Navigating documents with the virtual scroll ring

We present a technique for scrolling through documents that is simple to implement and requires no special hardware. This is accomplished by simulating a hardware scroll ring—a device that maps circular finger motion into vertical scrolling. The technique performs at least as well as a mouse wheel for medium and long distances, and is preferred by users. It can be particularly useful in portable devices where screen-space and space for peripherals is at a premium. Categories and Subject Descriptors: H.5.2 [User Interfaces]: Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), Input devices and strategies Additional Keywords and Phrases: Interaction Techniques, Scrolling

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: UIST
• Authors: Tomer Moscovich, John F. Hughes
• Keywords: Hardware Scroll Ring—a, UIST 2004, User Interfaces, Vertical Scrolling