US Patent 9798462 Display control apparatus, display control method, and computer program

There is provided a display control apparatus including a detection section which detects contact or proximity of a member with or to a display section which displays information, and a display control section which controls displaying of the information on the display section. In a state where the detection section detects contact with or proximity to a predetermined region of the display section continuously performed by a first member for a predetermined time period, the display control section controls scrolling display on the display section according to whether or not the detection section detects contact with or proximity to the display section performed by a second member different from the first member.