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Contextual-based and overlaid user interface elements

A graphical user interface, user technology, applied in electrical components, multiplexing communication, time division multiplexing systems, etc., can solve problems such as interrupting equipment logic using modules

Active Publication Date: 2009-06-17
DELL PROD LP
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This can take a lot of time and effort, and interrupt the logic of the device using the module

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[0012] In the following detailed description of various embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and which are shown by way of illustration of specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a specific Graphical User Interface (GUI) unit is displayed on the screen of the electronic device when an operation is performed on the user input device on the surface or housing of the electronic device. Graphical user interface elements are displayed in such a way that they overlay other content displayed on the screen. GUI elements can be displayed without interrupting the activities performed by the user interacting with the content on the screen (media access, data entry, remote communication, etc.).

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Abstract

A portable electronics device for displaying a graphical user interface ('GUI') element on a screen of the device includes a screen, a user input device, a GUI element, and a port for receiving audio headgear. Content is displayed on a screen of the device, the content being associated with a function of the device. Upon receiving user input, the GUI element is displayed on the screen by overlaying the GUI element above the content. The GUI element graphically represents one or more menu selection items, permitting the user of the device to select a menu selection item without navigating out of the function of the device prior to selecting the menu selection item.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a graphical user interface unit and method related to electronic equipment. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to graphical user interface units that, in response to manipulation of a user input device associated with an electronic device, display on the screen of an electronic device Background technique [0002] Portable electronic devices, such as personal audio players, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, etc., are in widespread use. Many electronic devices are developed with features and functionalities such as playing audio content (stored or broadcasted), Internet access, telecommunication (telephone service, instant messaging, email, text messaging), taking or viewing photos, etc. combined. As portable electronic devices have become more complex, the need to provide intuitive and simple navigation and menu selection features has become more pronounced. [0003] In conventi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04J3/00
CPCG06F3/0482
Inventor T·比歇尔A·A·范特霍夫
Owner DELL PROD LP
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