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Method for controlling position of indicator

US7154473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1999
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/42222
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and process for controlling the position of an indicator in a user interface using a menu is disclosed. By the method, when a menu having items selected and adjusted by an indicator is displayed, and the position and a size of the menu are changed, the indicator follows the changed menu. Thus, an interface can be easily realized.

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