Adaptive menu for a user interface
First Claim
1. A method for adapting a menu on a user interface for increased efficiency, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a list of menu items on the user interface to the user;
using an item from the menu by the user; and
removing the selected item from the list of menu items in accordance with predetermined criteria.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for adapting a help menu on a user interface, utilizing an input method such as a speech recognition system, for increased efficiency. A list of menu items is presented on the user interface including an optional menu item to reinstate any previously removed menu items. A user selects an item from the menu, such as a help menu, which can then be removed from the list of menu items in accordance with predetermined criteria. The criteria can include how many times the menu item has been accessed and when. In this way, help menu items that are familiar to a user are removed to provide an abbreviated help menu which is more efficient and less frustrating to a user, particularly in a busy and distracting environment such as a vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for adapting a menu on a user interface for increased efficiency, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a list of menu items on the user interface to the user;
using an item from the menu by the user; and
removing the selected item from the list of menu items in accordance with predetermined criteria. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for adapting a help menu on an audio user interface for increased efficiency, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a list of help menu items on the user interface including an optional help menu item to reinstate any previously removed help menu items;
using an item from the menu by the user;
completing the task associated with the menu item;
removing the menu item from the list of help menu items in accordance with predetermined criteria; and
keeping a statistical profile on menu item utilization for particular users. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A communication device with an adaptive menu for a user interface, the communication device comprising:
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a memory that contains menu items;
a processor coupled to the memory, the processor operable to create a list of menu items from the memory including an optional menu item to reinstate any previously removed menu items; and
a user interface coupled to the processor, the user interface operable to output the list of menu items and input menu selection information from a user, wherein upon use of a menu item by a user on the user interface the processor can remove the selected item from the list of menu items in accordance with predetermined criteria. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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