DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ITEM SELECTING METHOD USING THE SAME
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1. A method for selecting an item among a plurality of items displayed on a display screen, the method comprising:
- displaying a pointer on the screen;
receiving an input of user manipulation to move the pointer displayed on the screen; and
displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) indicating that it is possible to select the item with the pointer if the pointer moves closer to the item and is placed without overlapping at least a part of the item.
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Abstract
A method for selecting an item displayed on a display screen is provided. The method includes displaying a pointer on the screen, receiving an input of user manipulation to move the pointer displayed on the screen, and if the pointer moves closer to the item and if the pointer is placed without overlapping at least a part of the item, displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) indicating that it is possible to select the item with the pointer.
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1. A method for selecting an item among a plurality of items displayed on a display screen, the method comprising:
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displaying a pointer on the screen; receiving an input of user manipulation to move the pointer displayed on the screen; and displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) indicating that it is possible to select the item with the pointer if the pointer moves closer to the item and is placed without overlapping at least a part of the item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A display apparatus, comprising:
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a display unit which displays an item among a plurality of items and a pointer on a screen; a user interface unit which receives an input of user manipulation to move the pointer displayed on the screen; and a control unit which controls so that, if the pointer moves closer to the item and if the pointer is placed without overlapping at least a part of the item, a graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed, indicating that it is possible to select the item with the pointer. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for selecting an item among a plurality of items displayed on a display screen, the method comprising:
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displaying a pointer on the screen; receiving an input to move the pointer displayed on the screen; and associating the pointer with the item via a graphical user interface (GUI) when the pointer is moved to an area substantially near said item, wherein said association indicates that it is possible to select the item.
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22. A display apparatus, comprising:
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a display unit which displays an item among a plurality of items and a pointer on a screen; and a control unit which controls so that the pointer is associated with the item via a graphical user interface (GUI) if the pointer is moved to an area substantially near said item, wherein the association indicates that it is possible to select the item.
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