edge of an operation interface after the reduction processing includes the starting point. Therefore, the demand is met that the user triggers, by one hand, reduction processing on the operation interface and perform a selection operation on an arbitrary position in the entire screen display area of the terminal device when the user holds the terminal device with a large screen with one hand on it.

Abstract: An operation system includes a detector, an area designator, a selection item designator, and a display controller. The detector may be configured to detect an operation of touching a touch panel at a touch-position on the touch panel. The area designator may be configured to designate an area, which includes the touch-position at which the operation of touching the touch panel is detected, from a plurality of areas of the touch panel. The selection item designator may be configured to designate an associated set of selection items which is associated with the area designated by the area designator. The display controller may be configured to control the touch panel to display an operator which includes the associated set of selection items at or in the vicinity of the touch-position, at which the operation of touching the touch panel is detected by the detector.