REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
First Claim
1. A remote control handset for navigating a user interface of an entertainment device, the user interface having a hierarchical menu structure with at least two levels, said remote control handset including:
- a body having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being substantially opposite to the upper surface;
a first actuation element provided on the upper surface of said body; and
a second actuation element provided on the lower surface of said body, wherein;
said first actuation element is configured to provide a signal for navigation through levels of the hierarchical menu structure in a first direction; and
said second actuation element is configured to provide a signal for navigation through levels of the hierarchical menu structure in a second direction that is opposite to said first direction.
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Abstract
A remote control handset 10 is provided for navigating a user interface of an entertainment device, the user interface having a hierarchical menu structure. The remote control handset 10 has a button 40 on its upper surface 20, and a button 120 on its lower surface 80. The button 40 on its upper surface 20 is used to navigate deeper into the hierarchical menu structure, and the button 120 on its lower surface 80 is used to navigate in the other direction (i.e. higher) in the menu structure. The remote control handset 10 is thus configured to make navigation of a graphical interface having hierarchical menu structure more intuitive, logical, and efficient.
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23 Claims
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1. A remote control handset for navigating a user interface of an entertainment device, the user interface having a hierarchical menu structure with at least two levels, said remote control handset including:
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a body having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being substantially opposite to the upper surface; a first actuation element provided on the upper surface of said body; and a second actuation element provided on the lower surface of said body, wherein; said first actuation element is configured to provide a signal for navigation through levels of the hierarchical menu structure in a first direction; and said second actuation element is configured to provide a signal for navigation through levels of the hierarchical menu structure in a second direction that is opposite to said first direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of navigating a user interface for an entertainment device using a remote control handset, the user interface having a hierarchical menu structure, the method including:
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providing a remote control handset having;
a body with an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being substantially opposite to the upper surface;
a first actuation element; and
a second actuation element;arranging the first actuation element on the upper surface of said body; arranging the second actuation element on the lower surface of said body; navigating through the hierarchical menu structure in a first direction using said first actuation element; and navigating through the hierarchical menu structure in a second direction that is opposite to said first direction using said second actuation element.
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Specification