The radial scroll tool: scrolling support for stylus- or touch-based document navigation

We present radial scroll, an interface widget to support scrolling particularly on either small or large scale touch displays. Instead of dragging a elevator in a scroll bar, or using repetitive key presses to page up or down, users gesture anywhere on the document surface such that clockwise gestures advance the document; counter clockwise gestures reverse the document. We describe our prototype implementation and discuss the results of an initial user study. Categories and Subject Descriptors: H.5.2 [User Interfaces]: Input devices and strategies Additional Keywords and Phrases: Scrolling, radial scroll, touch screens, large displays, stylus input

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: UIST
• Authors: Gary M. Smith, Monica M. C. Schraefel
• Keywords: Clockwise Gestures, Counter Clockwise Gestures, Radial Scroll, UIST 2004