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Using previous selection information in a user interface having a plurality of icons

US8937636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2012
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0482
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System and method involving user interfaces and remote control devices. These user interfaces may be particularly useful for providing an intuitive and user friendly interaction between a user and a device or application using a display, e.g., at a “10 foot” interaction level. The user interfaces may be specifically designed for interaction using a simple remote control device having a limited number of inputs. For example, the simple remote control may include directional inputs (e.g., up, down, left, right), a confirmation input (e.g., ok), and possibly a mute input. The user interface may be customized based on current user activity or other contexts (e.g., based on current or previous states), the user logging in (e.g., using a communication device), etc. Additionally, the user interface may allow the user to adjust cameras whose video are not currently displayed, rejoin previously left videoconferences, and/or any of a variety of desirable actions.

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