User friendly remote system interface with menu highlighting
First Claim
1. A system for highlighting a current selection associated with a computer that permits operation of a applications in a plurality of modes, said plurality of modes comprising at least a first mode and a second mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance and said second mode for viewing the display in proximity, said system comprising:
- a storage for storing a list of menu options;
a display for displaying the list of menu options in response to a start or menu button, said list of menu options relating to at least one application operating in one of said plurality of modes, each menu option residing in a shape, one of said menu options on said list being the current selection, each shape being separated from an adjacent shape by a spacing distance based on border parameters, said border parameters being adjustable;
a processor for determining which of said menu options is the current selection, for determining in which one of said plurality of modes said at least one application is operating, and for enlarging the size of the shape surrounding said current selection if said at least one application is operating in said first mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance, the size of the enlarged shape surrounding the current selection being adjustable by controlling said border parameters to display said enlarged shape surrounding said current selection in relation to the spacing of the menu options.
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Abstract
A system, method, and medium for enhancing a GUI and viewing environment for a computer user is disclosed. Enabling a user to fully navigate and operate a computer through the use of a remote control device, the present invention includes at least a PC mode of operation and a theater mode of operation, wherein the theater mode is designed for distance use with the remote device. While operating in theater mode, received function key signals are interpreted by the computer system to operate various functions which have been modified to accommodate remote viewing and control. To enable the remote device to fully control the applications executable on the computer, the disclosed process notifies the various applications of the current operating mode.
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18 Claims
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1. A system for highlighting a current selection associated with a computer that permits operation of a applications in a plurality of modes, said plurality of modes comprising at least a first mode and a second mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance and said second mode for viewing the display in proximity, said system comprising:
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a storage for storing a list of menu options;
a display for displaying the list of menu options in response to a start or menu button, said list of menu options relating to at least one application operating in one of said plurality of modes, each menu option residing in a shape, one of said menu options on said list being the current selection, each shape being separated from an adjacent shape by a spacing distance based on border parameters, said border parameters being adjustable;
a processor for determining which of said menu options is the current selection, for determining in which one of said plurality of modes said at least one application is operating, and for enlarging the size of the shape surrounding said current selection if said at least one application is operating in said first mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance, the size of the enlarged shape surrounding the current selection being adjustable by controlling said border parameters to display said enlarged shape surrounding said current selection in relation to the spacing of the menu options. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 10, 11, 12)
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4. A method for highlighting a current selection associated with a computer that permits operation of applications in a plurality of modes, said plurality of modes comprising at least a first mode and a second mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance and said second mode for viewing the display in proximity, said method comprising the steps of:
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displaying the list of menu options in response to the reception of a signal corresponding to a start or menu button, said list of menu options relating to at least one application operating in one of said plurality of modes, with each menu option residing in a shape where one of said menu options on said list being the current selection, and wherein each shape is separated from an adjacent shape by a spacing distance based on border parameters, said border parameters being adjustable;
determining by a processor which of said list of menu options is the current selection and in which one of said plurality of modes said at least one application is operating;
enlarging the size of the shape surrounding said current selection if said at least one application is operating in said first mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance, the size of the enlarged shape surrounding the current selection being adjustable by controlling said border parameters; and
,controlling said border parameters to display said enlarged shape surrounding said current selection in relation to the spacing of the menu options if said at least one application is operating in said first mode. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 13, 14, 15)
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7. A computer-readable medium having computer executable instructions for performing steps comprising:
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displaying the list of menu options in response to the reception of a signal corresponding to a start or menu button said, list of menu options relating to at least one application operating in one of a plurality of modes, said plurality of modes comprising at least a first mode and a second mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance and said second mode for viewing the display in proximity, with each menu option residing in a shape where one of said menu options on said list being the current selection, and wherein each shape is separated from an adjacent shape by a spacing distance based on border parameters, said border parameters being adjustable;
determining by a processor which of said list of menu options is the current selection and in which one of said plurality of modes said at least one application is operating;
enlarging the size of the shape surrounding said current selection if said at least one application is operating in said first mode, said first mode for viewing the display from a distance, the size of the enlarged shape surrounding the current selection being adjustable by controlling said border parameters; and
,controlling said border parameters to display said enlarged shape surrounding said current selection in relation to the spacing of the menu options if said at least one application is operating in said first mode. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 16, 17, 18)
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