An input apparatus that inputs a reproduction speed of a video signal is disclosed. The input apparatus has a position detection section and a control section. The position detection section linearly detects a position that a user's finger has touched. The control section detects a moving speed of the...http://www.google.de/patents/US7949232?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7949232 - Apparatus, method and control system for inputting a reproduction speed of a video signal