Multi-focal plane user interface system and method
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1. A method for providing command functionality for a computing device comprising:
- displaying at least one control icon using a first focal plane; and
, displaying a working environment using at least a second focal plane distinct from said first focal plane;
wherein, said first focal plane appears at least partially superimposed upon said at least second focal plane.
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Abstract
A method for providing command functionality for a computing device. The method includes the steps of displaying at least one control icon using a first focal plane; and, displaying a working environment using at least a second focal plane distinct from the first focal plane; wherein, the first focal plane appears at least partially superimposed upon the at least second focal plane.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for providing command functionality for a computing device comprising:
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displaying at least one control icon using a first focal plane; and
,displaying a working environment using at least a second focal plane distinct from said first focal plane;
wherein, said first focal plane appears at least partially superimposed upon said at least second focal plane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A user interface comprising:
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a first focal plane displaying at least one control device; and
,at least a second focal plane being distinct from said first focal plane and displaying a working environment;
wherein, said first focal plane appears at least partially superimposed upon said at least second focal plane and user interaction with said at least one control device initiates at least one effect in said working environment. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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