Patent ID: 8947352
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: G06F,G06K,G09G

Abstract:
1. An image processing apparatus that displays an image on a screen based on image data, and displays an operation item for use in inputting an operation for causing the image processing apparatus to perform processing concerning the image, on the screen, to thereby perform processing associated with the operation item when the operation item is operated by an operation element, comprising: a distance detection unit configured to detect a distance between the screen and the operation element to obtain a detected distance; a display control unit configured to display an operation candidate item on the screen if the detected distance becomes not larger than a first predetermined threshold distance, and to change a display color of the operation candidate item depending on the detected distance such that the display color is darker if the detected distance is smaller, wherein said display control unit is configured to switch the operation candidate item to the operation item if the operation candidate item is touched down by the operation element, wherein the display control unit is configured to delete the display of the operation candidate item if the detected distance becomes larger than the first predetermined threshold distance; and wherein when the operation candidate item is displayed on the screen and the detected distance is not smaller than at least a second predetermined distance, which is smaller than the first predetermined threshold distance, the operation candidate item is not operable.