Function-oriented user interface
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1. A method of presenting a function-oriented user interface on a display of a computer comprising:
- presenting a plurality of icons, including at least one of a first icon representing an entertainment function, a second icon representing a document editing function, and a third icon representing an Internet and communication function. accepting a user signal indicating a selection of one of the plurality of icons; and
activating a default application corresponding to the functional capability associated with the selected one of the plurality of icons.
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Abstract
A function-oriented user interface presents users with selections related to what they want to do, rather than selections related to what tool they want to use. Functions may be dragged onto elements (data objects) or elements may be dragged onto functions to initiate activity. The elements themselves may present icons representing functions that are available such as adding a voice note or addressing to another person.
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1. A method of presenting a function-oriented user interface on a display of a computer comprising:
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presenting a plurality of icons, including at least one of a first icon representing an entertainment function, a second icon representing a document editing function, and a third icon representing an Internet and communication function. accepting a user signal indicating a selection of one of the plurality of icons; and
activating a default application corresponding to the functional capability associated with the selected one of the plurality of icons. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An operating system for use on an electronic device comprising:
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a module for displaying and managing a plurality of icons;
a module for activating an entertainment object associated with a first one of the plurality of icons;
a module for activating a document editing object associated with a second one of the plurality of icons; and
a module for activating a communication object associated with a third one of the plurality of icons. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A computer-readable medium having computer executable instructions for implementing a method comprising:
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presenting a plurality of icons in a geometric pattern, each of the plurality of icons associated with a function;
highlighting according to position a standby icon indicating a selection will activate the function associated with the standby icon;
activating the function associated with the standby icon responsive to receiving the selection of the standby icon; and
displaying an object supporting a user interface for performing the function associated with the icon. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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