User friendly remote system interface with menu highlighting

Details User friendly remote system interface with menu highlighting User friendly remote system interface with menu highlighting

2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Huynh, Ba (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S822000, C715S823000, C715S860000, C715S861000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06898765

ABSTRACT:
A system, method, and medium for enhancing a GUI and viewing environment for a computer user is disclosed. Enabling a user to fully navigate and operate a computer through the use of a remote control device, the present invention includes at least a PC mode of operation and a theater mode of operation, wherein the theater mode is designed for distance use with the remote device. While operating in theater mode, received function key signals are interpreted by the computer system to operate various functions which have been modified to accommodate remote viewing and control. To enable the remote device to fully control the applications executable on the computer, the disclosed process notifies the various applications of the current operating mode.

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