<p>A touch panel input device comprises: an operator identification unit (303) which identifies whether an operator 1 (e.g., a pen) or an operator 2 (e.g., a finger) has made contact based on contact information of the operator 1 or the operator 2; an operator 1 processing unit (304) which carries out a process in response to the contact of the operator 1; an operator 2 processing unit (305) which carries out a process in response to the contact of the operator 2; an extension processing unit (306) which carries out a process of extension with respect to the operator 2 processing unit (305) when the operator 2 has made contact; and an image output unit (307) which outputs a generated image.</p>
