ERGONOMIC THUMB INTERFACE FOR MOBILE PHONE, SMART PHONE, OR TABLET
First Claim
1. A method for a graphical user interface for a mobile device, comprising:
- displaying a set of graphical objects on the user interface arranged to be selectable by a user using a thumb while holding the mobile device in the hand of the thumb, the graphical objects each being associated with a program that can be executed on the mobile device;
receiving the user'"'"'s selection of one of the graphical objects by detecting a gesture performed by the thumb; and
executing the program associated with the selected graphical object.
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Abstract
An ergonomic graphical user interface in a mobile device allows a user to use the mobile device effectively with one hand. The ergonomic user interface organizes icons representing related application programs into common arcs. Such arcs serve as a convenient gateway to apps of a specific context category and thus enhance the ability to comfortably use the mobile device using only one hand. The advantages are achieved by basing the interface design on ease of interaction with the touch screen using the natural range of motion of the human thumb. Related application programs may share data, information and resources. A sever may interact with the related applications to provide additional services and analytical information based on the shared data.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for a graphical user interface for a mobile device, comprising:
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displaying a set of graphical objects on the user interface arranged to be selectable by a user using a thumb while holding the mobile device in the hand of the thumb, the graphical objects each being associated with a program that can be executed on the mobile device; receiving the user'"'"'s selection of one of the graphical objects by detecting a gesture performed by the thumb; and executing the program associated with the selected graphical object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27)
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- 24. The method of claim 30, wherein the related application are downloaded together as a group to the mobile device.
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