Radial menu user interface with entry point maintenance
US10198148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provide circular or radial menu features that may be used in conjunction with various application and devices/systems. A device of an embodiment includes a radial menu interface configured to display primary menu items in response to a first user interaction and display secondary menu items in response to actuation of an associated primary menu item, wherein the display of secondary menu items includes a simultaneous display of a selected primary menu item. A method of an embodiment operates in part by displaying a plurality of first level menu items in response to a first user interaction and displaying a plurality of second level menu items in response to actuation of a displayed first level menu item, wherein the display of the plurality of second level menu items includes animating the display of the plurality of second level menu items with respect to the displayed first level menu item.
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