Patent ID: 8300017
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling a touch screen of a mobile terminal, the method comprising: displaying data information in a display area of the touch screen; receiving a touch input at a position of the data information displayed in the display area of the touch screen; scrolling the displayed data information in response to the touch input, the scrolling comprising controlling movement of at least a portion of the data information displayed in the display area according to the position of the touch input; and displaying new data information in the display area when the displayed data information is scrolled, wherein the new data information has a continuity with the data information displayed in the display area before the scrolling, wherein the data information displayed in the display area is distinguishable from graphic icons and menu icons displayed in the display area, wherein the display area comprises a reference position, wherein a speed of the movement of the at least the portion of the data information is determined based on a distance between the position of the touch input and the reference position, and wherein a direction of the movement of the at least the portion of the data information is determined according to the position of the touch input with regard to the reference position.