Information input apparatus, and information processing apparatus, method, recording medium, and program

An information processing method for an information processing apparatus having first input means for detecting an input based on physical contact by a live body, and second input means for detecting an input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means, said method comprising:

• identifying a state, wherein a first state, where said live body is in proximity to said first input means, is identified when the input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means is detected by said second input means, and a second state, where said first input means is operated, is identified when the input based on physical contact by said live body is detected by said first input means.

A recording medium in which a computer-readable program is stored, wherein said computer-readable program is for controlling an information processing apparatus having first input means for detecting an input based on physical contact by a live body, and second input means for detecting an input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means, and said computer-readable program comprises:

• identifying a state, wherein a first state, where said live body is in proximity to said first input means, is identified when the input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means is detected by said second input means, and a second state, where said first input means is operated, is identified when the input based on physical contact by said live body is detected by said first input means.

A program for making a computer controlling an information processing apparatus comprising first input means for detecting an input based on physical contact by a live body, and second input means for detecting an input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means perform the step of:

• identifying a state, wherein a first state, where said live body is in proximity to said first input means, is identified when the input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means is detected by said second input means, and a second state, where said first input means is operated, is identified when the input based on physical contact by said live body is detected by said first input means.