JP2014202505A - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing apparatus capable of continuously performing a plurality of processing operations related to a map even in processing which is restricted by a range as a touch panel.SOLUTION: The information processing apparatus includes: a display 2 for displaying a map; a touch panel 1 for detecting a mode of operation related to the map; and a processing part 3 which when continuous tracing operation is detected after detecting operation by one-point touch, performs search processing made to correspond to the tracing operation, and when operation based on two-point touch is detected after the tracing operation and further tracing operation is detected after detecting the operation based on the two-point touch, performs scroll processing made to correspond to the operation based on the two-point touch and related to the map.

Description

  The present application belongs to the technical fields of an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program. More specifically, it belongs to the technical field of an information processing apparatus and information processing method for performing processing related to a map, and a program for the information processing apparatus.

  In recent years, for example, in a portable information terminal device or a so-called smart phone, it is generally performed using a touch panel arranged on the surface of a display screen. As an example of a conventional technique related to such an operation, there is a technique described in Patent Document 1 below.

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, a configuration is set in which a traced road is set as a route for movement guidance by tracing a road or the like included in a map displayed under the touch panel with a finger. It is said that.

JP 2007-256032 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the route can be set only within the map displayed in the range of the touch panel. For example, when the route is set out of the range of the touch panel, the route is displayed. It is necessary to expand the range of the displayed map by changing the scale of the displayed map. In this case, if the scale is increased, for example, the display range as a map is expanded, but the road itself selected as a route becomes very small, making it difficult to trace it, and route setting cannot be performed neatly. There was a problem.

  Therefore, the present application has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an example of the problem is that a plurality of processes related to a map are continuously performed even if the process is subject to a range limitation as a touch panel. An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program for the information processing apparatus that can be performed are provided.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a display means for displaying a map, a detection means for detecting an operation mode related to the displayed map, and a first operation mode. A first processing means for performing a first process associated with the displayed map and associated with the continuous operation when the continuous operation is detected after the operation is detected by; After detecting a continuous operation, the operation according to a second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected, and further, the continuous operation is detected after an operation according to the second operation mode is detected. And a second processing means for starting a second process different from the first process associated with the operation according to the second operation mode and related to the displayed map.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an invention according to claim 10 is an information processing apparatus comprising: a display unit that displays a map; and a detection unit that detects a mode of an operation related to the displayed map. In the information processing method executed in step, when the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the first operation mode is detected, the continuous map is associated with the continuous operation and related to the displayed map. After the first processing step for performing the first processing and the detection of the continuous operation, the operation according to the second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected, and further according to the second operation mode. When the continuous operation is detected after the operation is detected, the first process associated with the operation according to the second operation mode and related to the displayed map is different from the first process. Comprising a second processing step of starting the processing, the.

  In order to solve the above problems, an invention according to claim 11 is an information processing apparatus comprising: a display unit that displays a map; and a detection unit that detects a mode of an operation related to the displayed map. When the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the first operation mode is detected, the computer included in the computer is associated with the continuous operation and is associated with the displayed map. After the first processing means for performing the process and the detection of the continuous operation, the operation according to the second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected, and the operation according to the second operation mode is further performed. A second process different from the first process associated with the operation according to the second operation mode and related to the displayed map when the continuous operation is detected after the detection; Second processing means for beginning to function as.

It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Example. It is a figure (I) which shows the example of a screen in operation of the information processor concerning a 1st example, (a) is a figure showing the 1st example, (b) is a figure showing the 2nd example, ( c) is a diagram showing a third example. It is a figure (II) which shows the example of a screen in operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 4th example, (b) is a figure which shows a 5th example. It is figure (III) which shows the example of a screen in operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 6th example, (b) is a figure which shows a 7th example, ( c) is a diagram showing an eighth example. It is figure (IV) which shows the example of a screen in operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 9th example, (b) is a figure which shows a 10th example. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment, wherein (a) is the flowchart, and (b) is a diagram showing a screen example in the operation of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment. . It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Example. It is a figure (I) which shows the example of a screen in operation of the information processor concerning a 3rd example, (a) is a figure showing the 1st example, (b) is a figure showing the 2nd example, ( c) is a diagram showing a third example. It is figure (II) which shows the example of a screen in operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 4th example, (b) is a figure which shows a 5th example. It is a figure (III) which shows the example of a screen in operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 6th example, (b) is a figure which shows a 7th example.

  Next, the form for implementing this application is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus S according to the embodiment includes a detection unit 1, a display unit 2, a first processing unit 3, and a second processing unit 4.

  In this configuration, the display means 2 displays a map. And the detection means 1 detects the mode of operation relevant to the map currently displayed on the display means 2. FIG.

  The first processing means 3 relates to the map associated with the continuous operation and displayed on the display means 2 when the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the first operation mode is detected. A first process is performed.

  Next, the second processing means 4 continues after detecting an operation according to a second operation mode different from the first operation mode after detecting a continuous operation and further detecting an operation according to the second operation mode. When the detected operation is detected, a second process different from the first process related to the map associated with the operation according to the second operation mode and displayed on the display unit 2 is started.

  As described above, according to the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the embodiment, when a continuous operation is detected after an operation according to the first operation mode is detected, the operation is associated with the continuous operation. A first process is performed. Then, when the operation according to the second operation mode is detected after the detection of the continuous operation, and further after the operation according to the second operation mode is detected, the operation according to the second operation mode is detected. A second process associated with the operation and subsequent consecutive operations is performed. Therefore, since the first process and the second process are automatically switched on the basis of the operation according to the second operation mode, for example, the first process seems to be restricted in the size of the area used for the operation. Even if it is a simple process, a 2nd process can be continued following a 1st process.

  Next, specific examples corresponding to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, each Example demonstrated below is an Example at the time of applying embodiment with respect to information processing apparatuses provided with displays, such as a liquid crystal display by which the touch panel is arrange | positioned on the surface. In addition, as said information processing apparatus, what is called a smart phone, a navigation apparatus, a portable information terminal device, etc. correspond, for example.

(I) First Example First, a first example according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing apparatus. 4 to 7 are diagrams showing examples of screens in the operation of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment. At this time, in FIG. 2, the same member number as each structural member in the information processing apparatus S is used for each structural member of the example corresponding to each structural member in the information processing apparatus S according to the embodiment shown in FIG. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the information processing device S according to the first example as an example of the information processing device S according to the embodiment includes a display 2 as an example of the display unit 2 according to the embodiment, and a display on the display 2. Touch panel 1 as an example of detection means 1 according to the embodiment provided on the surface, an example of first processing means 3 and an example of second processing means 4 according to the embodiment, and an example of “search means” according to the present application. Each includes a corresponding processing unit 3, display control unit 5, and touch detection unit 6.

  In this configuration, the touch detection unit 6 and the touch panel 1 include the position of the finger of a person who touches the surface of the touch panel 1 or the pen tip of the touch pen (hereinafter simply referred to as “finger”) and the finger that is simultaneously touching. And the detection result is output to the processing unit 3.

  On the other hand, the display control unit 5 displays an image to be displayed on the display 2 on the display 2 so as to be visible through the touch panel 1 under the control of the processing unit 3.

  By these, the process part 3 controls the operation | movement which concerns on 1st Example demonstrated below other than the normal process as the information processing apparatus S using the display 2 and the touch panel 1. FIG.

  Next, the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment using the touch panel 1 or the like will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. In the operation according to the first embodiment described below, touching the touch panel 1 with only one finger is referred to as “single point touch”, and simultaneously touching with two fingers is referred to as “two point touch”. ". The touch panel 1 according to the first embodiment is a so-called multi-touch-compatible touch panel 1 that detects the contact position and the number of simultaneously touching fingers for each finger even when simultaneously touching with a plurality of fingers. It is configured to be able to.

  In the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment described below, by combining the one-point touch and the two-point touch, the map scrolls on the display 2 and passes through the road on the map. The route search is performed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 3, in the operation according to the first embodiment, first, the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 operate in the scroll mode in which the map displayed on the display 2 is scrolled (step S1). . The operation itself in this scroll mode is the same as the conventional one.

  Next, the processing unit 3 monitors whether one point touch or two point touch is performed on the touch panel 1 (step S2). When the one-point touch is executed in the monitoring in step S2 (step S2; one point), the processing unit 3 continues to operate the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 in the scroll mode. Then, when the touch panel 1 is traced with a finger with the one-point touch, the processing unit 3 scrolls the map displayed on the display 2 in accordance with the movement of the finger (step S3), and then the above-described step S1. Transition to processing. In the case of the scroll process in step S3, the scroll mode is continued even if the finger is removed from the touch panel during the process.

  On the other hand, when a two-point touch is detected in the monitoring in step S2 (step S2; two points), the processing unit 3 shifts the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 from the scroll mode to the search mode for performing the route search. (Step S4), that effect is displayed on a display D (to be described later) on the display 2 to allow the user to recognize it (Step S5).

  Next, the processing unit 3 monitors whether one point touch or two point touch is performed on the touch panel 1 after the transition to the search mode (step S6). When a one-point touch is detected in the monitoring in step S6 (step S6; one point), the processing unit 3 displays the map on the map corresponding to the movement of the finger when the touch panel 1 is traced with the finger while the one-point touch is performed. A road or the like is selected as a route to be searched (step S7), and thereafter, it is monitored whether or not the finger performing a one-point touch has left the touch panel 1 (step S8). When the one-point touch is continued in the determination in step S8 (step S8; NO), the processing unit 3 returns to step S6 and continues the monitoring. On the other hand, if it is detected in step S8 that the finger that has been touching one point has moved away from the touch panel 1 (step S8; YES), the processing unit 3 sets the position at which the finger is released as the end point of the route (the destination point). ) (Step S9), the search result is displayed, and the operation according to the first embodiment is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a two-point touch is newly detected in the monitoring in step S6 (step S6; two points), the processing unit 3 shifts the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 from the search mode to the scroll mode (step (step S6). S10), the fact is displayed by display D on the display 2 to make the user recognize (step S11). Thereafter, the processing unit 3 proceeds to the process of step S1.

  Next, a specific display example when the operation according to the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. 3 is executed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as illustrated in FIG. 4A, for example, when the processing unit 3 and the touch panel 1 are operating in the scroll mode, the hand is placed at any position on the map displayed on the touch panel 1. When the two-point touch including the touch P1 and the touch P2 by the finger of H is performed (step S2 in FIG. 3; refer to the two points), the processing unit 3, the touch panel 1, and the like are searched as illustrated in FIG. 4B. The display D for transition to the mode is executed on the display 2 (see step S4 and step S5 in FIG. 3), and the search mode is operated as illustrated in FIG. 4C.

  Then, in this state, as shown in FIG. 5A, when one point touch is performed with the touch P1, and a road on the map is traced, the road is selected as a route (see step S7 in FIG. 3). When the finger is further released (step S8 in FIG. 3; YES), the route R is automatically set as illustrated in FIG. 5B (see step S9 in FIG. 3).

  On the other hand, in the state illustrated in FIG. 4C, the two-point touch including the touch P1 and the touch P2 at any position on the map displayed on the touch panel 1 as illustrated in FIG. Is performed (step S6 in FIG. 3; refer to two points), the processing unit 3 and the touch panel 1 and the like execute the display D on the display 2 to shift to the scroll mode as illustrated in FIG. 6B. (Refer to step S10 and step S11 in FIG. 3) and the scroll mode is operated as illustrated in FIG. 6C. In this state, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, when a one-point touch is performed by touch P1 at any position on the map displayed on the touch panel 1 (see step S2 in FIG. 3; refer to one point). As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the map is scrolled in accordance with the movement of the tracing by the touch P1 (see step S3 in FIG. 3).

  As described above, according to the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment, when a tracing operation is detected after an operation by a one-point touch is detected, a search mode associated with the tracing operation is detected. Alternatively, the mode shifts to one of the scroll modes. Then, when an operation by a two-point touch is detected after detecting the tracing operation, and when a further tracing operation is detected after the two-point touch operation is detected, the two-point touch operation and the subsequent tracing are detected. The search mode or the scroll mode associated with the operation is shifted to the other. Therefore, since the search mode or the scroll mode is automatically switched on the basis of the operation by the two-point touch, for example, even when the scroll is restricted by the size of the touch panel 1, it continues from the scroll mode. Thus, it becomes possible to shift to the search mode.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 4B or FIG. 6B, since the fact that the mode has been switched is displayed, it can be easily recognized that the mode has been switched.

  Furthermore, since the search mode and the scroll mode are switched to each other at the boundary of the two-point touch operation, these modes can be executed continuously.

  Further, since the scroll itself or the route selection itself is performed by a one-point touch operation, it is possible to execute the scroll without performing a complicated operation.

  Furthermore, since the mode is switched by one-point touch and two-point touch using the finger of the hand H, the switching of each node can be accurately recognized.

  Furthermore, since the route search is automatically started when the finger is released in the search mode (see step S8 in FIG. 3), the route search can be easily performed.

(II) Second Example Next, a second example, which is another example according to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment. In addition, since the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment is basically the same as that of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment, the information according to the first embodiment will be described below. The operation of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described using the member numbers of the processing apparatus S. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 8A, the same operations as those of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  In the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment described above, the search mode and the scroll mode are switched by a two-point touch operation. However, in the second embodiment described below, for example, around the vehicle position, etc. The search mode for searching for and the scroll mode are switched by a two-point touch operation.

  That is, as the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8A, first, the operations of steps S1 to S3 in the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment are performed. Is executed. When a two-point touch is detected in the monitoring in step S2 (step S2; two points), the processing unit 3 shifts the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 from the scroll mode to the search mode (step S13). The fact is displayed on a display D (to be described later) on the display 2 to make the user recognize (step S14).

  Next, the processing unit 3 monitors whether one-point touch or two-point touch is performed on the touch panel 1 after shifting to the search mode (step S6). When a one-point touch is detected in the monitoring in step S6 (step S6; one point), the processing unit 3 displays the map on the map corresponding to the movement of the finger when the touch panel 1 is traced with the finger while the one-point touch is performed. The region is set as a region to be searched (step S15), and thereafter, it is monitored whether or not the finger performing the one-point touch has left the touch panel 1 (step S8). When the one-point touch is continued in the determination in step S8 (step S8; NO), the processing unit 3 returns to step S6 and continues the monitoring. On the other hand, when it is detected in step S8 that the finger that has been touching one point is separated from the touch panel 1 (step S8; YES), the processing unit 3 performs a peripheral search based on the position where the finger is separated. (Step S16), the search result is displayed, and the operation according to the second embodiment is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a two-point touch is newly detected in the monitoring in step S6 (step S6; two points), the processing unit 3 shifts the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 from the search mode to the scroll mode (step (step S6). In S17), the fact is displayed by the display D on the display 2 to make the user recognize (step S18). Thereafter, the processing unit 3 proceeds to the process of step S1.

  When the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the second embodiment is executed, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 8B, the information processing apparatus S is traced by one-point touch centering on the current position PP (FIG. 8 ( a) (see step S15) The search result in the region (substantially trapezoidal region expressed as a collection of parking lot marks (“P” marks) around the current position PP in FIG. 8B) is ( It is displayed on the display 2 (as a parking lot mark in FIG. 8B) (see step S16 in FIG. 8A). In this search mode, when a point on the map is touched by a one-point touch, detailed information such as a facility or an intersection at the touched position may be displayed.

  As described above, according to the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the second embodiment, the search mode and the scroll mode are based on the same effects as the effects of the operation of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment. Since the two-touch search is switched to the boundary, the search process and the scroll process can be executed continuously, and the search process can be conveniently performed even when the area used for the operation is small.

(III) Third Example Finally, a third example, which is another example according to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment, and FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams showing examples of screens in the operation of the information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment. In addition, since the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment is basically the same as that of the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment, in the following description, the information according to the first embodiment is described. The operation of the information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment will be described using the member numbers of the processing apparatus S.

  In the information processing apparatus S according to the first embodiment described above, the search mode and the scroll mode are switched by a two-point touch operation. However, in the third embodiment described below, the two-point touch operation remains unchanged. In addition to executing the scroll mode, the search mode is executed by a one-point touch operation.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9, in the operation according to the third embodiment, when any position on the touch panel 1 is first touched (step S20), the processing unit 3 performs one touch or two touches. It is determined which of the touches (step S21). When it is a one-point touch in the determination of step S21 (step S21; one point), the processing unit 3 operates the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 as a search mode, and displays that effect on the display D on the display 2. The user is made to recognize (step S22), and the position traced by one-point touch is confirmed (step S23). Next, the processing unit 3 determines whether or not there is any operation (step S24). If the one-point touch operation is continued (step S24; continue), the road on the map corresponding to the movement of the finger Etc. are selected as the route to be searched (step S25), and then the route is searched with the position where the finger touching one point away from the touch panel 1 as the end point (target point) of the route (step S26). The operation according to the third embodiment is terminated by displaying the result. On the other hand, when the two-point touch operation is newly performed in the determination of step S24 (step S24; two points), the processing unit 3 proceeds to the operation of step S27 described later.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S21 is a two-point touch (step S21; two points), the processing unit 3 operates the touch panel 1 and the touch detection unit 6 in the scroll mode, and displays on the display 2 to that effect. The position displayed by D is recognized by the user (step S27), and the position traced by the two-point touch is confirmed (step S28). Next, the processing unit 3 determines whether or not any operation has been performed (step S29). When the two-point touch operation is continued (step S29; continued), the map scroll corresponding to the movement of the finger is performed. (Step S30). After that, when the finger performing the two-point touch is released from the touch panel 1 (Step S31), the scroll mode is terminated. On the other hand, when the one-point touch operation is newly executed in the determination in step S29 (step S29; one point), the processing unit 3 proceeds to the operation in step S22.

  Next, a specific display example when the operation according to the third embodiment described with reference to FIG. 9 is executed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as illustrated in FIG. 10A, when the processing unit 3, the touch panel 1, and the like are operating in the search mode, for example, at any position on the map displayed on the touch panel 1, When a one-point touch including the touch P1 with the finger of H is performed (step S21 in FIG. 9; refer to one point), in this state, the one-point touch is performed with the touch P1 as illustrated in FIG. When a road or the like is traced, the road or the like is selected as a route (see step S25 in FIG. 9), and when the finger is further released, the route R is automatically set as illustrated in FIG. (See step S26 in FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, in the state illustrated in FIG. 10B, the two-point touch including the touch P1 and the touch P2 at any position on the map displayed on the touch panel 1 as illustrated in FIG. Is performed (step S24 in FIG. 9; refer to two points), the processing unit 3, the touch panel 1 and the like execute a display D on the display 2 indicating that the scroll mode has been entered as illustrated in FIG. (Refer to step S27 in FIG. 9), the scroll mode is activated as illustrated in FIG. In this state, when a one-point touch by the touch P1 is performed as illustrated in FIG. 12B (step S29 in FIG. 9; refer to one point), the original search mode is returned as illustrated in FIG. 12B. (See step S22 in FIG. 9).

  As described above, according to the operation of the information processing device S according to the third embodiment, the two-point touch operation is performed based on the same effect as the operation of the information processing device S according to the first embodiment. Since the scroll mode is executed by continuation of the map, the map can be scrolled without performing a complicated operation.

  The program corresponding to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 8 (a) or FIG. 9 is recorded on a recording medium such as a flexible disk or a hard disk, or obtained via a network such as the Internet. By reading this out to a general-purpose microcomputer or the like and executing it, it is possible to cause the microcomputer or the like to function as the processing unit 3 according to the embodiment.

1 Detection means (touch panel)
2 Display means (display)
3 First processing means (processing section)
4 second processing means 5 display control unit 6 touch detection unit S information processing device P1, P2 touch H hand D display R route

Claims (11)

Display means for displaying a map;
Detecting means for detecting a mode of operation related to the displayed map;
When the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the first operation mode is detected, a first process is performed that is associated with the continuous operation and is related to the displayed map. Processing means;
After the detection of the continuous operation, the operation according to the second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected, and further, the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the second operation mode is detected. A second processing means for starting a second process different from the first process associated with the operation according to the second operation mode and related to the displayed map;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
An information processing apparatus further comprising notification means for notifying that the second process is started when the second process is started. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The first processing unit and the second processing unit are configured to perform the continuous operation when the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the second operation mode is detected again during execution of the second processing. An information processing apparatus that restarts the first process in response to an operation. In the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The information processing apparatus, wherein the continuous operation corresponding to the second process is performed in the first operation mode. In the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The information processing apparatus, wherein the continuous operation corresponding to the second process is a continuous operation in the second operation mode. In the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The detection means is a detection means that is disposed on the display surface of the map in the display means and is contacted by an object, and is a detection means that detects the contact position of the object and the number of the objects that are simultaneously in contact Yes,
The second operation mode is realized by simultaneously contacting the detection unit with a larger number of the objects than the number of the objects in contact with the detection unit in the first operation mode. A characteristic information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Either the first process or the second process is a route selection process for selecting a route on the displayed map,
Either the first process or the second process is a scroll process for scrolling the displayed map. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7,
When it is detected in the route selection process that the operation has been completed, search means for searching for a route including a point on the map corresponding to the position of the detection means operated before the completion is further provided. An information processing device with special information. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Either the first process or the second process is a search process for searching for a feature within a preset range on the displayed map,
Either the first process or the second process is a scroll process for scrolling the displayed map. In an information processing method executed in an information processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying a map; and detection means for detecting an operation mode related to the displayed map.
When the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the first operation mode is detected, a first process is performed that is associated with the continuous operation and is related to the displayed map. Processing steps;
After the detection of the continuous operation, the operation according to the second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected, and further, the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the second operation mode is detected. A second processing step of starting a second process different from the first process associated with the operation according to the second operation mode and related to the displayed map;
An information processing method comprising: A computer included in an information processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying a map; and detection means for detecting a mode of operation related to the displayed map.
When the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the first operation mode is detected, a first process is performed that is associated with the continuous operation and is related to the displayed map. Processing means, and
After the detection of the continuous operation, the operation according to the second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected, and further, the continuous operation is detected after the operation according to the second operation mode is detected. A second processing means for starting a second process different from the first process associated with the operation according to the second operation mode and related to the displayed map;
An information processing program characterized by functioning as