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System and method for controlling function of a device

  • US 8,635,544 B2
  • Filed: 01/27/2010
  • Issued: 01/21/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A graphical user interface (GUI) presented in association with a device, the GUI comprising:

  • an output area configured to display screen data corresponding to an application executed in association with the device; and

    a control area configured to;

    display an interactive region configured based on the application, the interactive region comprising a wheel area,enable control of a function of the device based on interaction with the interactive region, andenable manipulation of the screen data based on interaction with the interactive region,wherein, in response to a period of inactivity associated with the wheel area, the GUI is configured to;

    hide the wheel area, anddisplay an interactive component configured to enable the wheel area to be redisplayed.

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