Methods for visually enhancing the navigation of collections of information
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1. A method comprising performing a machine-executed operation involving instructions, wherein the machine-executed operation is at least one of:
- A) sending said instructions over transmission media;
B) receiving said instructions over transmission media;
C) storing said instructions onto a machine-readable storage medium; and
D) executing the instructions;
wherein said instructions are instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform the steps of;
displaying the ordered collection of data on a display screen;
receiving user input from a navigation controller;
wherein the user input indicates a particular navigation speed of a plurality of available navigation speeds;
wherein each navigation speed of the plurality of available navigation speeds is associated with a set of visual effects; and
in response to the user input, outputting the set of visual effects that correspond to the particular navigation speed to the display screen while navigating to an entry in the ordered collection of data.
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Abstract
A nonlinear response navigator allows users to move at variable speeds through collections of information without having to use either paging or scrolling techniques. The navigator provides a fun, intuitive feel while navigating data and provides a direct engagement interaction between user and data. The navigator enhances the normal browsing experience by visually enhancing the display based on the speed at which the user moves through the data.
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1. A method comprising performing a machine-executed operation involving instructions, wherein the machine-executed operation is at least one of:
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A) sending said instructions over transmission media;
B) receiving said instructions over transmission media;
C) storing said instructions onto a machine-readable storage medium; and
D) executing the instructions;
wherein said instructions are instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform the steps of;
displaying the ordered collection of data on a display screen;
receiving user input from a navigation controller;
wherein the user input indicates a particular navigation speed of a plurality of available navigation speeds;
wherein each navigation speed of the plurality of available navigation speeds is associated with a set of visual effects; and
in response to the user input, outputting the set of visual effects that correspond to the particular navigation speed to the display screen while navigating to an entry in the ordered collection of data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for interactively updating a user interface to indicate a variable navigation speed comprising performing a machine-executed operation involving instructions, wherein the machine-executed operation is at least one of:
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A) sending said instructions over transmission media;
B) receiving said instructions over transmission media;
C) storing said instructions onto a machine-readable storage medium; and
D) executing the instructions;
wherein said instructions are instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform the steps of;
presenting in the user interface an ordered collection of data;
determining a navigation speed for browsing the ordered collection of data; and
while navigating at said navigation speed, altering the user interface by outputting a set of display elements to reflect the navigation speed. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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