System and method for navigating applications using a...

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2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Paik, Steven S. (Department: 2876)

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Coded record sensors

Particular sensor structure

C235S472020, C345S169000, C455S566000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07111788

ABSTRACT:
A computing device having a graphical interface system for navigating computer programs is provided. The system includes a navigation display showing an organizational model of a computer program that is formed by concentric rings representing levels of options within the computer program. At least one of the rings is an active ring, which is emphasized to show selectable options. The options represent either categories of other options or features of the computer program. The options may be represented by icons or words. A method for navigating a computer program using the organizational model includes using a graphical user interface to select options on an active ring. Selecting a category option activates an inner ring that displays options related to the previously selected option on the next higher ring. The user continues navigating through inner rings until a feature option is selected, which invokes a feature of the computer program.

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