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Function-oriented user interface

  • US 7,730,425 B2
  • Filed: 11/30/2005
  • Issued: 06/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of presenting a function-oriented user interface on a display of a computer comprising:

  • presenting a plurality of icons arranged in an elliptical pattern, each of the plurality of icons representing a functional capability, including at least one of a first icon representing an entertainment function, a second icon representing a document editing function, and a third icon representing an Internet and communication function;

    setting a cursor associated with a pointing device outside a boundary formed by the elliptical pattern of icons;

    determining that the cursor is outside the boundary formed by the elliptical pattern of icons;

    when the cursor is outside the boundary formed by the elliptical pattern of icons, determining a distance and direction of the cursor relative to the centerline of the elliptical pattern of icons;

    rotating the elliptical pattern of icons at a constant speed proportional to the distance of the cursor from the centerline and in a direction matching the direction of the cursor relative to the centerline;

    moving the cursor inside the boundary formed by the elliptical pattern;

    determining the cursor is inside the boundary formed by the elliptical pattern;

    stopping the rotating of the elliptical pattern after determining the cursor is inside the boundary formed by the elliptical pattern;

    highlighting a front-most icon as a result of stopping the rotating of the elliptical pattern;

    accepting a user signal indicating a selection of the highlighted front-most icon; and

    activating a default application corresponding to the functional capability associated with the highlighted front-most icon.

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