×

User interface display for set-top box device

  • US 20040233239A1
  • Filed: 08/21/2003
  • Published: 11/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An apparatus for generating a user interface for display on a display device, the apparatus comprising a processor programmed to generate a user interface comprising the following elements:

  • a main folder containing a plurality of elements;

    at least a first sequential subfolder containing a plurality of elements linked to the main folder, the first sequential subfolder being in the form of a carousel having more elements that can be displayed at one time in a display region;

    a fixed focus pointer that selects one of the plurality of elements of the main folder in response to interaction of a user; and

    at least one moveable focus pointer that scrolls through the plurality of elements of the at least first sequential subfolder to select one of the plurality of elements in response to interaction of a user.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×