Control framework with a zoomable graphical user interface for organizing selecting and launching media items
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Abstract
Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.
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60 Claims
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47. A television system comprising:
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a television; and
a free space pointing device for controlling said television from a distance of at least several feet from said television. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49)
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50. A method for operating a television comprising the steps of:
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moving a free space pointing device in a region spaced from said television by at least several feet; and
controlling said television in response to said movement of said free space pointing device. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52)
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53. A method for using a gesture as an input to a user interface comprising the steps of:
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moving a free space pointing device;
capturing data associated with motion of said free space pointing device using sensors within said free space pointing device; and
identifying a gesture associated with said captured data for use as said input to said user interface. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55)
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56. A system comprising:
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a gesture user interface having interface elements which are operable in response to gestures performed by a user; and
a free space pointing device operable to provide input to said gesture user interface associated with movement of said free space pointing device. - View Dependent Claims (57, 58)
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59. A system comprising:
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a display;
a set-top box including a processor, memory device and display controller; and
a free space pointing device operable to provide six-degree of freedom (6DOF) input to said set-top box, wherein said set-top box controls said display in accordance with said 6DOF input.
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60. A system comprising:
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a user interface having interface elements which are displayed at one of a first zoom level and a second zoom level; and
a free space pointing device operable to provide an input to said user interface which results in one of said interface elements transitioning from said first zoom level to said second zoom level.
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