Bezel interface for small computing devices

A computer-implemented method of interfacing user input to a small computing device, the method comprising:

• displaying computer-generated information on a display screen;
• receiving a movement signal indicating movement of a bezel relative to the display screen, wherein the bezel encircles the display screen and wherein the bezel is rotatable about a substantially central point on the display screen and wherein the bezel is pivotable about an axis extending substantially through the substantially central point;
• scrolling the computer-generated information in a vertical direction if the bezel movement involves a pivot action toward a first direction and subsequent rotation;
• and
• scrolling the computer-generated information in a horizontal direction if the bezel movement involves a pivot action toward a second direction and subsequent rotation.

A user interface suitable for a small computing device, the user interface comprising:

• a display screen operable to display computer-generated information;
• a bezel encircling the display screen, wherein the bezel is operable to rotate about a substantially central point on the display screen and wherein the bezel is operable to pivot about an axis extending substantially through the substantially central point on the display screen, the bezel being biased to non-rotated and non-pivoted positions;
• and
• at least one movement sensor configured to provide a movement signal when movement of the bezel occurs, wherein the movement signal is operable to scroll computer-generated information presented on the display screen in a vertical direction in response to the bezel being pivoted in a first direction and subsequently rotated and operable to scroll computer-generated information presented on the display screen in a horizontal direction in response to the bezel being pivoted in a second direction and subsequently rotated.