Method and apparatus for displaying a multi-level menu
US6842653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/84
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of displaying a multi-level menu. A first menu level is displayed in a first display area, while, in response to selection of a menu item of the first menu level, a second menu level is displayed in a second display area having a fixed position relative to the first display area, irrespective of the position of the selected menu item of the first menu level. Further menu levels may be displayed in further display areas having a fixed position with respect to the other display areas. Selected items of different menu levels may be visually connected.
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