Multi-service user interface
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1. A multi-service user interface, comprising:
- a memory for storing a plurality of data;
a display in communication with the memory for displaying the plurality a graphical user interface means for enabling a user to move the plurality of data on the display using a gesture motion in the direction of a predetermined area of the display, wherein the direction of the gesture motion defines the gesture motion and corresponds to a predetermined function, and wherein the predetermined area of the display includes a visible zone that represents the predetermined function such that the visible zone represents a visibly distinctive region of the display; and
a processor for implementing the predetermined function when the plurality of data is moved toward the predetermined area of the display.
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Abstract
A multi-service user interface that facilitates access to and exchange of information between two or more people when communicating remotely over a broadband network. The interface allows users to move data on a display using gesture motions. Each gesture motion corresponds to a predetermined function. In addition, the interface includes visible reactive zones where a user can move data to implement a specific activity such as, sending a message to another person over the network or removing certain data from the display.
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49 Claims
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1. A multi-service user interface, comprising:
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a memory for storing a plurality of data;
a display in communication with the memory for displaying the plurality a graphical user interface means for enabling a user to move the plurality of data on the display using a gesture motion in the direction of a predetermined area of the display, wherein the direction of the gesture motion defines the gesture motion and corresponds to a predetermined function, and wherein the predetermined area of the display includes a visible zone that represents the predetermined function such that the visible zone represents a visibly distinctive region of the display; and
a processor for implementing the predetermined function when the plurality of data is moved toward the predetermined area of the display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
a first controller connected to the processor; a second controller connected to the processor;
an analog resistive touch screen in communication with the first controller;
a sensor board in communication with the second controller; and
a liquid crystal display positioned between the analog resistive touch screen and the sensor board.
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10. A video conferencing system in a workspace for communicating with a remote participant at a monitor in a remote location, the system comprising:
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a first monitor in the workspace for displaying an image of the remote participant;
a second monitor in the workspace for simultaneously displaying a shared space image showing a view in the remote location;
a memory for storing a plurality of data;
a display in communication with the second monitor and memory for displaying the plurality of data;
a graphical user interface means for enabling a user to move the plurality of data on the display using a gesture motion in the direction of a predetermined area of the display, wherein the direction of the gesture motion defines the gesture motion and corresponds to a predetermined function, and wherein the predetermined area of the display includes a visible zone that represents the predetermined function such that the visible zone represents a visibly distinctive region of the display; and
a processor for implementing the predetermined function when the plurality of data is moved toward the predetermined area of the display. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for implementing a multi-user service interface, comprising the steps of:
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generating a graphical user interface on a display, the display being responsive to a plurality of gesture motions from a user and having a plurality of predetermined areas, each area corresponding to a predetermined function;
displaying a plurality of data on the display;
moving the plurality of data on the display in the direction of one of the plurality of predetermined areas in response to a gesture motion, wherein the gesture motion is defined by the direction and corresponds to the predetermined function, and wherein the predetermined area of the display includes a visible zone that represents the predetermined function such that the visible zone represents a visibly distinctive region of the display; and
executing the predetermined function corresponding to the predetermined area to which the plurality of data is directed. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A system for implementing a multi-user service interface connected to a network, comprising:
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means for generating a graphical user interface on a display responsive to a plurality of gesture motions of an input device from a user and having a plurality of predetermined areas, each area corresponding to a predetermined function;
means for displaying a plurality of data on the display;
means for moving the plurality of data on the display in the direction of one of the plurality of predetermined areas in response to motion of the input device, wherein the gesture motion is defined by the direction and corresponds to the predetermined function, and wherein the predetermined area of the display includes a visible zone that represents the predetermined function such that the visible zone represents a visibly distinctive region of the display; and
means for executing the predetermined function corresponding to the predetermined area to which the plurality of data is directed. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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