Abstract: A selection item display device allows the user to select a desired selection item in the case where a surrounding situation changes, with improved operability. The device includes: storage element for storing a selection item; retrieval element for retrieving a selection item to be displayed based on a surrounding situation from the storage element; generation element for generating an image of the retrieved selection item; display element for displaying the generated image of the selection item on a display screen; designation element for designating a selection item to be maintained from the displayed selection item; and holding element for holding the designated selection item. Even if the surrounding situation changes, and the retrieval element changes the selection item to be displayed, the generation element leaves the image of the selection item to be maintained on the basis of an instruction from the holding element on the display screen.

Abstract: A mobile terminal configured to couple with a user-removable interface module includes a connector configured to couple or otherwise contact the removable interface module, a controller configured to determine whether a coupling exists between the mobile terminal and the removable interface module, and a touchscreen display configured to display the first group of icons responsive to the determining that the coupling does not exist and display the second group of icons responsive to the determining that the coupling exists, wherein each of the first group of icons relates to a function that is associated with the mobile terminal and which are each controllable responsive to user input to the touchscreen display, and wherein each of the second group of icons relates to a function of the mobile terminal that is associated with the removable interface module and which are each controllable responsive to user input to the touchscreen display.

Abstract: A method for displaying a video signal and a display system using the same are provided. According to the method for displaying a video signal, the display system provides a setting menu through which a user can set an output resolution according to an occupancy level of a control means, and adjusts a resolution of video to be output to a display means according to the occupancy level of the control means. If video is not transmitted to the display means, the display system may display a warning message, so that a user can know the reason therefor. Therefore, it is possible to always provide a user with video optimized according to an occupancy level of a control means.

Abstract: The present invention provides a media file management system and method for a home media center, which enable media files such as images or photos, music and movies included in a variety of information appliances to be conveniently edited on a screen of a display apparatus connected to a home media center. A search window in which media files to be searched are displayed or an edit window in which a media file to be edited is displayed are created. Then, if a user selects a file edit command for a media file displayed in the search window, the selected file edit command is executed and results of the execution of the file edit command are displayed in the edit window.

Abstract: A contents navigation method includes: sensing a touch; generating sensing information based on the sensed touch; and determining, by using the sensing information, whether the sensed touch is a continuous movement, by sensing an electrical sensor, or a pressing, by sensing a mechanical button. If it is determined that the sensed touch is a continuous movement, a menu display is rotated according to the continuous movement of the electrical sensor based on the sensing information. If it is determined that the sensed touch is a pressing, the menu display is rotated according to the pressing of the mechanical button. A contents navigation apparatus includes: a graphic user interface (GUI) part to generate the menu display; an input sensing part to sense a touch and to generate sensing information based on the sensed touch; and a control part to control the GUI part.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and software product are presented for displaying notes to a presenter, in order to facilitate narration of a presentation. The items such as slides are shown seriatim on an audience screen, and are also displayed seriatim on a presenter screen. Some of the items on the presenter screen are accompanied by respective areas for the notes, whereas the items are shown on the audience screen unaccompanied by the areas for the notes.

Abstract: It is determined whether the broadcast program of the stored video signal is a broadcast program of a predetermined genre. A predetermined feature image portion of each of frames in the video signal of the broadcast program of the predetermined genre is detected from the stored video signal. Video data of only a feature image portion of a frame satisfying a predetermined appearance condition from the detected predetermined feature image portion is extracted. A video signal representing an image including a feature image portion represented by the video data is created and output as the menu, each time the video data is extracted.

Abstract: A pointed position on a coordinate input region is detected, and the coordinates of the pointed position are calculated. A region on the coordinate input region, to which the calculated coordinates belong, is determined. Pen-down information corresponding to the pointed position is generated on the basis of the determined region to which the coordinates belong.

Abstract: A method for setting screens of plural inboard indicators connected to an inboard network via a communication line includes connecting a terminal to the inboard network. The method also includes loading the terminal with data from the plural indicators and setting the screens of the indicators in the terminal. Additionally, the method includes sending screen setting data from the terminal to the respective indicators via the communication line after setting the screens of the indicators.

Abstract: An information display device includes a main unit that houses a removable semiconductor memory and a display unit that has approximately the same shape as that of the main unit and that displays information read from the semiconductor memory. The main unit and the display unit are interconnected by a connecting portion having a rotating shaft around which the display unit is rotated relative to the main unit on an opposing plane between a main-unit top face and a display-unit principal face, which oppose each other. The main unit includes a semiconductor memory insertion slot in which the semiconductor memory is inserted. The semiconductor memory insertion slot is disposed at an end of the main unit, differing from that at which the connecting portion is disposed.

Abstract: The tactile input device is a user interface selection device used to transmit user information to a user interface interpretation module. The tactile input device allows a user to activate and operate applications installed on a computing system through a single user interface selection device. The tactile input device includes a tactile surface angularly divided into a plurality of sections, or petals. The tactile surface is further separated by a central portion and an outer circumferential portion, neither of which are angularly divided by the petals. Each petal and portion are tactilely distinguished from an adjacent petal or portion. The tactile distinction provides a user with feedback relating to orientation over the surface such that the user may request the performance of a specific task to be implemented by the computer through the user interface interpretation module.

Abstract: A coordinate inputting/detecting apparatus in which a designating device for designating a position in a flat or substantially flat two-dimensional coordinate inputting/detecting area of the coordinate inputting/detecting apparatus is judged as located in a predetermined range of the coordinate inputting/detecting area when an optical detection signal of an optical unit, that optically detects the designating device inserted into the predetermined range of the coordinate inputting/detecting area, exceeds a first predetermined threshold value. Whether or not the designating device has been inserted into the predetermined range of the coordinate inputting/detecting area is judged and coordinates of the position in the coordinate inputting/detecting area, designated by the designating device inserted in the predetermined range of the coordinate inputting/detecting area, are recognized in accordance with the optical detection signal of the optical unit.

Abstract: A computer that can easily identify which setting items are enabled and which setting items are not enabled when conducting setup setting operations, and can efficiently conduct correct setup. Setup history information is stored when the use environment settings are executed in the computer, the user and/or others can identify and display in an easily recognizable state the setting items from among many setting items in which the setting values set during the setup setting operation are not reflected in the use environment of the computer.

Abstract: The inventive system includes a database for storing housing display data including layout information of a housing such as a real estate object, an interior display data including information regarding interior of the housing, and furniture display data including configuration information regarding furniture to be arranged in the housing. The inner space of the housing is displayable as a virtual space on the terminal of a computer of a prospective purchaser based on each of the data. The system provides a browser equipped with a manipulating menu with which a user manipulates the viewpoint or location of viewing in the virtual space. The system provides the user with each of the data via the Internet or its equivalent.

Abstract: The tactile input device is a user interface selection device used to transmit user information to a user interface interpretation module. The tactile input device allows a user to activate and operate applications running on a computing system through a single user interface selection device. The tactile input device includes a tactile surface angularly divided into a plurality of sections, or petals. The tactile surface is further separated by a central portion and an outer circumferential portion, neither of which are angularly divided by the petals. Each petal and portion are tactilely distinguished from an adjacent petal or portion. The tactile distinction provides a user with feedback relating to orientation over the surface such that the user may request the performance of a specific task to be implemented by the computer through the user interface interpretation module.

Abstract: An image display control method and its system for this method in an information processing unit sequentially changing a series of image contents to display images on the screen. Image content information for displaying image contents on the information processing unit and screen transition process information for performing an screen transition process on a series of image contents are made separate and generated separately. One frame of the display image of the information processing unit consists of one parent frame and two child frames in the parent frame. The image content information is stored in one child frame and the screen transition process information is stored in the other child frame, and a series of image contents is sequentially moved to display images on the screen.

Abstract: The optical indicator unit of a program-controlled household appliance includes one or more indicator elements for the display of information in plain text. Each indicator element includes a matrix with 5×8 pixels for the display of a character. Each indicator element is assigned a functional element/actuator belonging to the household appliance. The element/actuator and also at least one operating state of the element/actuator is represented in the indicator element by an initial letter or a symbol. Depending on a size of the display, a plurality of actuators can be indicated at the same time. The invention can be applied particularly well in testing and in servicing.

Abstract: The apparatus and method of the invention relate to data entry and menu selection. Applications include: (a) data entry for ideographic languages, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean; (b) fast food ordering; (c) correction of documents generated by optical character recognition; and (d) computer access and speech synthesis by persons temporarily or permanently lacking normal motor capabilities. In a preferred embodiment, each option of a menu is associated respectively with a selectable region displayed adjacent an edge of a display, forming a perimeter menu and leaving a region in the center of the perimeter menu for the output of an application program. Selectable regions may be on the display, outside the display, or both. A menu option may be selected by clicking on the associated selectable region, by dwelling on it for a selection threshold period or by a cursor path toward the selectable region, or by a combination thereof.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for multiple display devices are described. A display apparatus includes a primary display device for a computer. The display apparatus also includes at least one secondary display device for the computer with the at least one secondary display device being operatively coupled to the primary display device. Moreover, the at least one secondary display device is stored in a housing behind the primary display device, such that the at least one secondary display device can be extended from the housing and used to display information for the computer.

Abstract: An information processing method and apparatus free from a defect in a conventional system that complicated processing operations need to be executed before a user selects a desired application program on a task bar equipped with a start menu button and starts the selected program. A jog dial related application declares to a jog dial state monitor program 54C that it (application) itself is a jog dial related application. The jog dial state monitor program 54C then adds the application software to a list of the jog dial related applications. The display of the jog dial menu is then set to a display proper to the application and apprised to the user in the form of a jog dial guide. The jog dial related application advises the illustration of the jog dial operation in the current state to the jog dial state monitor program 54C in the form of a letter string.

Abstract: A system, method and device for selecting and displaying navigational information is presented which displays navigational procedures and/or options, allows for selecting and deselecting the procedures and/or options, and allows for generating a predetermined set of navigational procedures and/or options based upon the previous selection of navigational procedures and/or options. The system, method and device provide a more efficient and intuitive method for planning and programming a navigational path with special emphasis on facilitating the planning and programming of a phase of arrival for the flight path of an aircraft.

Abstract: A flat panel display device including a panel unit for displaying an image, a main body unit controlling an image displayed on the panel unit, and a folder connecting the panel unit and the main body unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel dispenser capable of sensing the proximity or location of a customer relative to the fuel dispenser without requiring direct customer contact and controlling the display or aspects of the display accordingly to conserve energy, reduce heat generation or draw the customer's attention to the display once the customer is within a relative proximity to the fuel dispenser.

Abstract: A single LED combined with a dark-colored reflective cavity, a diffusing graphic overlay, and a dark tinted window, provides a backlighted indicator with low power requirements. The design exhibits high visual contrast between on and off conditions, giving daylight visibility. The diffusing overlay and the window are nested and individually attached to a housing with adhesives, thus providing a double barrier against liquid penetration. Thus, the indicator can be used outdoors and under conditions of limited power. For example, the indicator may be part of a customer terminal mounted outdoors at retail establishments, such as gasoline stations.

Abstract: A variety of methods and systems for presenting and delivering user application input choices. One-handed or vocal user input provides chords or syllables. The invention includes systems and methods for presenting user application input choices, chord or syllable based apparatus and sub-systems for generating user application input choices in response to input signals associated with chords or syllables. One embodiment of input device resembles a joystick and includes a base and a key carrier extending from the base. A single key is provided along the top of the carrier, and four keys extend widthwise along a side surface. A system presents and delivers user application input choices. An input device receives chords and syllables. A processor associated with the input device receives chords or syllables and generates input signals, a second processor for receiving and evaluating the input signals and for sending a user application signal to the user application processor of the computer.

Abstract: A graphical user interface includes a plurality of pie menu levels concentrically arranged. Located within the center most section are menu selections generally of greater importance, highest probability of use, historical favorites, category headings, tabs from a tab menu, as well as other high level menu items. Levels extending from the center decrease in frequency of use while increasing in granularity of menu items. Variations in geometric shapes, number of divisions, levels, use of color or texture enhance the use of the pie menus.

Abstract: The proximity of potential customers to a shop is detected, for example, by detecting short-range communication devices carried by passers-by. The interests of the detected passers-by are then determined by reference to specific interests transmitted by the passer-by devices and/or by reference to customer profile data. The discovered interests of the current passers-by are then used to select content for display on a shop-window electronic display during a next display slot. Passers-by who may be particularly interested in the displayed content are preferably sent an alert. In other embodiments, the targeted audience is a static group, such as train passengers, with the targeted information being displayed at a station.

Abstract: A radio apparatus formed as a mobile or cordless telephone has a control screen, on which controls functions can be called upon and makes available which makes available the control functions of the radio apparatus for dialing and activation a display device on which a dial menu is shown as a function of a functional scope of a corresponding one of the operating modes; and a control unit providing at least a first and second operating mode the control unit being formed so that all control functions that can be called up in the first operating mode are also activatable in the second operating mode, the control unit being formed so that in the second operating mode, control functions that can not be called up in the first operating mode are additionally activatable, the control unit being also formed so that a third operating mode is provided in which all the control functions of the radio apparatus can be called up.

Abstract: A flat panel display device including a panel unit for displaying an image, a main body unit controlling an image displayed on the panel unit, and a folder connecting the panel unit and the main body unit.

Abstract: An image acquisition system has a computer and one or more imaging devices coupled to the computer. Each imaging device has a device memory and is capable of capturing a digital image and storing the image in its memory. An image device manager is implemented in software on the computer to control operation of the imaging devices. The image device manager presents a user interface (UI) within the familiar graphical windowing environment. The UI has a context space that pertains to a particular imaging context (e.g., scanning, photography, and video). The UI also has a persistently-visible imaging menu positioned within the context space that lists options particular to the imaging context. For example, if the context space pertains to the digital camera context, the menu lists options to take a picture, store the image on the computer, send the image in an email, and so on.

Abstract: A mobile radio apparatus of the present invention includes an apparatus body having a connector portion at one side thereof. A main display is mounted on the apparatus body. An auxiliary display includes a terminal portion and is removably connected to the side of the apparatus body with the terminal portion mating with the connector portion of the apparatus body. The auxiliary display connected to the apparatus body assists the main display in displaying data at the time of, e.g., transmission or receipt. When the apparatus is carried by the user, the auxiliary display is dismounted from the apparatus body. The apparatus therefore achieves a great display capacity without being increased in size.

Abstract: A color video apparatus for displaying on-screen a hue control state of a color video signal. The apparatus includes a key input portion for inputting a hue control command of the color video signal displayed on the screen, and an on-screen-display (OSD) signal generator for generating an OSD signal for visually representing a reference color and for displaying an occupancy which indicates the degree to which the reference color contributes to the expression of a hue control state with respect to a plurality of reference colors used for expression of the hue control state, in response to the hue control command of the key input portion.

Abstract: A portable information terminal and an information scrolling method for use therewith. The terminal is typically a pager including a receiver connected to an antenna, a demodulator, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a key input unit, a rotary dial, a rotary dial controller, an LCD panel, an LCD panel driver, an alarm sound output unit and a speaker. Operating the rotary dial in simplified steps allows information to be displayed in a preferred scroll mode and scrolled in a desired direction on the LCD panel.

Abstract: A reconfigurable user interface for a modular patient monitor which selectively populates menus for operator selection based on the parameters which are available at any given time. Due to event processing, when a parameter module is added or removed from the system, the reconfigurable user interface is updated immediately to reflect the addition or subtraction of the associated parameter. A flash box in each menu provides shortcuts to the most likely menu option in response to asynchronous events such as alarms and the like. The flash box also assists the operator with the particular steps that must be followed to properly setup or operate a particular feature of the system. Since the menus are not modal, an operator may navigate the menus without making any selections or changing the state of the device.

Abstract: The apparatus and method of the invention relate to data entry in ideographic languages, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean, and to interactive displays and interactive display methods for use by persons temporarily or permanently lacking normal motor capabilities. In a preferred embodiment, each option of a menu is associated respectively with a selectable region (3606), (3610), etc. displayed adjacent an edge of a display (2112), forming a perimeter menu and leaving a region (3680) in the center of the perimeter menu for the output of an application program. Selectable regions may be on the display, outside the display, or both. A menu option may be selected by clicking on the associated selectable region, by dwelling on it for a selection threshold period or by a cursor path toward the selectable region, or by a combination thereof. Remaining dwell time required to select a selectable region is preferably indicated by the brightness of the selectable region.

Abstract: A remote menuing system uses a control knob to select menu items on a display screen. The menu items may be selected by depressing a switch, the switch being integrated with the control knob. Once the menu item has been selected, an operator may modify the value of the selected item by rotating the control knob. When a desired value is displayed, the item may be set by again depressing the switch integrated with the control knob. The use of an integrated control knob and switch, provides ease of use of a menu system while allowing the integrated knob to be located away from the display screen.

Abstract: A description is given of a system for menu-driven instruction input, comprisinga control unit,a display unit which is controlled by the control unit and which serves to display, by means of symbols, at least one instruction-selection list (menu), which includes a number of instructions and/or sub-selection lists (submenus), each submenu including instructions and/or further submenus, and a submenu or an instruction to be carried out or to perform a further selection being selectable from the menu or submenu by a user, andan operating unit connected to the control unit, whereby actuation of said operating unit by the user causes menus, submenus or instructions to be selected and/or executed.To enable a simple and ergonomically favorable operation, the operating unit comprises two selection keys and an execution key.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for visually presenting the access frequency of a two dimensional image. The method includes the steps of: determining which defined regions of the image are accessed; determining the frequency that the plurality of defined regions is accessed; creating a graphical representation corresponding to the plurality of defined regions for the image, wherein the x axis of the graphical representation corresponds to the x axis of the image and the y axis of the graphical representation corresponds to the y axis of the image; and combining the graphical representation with an access frequency indicator to create an access frequency output that corresponds to the plurality of defined regions. From the access frequency output, the user can see the access patterns of the image and can easily visualize how frequently small portions of the image are accessed.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for controlling a laser projection assisted assembly operation includes the ability to display a menu with the laser projector. An operator is able to request the menu be displayed at the operator's location. The menu provides the operator the ability to select from several display options. By selecting an icon associated with a desired display option, the operator is able to change the display option at a location remote from the control. This is particularly valuable in large laser assisted work assemblies.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is capable of performing a plurality of processes for a sheet provided with an image such as stapling and punching. When two different processes are set together, the image forming apparatus displays a particular screen for making a user select positions for these processes. Thus, the incidence of setting errors can be reduced when the user sets the two processes in combination with each other.

Abstract: A telephone having a user interface, comprising user input means; output means; and control means responsive to a first actuation of the user input means to cause subsequent items to be indicated for selection by the output means, and responsive to another actuation of the user input means to select the currently-indicated item. The telephone could be a reduced user interface portable telephone.

Abstract: The apparatus and method of the invention relate to data entry and menu selection. Applications include: (a) data entry for ideographic languages, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean; (b) fast food ordering; (c) correction of documents generated by optical character recognition; and (d) computer access and speech synthesis by persons temporarily or permanently lacking normal motor capabilities. In a preferred embodiment, each option of a menu is associated respectively with a selectable region displayed adjacent an edge of a display, forming a perimeter menu and leaving a region in the center of the perimeter menu for the output of an application program. Selectable regions may be on the display, outside the display, or both. A menu option may be selected by clicking on the associated selectable region, by dwelling on it for a selection threshold period or by a cursor path toward the selectable region, or by a combination thereof.

Abstract: The software and hardware resources of an electronic system are organized in an architecture which creates a single data table in program memory for the assignment of user controls to system functions. User controls can be reassigned through appropriate modifications to this table. Thus, minor changes to the user controls can be implemented without modifying the software or hardware of the system, thereby avoiding significant development cost. Furthermore, standard products can be developed which can be customized to the needs of particular applications of the products or variations for local markets.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus provided with a bidirectional rotary switch having a control element for selecting individual function elements of function groups by rotation of the control element, and for activating the individual function elements by pushing the control element, and where the selected or activated function group and/or a function is exited by pulling the control element.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for controlling a laser projection assisted assembly operation includes the ability to display a menu with the laser projector. An operator is able to request the menu be displayed at the operator's location. The menu provides the operator the ability to select from several display options. By selecting an icon associated with a desired display option, the operator is able to change the display option at a location remote from the control. This is particularly valuable in large laser assisted work assemblies.

Abstract: In an apparatus for handling objects such as documents and tools a menu of options (30) is displayed, which options (31a . . . 31h) are placed in a curved band (31) around the position of the cursor at the moment of activating the menu. The shape of the curved band is optimized for the movement of a hand-held pointer device, such as a stylus, and allows easy movement of the pointer device along the options. The band (31) may follow part of the circumference of a circle of which circle inner portions (32, 33) may be used for the display of several sets of sub-options.

Abstract: An image transmission system includes an image transmitting unit having a display to display a status of a receiving unit and a detector for detecting a size of an original and a record mode permitted for transmission.

Abstract: A menu level indicator facilitates ease of use of a telephone terminal by a user by providing easily understandable information about selectable menu options available in an interactive display on the telephone terminal. The menu level indicator provides a visual indication for permitting the user to directly determine the number of menu options available while at one of multiple selectable menu levels in the menu. The menu level indicator also provides a visual indication for the user as to the relative position of a displayed, selectable menu option with respect to other selectable menu options commonly located at one of the multiple selectable menu levels. As a user maneuvers through the menu levels, such user is able to quickly develop a mental model of the feature menus and easily navigate through these menu selections.

Abstract: In an apparatus for handling objects such as documents and tools a menu of options (30) is displayed, which options (31a . . . 31h) are placed in a curved band (31) around the position of the cursor at the moment of activating the menu. The shape of the curved band is optimized for the movement of a hand-held pointer device, such as a stylus, and allows easy movement of the pointer device along the options. The band (31) may follow part of the circumference of a circle of which circle inner portions (32, 33) may be used for the display of several sets of sub-options.

Abstract: A user of a telephone terminal with an interactive display is provided complete access to all feature choices in a hierarchical menu through a minimum number of menu keys. These menu keys include a "Next" key, a "Back" key, a "Select" key and a "Home" key. These menu keys occupy minimal space on the housing of the telephone terminal, yet enable the user of the terminal to easily scroll to and select every feature in the interactive display. The user is able to quickly develop a mental model of the feature choices and easily navigate through these menu selections. Context-sensitive functionality also is provided for using the interactive display. As a user completes a command function, the feature choice presented to the user for this function is the one most likely to be accessed by the user, thus advantageously avoiding the necessity of having a dedicated key for allowing the user to select this feature choice.