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Method for controlling position of indicator

  • US 7,154,473 B2
  • Filed: 10/15/1999
  • Issued: 12/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, comprising the steps of:

  • displaying a menu and an indicator for selecting one of menu items of said menu;

    making a selection of a menu item by using said indicator;

    displaying a sub menu corresponding to the selected menu item, with said sub menu being comprised of a plurality of sub menu items contextually related to said menu item;

    automatically adjusting the position of said indicator to be located within said sub menu;

    storing a location of the selected menu item within a display screen;

    automatically adjusting the display of said indicator to the stored location of the selected menu item when said sub menu is erased;

    initiating display of said menu on a display screen by manually pressing a selection key on said a remote controller;

    moving said indicator within said screen by manipulating a cursor controller mounted on said remote controller; and

    making said selection by manual manipulation of said selection key.

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