KR100846298B1 - Device for providing template structure for wireless internet user interface - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface capable of efficiently presenting a template for a screen provided on a wireless Internet mobile. The structure according to the present invention includes a terminal state indicator container for displaying an operation state of a terminal as an indicator in a template structure provided in an online connection state; A content container configured to include a bottom of a terminal state indicator container to provide online content; And a softkey container provided at the bottom of the terminal screen and having a softkey mapper, a progress indicator, or the like, or, in an embedded application template structure, a terminal state indicator container for displaying a state of the terminal. ; And a content container provided at a lower end of the terminal state indicator container to display the content.

Therefore, the present invention has an effect of providing visibility and readability of each expression element in providing a lot of information in a small screen on a wireless Internet mobile.

Online, mobile, internet, templates, containers, menus, embedded applications

Description

DEVICE FOR PROVIDING TEMPLATE STRUCTURE FOR WIRELESS INTERNET USER INTERFACE}

1A is a diagram illustrating a top menu template provided in an online connection state.

1B and 1C are diagrams for describing key mapping described in FIG. 1A.

2A and 2B illustrate an online connection template of an embedded application.

3A, 3B, and 3C illustrate top templates for embedded applications.

4A and 4B illustrate submenu templates provided in an online connection state.

5A and 5B illustrate sub-menu templates of embedded applications.

6A, 6B, and 6C are diagrams illustrating a content category template, a content list template, and an information confirmation template provided in an online connection state.

7A, 7B, and 7C illustrate text input templates, search setting templates, and search result templates provided in an online connection state.

8A, 8B, and 8C illustrate a download progress template, an online access progress template, and an online access termination template provided in an online access state.

9A and 9B illustrate an intro template and an MB application loading template of an embedded application.

<Explanation of symbols for main drawings>

101, 201: terminal status indicator container

103, 203: content container 105: softkey container

107, 205, 701: Title Container

207, 403, 501: List menu container 209: 3 × 3 menu container

301: softkey container 303: preview container

401: Priority Container

405: other 3X3 menu shortcut container

407, 601: Path Display Container 503: Tab Control Widget

603: Content Category Related Menu Container

605: Add-ons Menu Container

607: Page Navigation Container

609 content preview container

611: Content related menu container 703: Directive container

705: ppt container

707: input mode setting container

709, 725: search term input container 711: search area selection

713: search term input fields 715, 727: search options container

717: Suggestion Container 721: Search Results List Container

723: page navigation container

801, 803, 901, 903, 905: Progress Information Container

The present invention relates to wireless internet browsing. Specifically, the present invention relates to a unified user interface (UI) for quickly and clearly executing the wireless Internet on a mobile device, and to arrange and configure components according to a depth of a menu structure. The present invention relates to a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface for implementing a template according to menu steps, situations, functions, and state transitions so that the principle is provided in the same manner.

In general, with the development of software technology installed in a mobile phone, the mobile phone is not only a function of making a phone call, but also a mobile phone as an information terminal, which is capable of receiving wireless data service, and in particular, a multimedia content service. Users' needs for the are actively being reflected. In this trend, in addition to voice calls, messaging using a short message service is widely used, and information services using the wireless Internet and simple video or still image transmission services in SIS (Simple Image Service) formats are activated. It is becoming.

The transmitted video or still image is used for the background screen in the mobile phone standby mode, and is set to serve as information or a background image desired by the user. The operation mode of the mobile phone can be roughly divided into a service mode, which is an operation state of a call or mobile phone-mounted solution, and a waiting mode for waiting for service.

In case the phone call or text message is received from another user while the image contents set by the user are displayed on the desktop, the standby mode is switched to the service mode, such as ringing, vibration, screen display, lamp light, etc. In this way, the call is immediately notified. The user immediately responds to the call signal and answers the call or checks the text message. In addition, when a text message is received, a method of displaying or blinking an envelope-shaped indicator on the desktop is used as a method of notifying the user.

The service mode is a basic function that is normally performed regardless of the type of mobile phone, and the user can easily recognize a call state for a call request or a text message. However, additional service functions, such as text message creation and transmission, multimedia message transmission, and reception confirmation, have different operation methods depending on the type of mobile phone, causing difficulty in use. In other words, the service mode has a predetermined pattern for browsing a user for a plurality of system operations or service selection. These patterns vary depending on the type of terminal, and the characteristics of the products are highlighted by browsing in different patterns for each type of mobile phone. Therefore, it is essential for the user to be familiar with the use of a mobile phone, and the inconvenience and difficulty in using the mobile phone when changing or using a mobile phone used by others is caused.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a user with visibility and readability of each expression element in providing a lot of information in a small screen on a wireless Internet mobile. It provides a template structure for an interface.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a wireless Internet user interface that can implement the simplicity of information so as to prevent user's confusion due to unnecessary elements in the screen configuration and presentation method and to easily find the desired information. To provide a template structure for.

Another object of the present invention is to maintain the same screen configuration and layout consistently so that the user can have a consistent operation and use to find any information or service online, so that the user can clearly not only his location but the entire information structure. The present invention provides a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface that can realize the consistency of expression and usage that can be identified and accurately predict the next result.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an area directly accessible to important or critical information and service menus, and to provide easy access to important or high priority information and service menus. It is intended to provide a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface that can lead to a).

Template structure for a wireless Internet user interface according to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the template structure of the terminal screen provided in the menu step on the online service of the wireless Internet terminal, the operation state of the terminal A terminal state indicator container for displaying with an indicator; A content container configured to include a bottom of a terminal state indicator container to provide online content; And a softkey container provided at the bottom of the terminal screen and having a softkey mapper, a progress indicator, and the like.

In addition, the template according to the present invention is an embedded application template (Embedded Application Template) structure for providing an application screen embedded in the wireless Internet terminal (Menu) step by step, the terminal state indicator container for displaying the state of the terminal; And a content container provided at a lower end of the terminal state indicator container to display content.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.

First, by applying the same screen composition principle to the screen having a common characteristic throughout the wireless Internet service, for example, NATE service according to the present invention, it provides a mental model that can enhance the visual unity of the NATE service and recycle the user's experience. . To this end, the present invention provides a user interface template (UI Template), which represents a reference frame prepared for applying consistency between screens having common characteristics. Accordingly, the user interface template (hereinafter, referred to as a template) provides a configuration and layout of screen units, and is structured using a plurality of types of containers.

The above-described infant template is largely divided into a NATE Online Template and an Embedded Application Template, and the UI template is classified according to stages, situations, and functions. The infant presents the UI Template. According to the depth of the menu structure, infants are classified into menu step-by-step templates, in which the layout and configuration principle of UI components can be provided in the same way, and function-specific templates for performing specific functions.

When described in detail based on the accompanying drawings for each functional template as follows. First, FIG. 1 is a diagram according to the present invention, showing a TOP menu template online. The function-specific template is classified into an online template and an embedded application template, and each template is formed in a menu step. In addition, according to the steps of the menu structure, the arrangement and configuration principles of the UI component may be provided in the same manner. In addition, the order of each detailed template is provided as Top menu template> Sub menu template> Content category template> Content list template> Information confirmation template according to the menu level.

As described above, the online top menu template is an initial screen that appears when accessing online, for example, NATE, and is the top screen of the NATE Online menu structure. The top menu template includes a terminal state indicator container 101 for displaying an operation state of the terminal as an indicator, a content container 103 for providing online content, and a bottom of the terminal state indicator container 101, It is composed of a softkey container 105 provided at the bottom and arranged with a softkey mapper, a progress indicator, and the like.

The terminal state indicator container 101 is a collection space of an indicator indicating the terminal state, the reception sensitivity service state terminal special function state (GPS, etc.), message reception state alarm state, bell / vibration / lamp state, lock state, battery level An indicator relating to the back is provided. The terminal state indicator container 101 is configured at the top of a full screen and is always shown in everyday situations, including a standby screen.

The content container 103 is a space where content such as a menu, title, text, etc. is displayed, and other components and containers constituting main content are arranged. It is composed of the center of the entire screen of the terminal, the default space for placing content. The content container 103 may display a scroll widget at the rightmost or bottom end of the content container area when the content of the content is larger than the area of the content container. In some cases, the balloon help component can be used to show additional description of the focused content. On the other hand, if the softkey is not used, the content container may use the softkey container area.

As illustrated in FIG. 1B, the softkey container 105 is a space for arranging a softkey mapper, a progress indicator, and the like, and displays softkey labels on the left, center, and right sides according to whether the softkeys are arranged. The softkey container 105 is located at the bottom of the entire screen and is basically displayed in all situations. It can be omitted if a softkey mapper or progress indicator is not needed. Of course, if the softkey is not used, the content container can be extended to this area.

The content container 103 includes a title container 107 at the top and a priority menu container 109 at the bottom of the title container 107. In addition, a 3 × 3 (3 by 3; 9 matrix structure) content menu container 111 and an additional function menu 113 are formed at the bottom of the priority menu container 109.

The title container 107 is a space for placing a content title, and the title is composed of text, an image, an icon, and the like. It is located at the top of the content, and the label of the title covers the content of the content container. The title container 107 basically does not scroll the title container, but in the case of NATE online, the title container may be scrolled. In the case of Between pages only, pages are displayed in the title container in the same way as 'current pages / total pages'. The quantity of new content may be displayed for the purpose of notifying the title container 107 of new content, but otherwise, it is not displayed.

The priority menu container 109 is composed of a menu having a higher priority than other menus, and provides events, notifications, brand information, and the like. It is located at the top of the content, and the priority menu uses text and icons.

The priority menu container 109 is composed of a menu having a higher priority than notifications, events, shortcuts, etc., and also uses text and icons. In addition, when the desired menu is not found in the upper menu, the additional function menu container 113 is a menu recognized at the end of scrolling so as to locate a search, a help, a guide, a menu change editing function, and the like to improve the usability of the user. .

The 3 × 3 menu container 111 is a 3 × 3 grid-type menu space, and the priority of the 3 × 3 menu is sequentially defined according to the importance of the menu. The 3 × 3 menu container 111 is located inside the content container, and has 1: 1 mapping with the physical arrangement of the terminal numeric keys. For example, as shown in Fig. 1C, 1 numeric key-1 menu. 2 Numeric Keys-Menu No.2 is available. Each menu consists of a number (key mapping) + menu name + image (icon, pictogram), the 3 × 3 menu icon can utilize a metaphor that can represent the common characteristics of the sub-menu.

In the case of the 3 × 3 menu container 111, a description of the 3 × 3 menu item is presented in the balloon help. If the help content exceeds the width of the content container, it will slide.

2A and 2B illustrate a TOP menu template in an embedded application template. This is the initial screen that appears when the terminal selects the NATE service key. As shown, the terminal is configured with a terminal state indicator container 201 for displaying the state of the terminal and a content container 203 for displaying the content. The content container 203 also includes a title container 205 and includes a list menu container 207 or a 3 × 3 menu container 209.

The number of the 3 × 3 menu is appropriately about 4-6, and the 'NATE connection menu' is arranged as the first item of the menu. When the number of basic menus is 5 or less, the NATE connection templates as shown in FIG. 2A are arranged in a list manner. When the number of basic menus is 6 or more, a grid type NATE connection template is used as shown in FIG. 2B. The grid type template may provide a key mapping number (No. 1 to No. 9) for a 3 × 3 menu to use a numeric key as a shortcut.

The list menu container 207 is a menu using a definition: list control widget, and is composed of a corresponding list item. It is located inside the content container, window widget, or content, and menus 1 to 9 are 1: 1 mapped to the physical arrangement of the terminal numeric keys. The menu consists of a menu number (shortcut key) + icon + text, and each menu of the list menu can be used by arranging icons that can express the properties and characteristics of the menu well.

Each menu of the list menu container 207 is based on text and can add an icon, and the focused menu has visual clarity.

3A and 3B illustrate an Embedded Application Top Template. As shown in the drawing, the terminal state indicator container 201 and the content container 203 are formed, and the softkey container 301 is formed at the bottom of the screen. The softkey container 301 may be provided as an option.

The illustrated application top template is an initial screen which appears when executing an embedded application mounted in a terminal and is the top screen on an embedded application menu structure. This top template uses a grid-type embedded application top template as shown in FIG. 3A in the NATE connection menu screen, ⓜPlayon, and JUNE connection menu screen among the embedded applications. An embedded application top template in a list format as shown in FIG. 3B is provided. Thus, the content container 203 is composed of a 3 × 3 menu container 209 or a list menu container 207.

The menu structure of the embedded application top template is composed of 6-9 basic items according to the number of detailed items of each related service, and the number of menus can be adjusted according to each service policy. For the convenience of use, in the case of the grid type top template, after displaying 3 × 3 menu items on the screen, if there is no user operation for 1000 ms, a numeric key mapping number (number 1 to 9) is displayed on the icon. The numeric key mapping number disappears when the user operation starts.

On the other hand, the template structure can be applied to the Top template of the Emplayon (ⓜPlayon). That is, as illustrated in FIG. 3C, the ⓜPlayon Top template is an initial screen displayed when ⓜPlayon is executed and is shown on the top screen of the ⓜPlayon menu structure. The ⓜPlayon Top template has a structure similar to a grid content container among containers of the embedded application template, and the preview container 303 is added to the content container 203.

That is, the ⓜPlayon Top template is provided as a grid-based basic screen, and includes a terminal state indicator container 201, a content container 203, and a softkey container 301, and the content container 203 is a title container. 205, including a 3 × 3 menu container 209, and a preview container 303. After the 3 × 3 menu item is displayed on the screen, if there is no user operation for 1000 ms, the numeric key mapping number (1 to 9) is displayed on the icon. The numeric key mapping number disappears when the user operation starts. The preview container provides a title of a focused item as text or an image.

The preview container 303 is a space for displaying preview information and includes text or an image (including animation) related to the corresponding content. This is the bottom of the title. Alternatively, it is located at the top of the list menu and is used to provide a preview of the content.

The above description describes the Top template or embedded application Top template when the terminal is connected online, and the following description shows the sub-menu template as a template menu step. 4A and 4B show a submenu template for online connection.

FIG. 4A shows the Nate Online 2nd Depth Template, and FIG. 4B shows the Online 3rd Depth Template. As shown, the terminal state indicator container 101 includes a content container 103 and a softkey container 105, and the content container 103 includes a title container 107, a list menu container 403, Other 3 × 3 menu shortcut container 405 is included. Here, the content container 103 of the 2nd Depth template includes a priority menu container and a content category related menu container 401 provided as an option between the list menu container 403 and the title container 107. In addition, the content container 103 of the 3nd Depth template includes a path display container 407 between the list menu container 403 and the title container 107, and a content category-related menu container 409 as an option.

The sub-menu template is a screen that appears in a process of searching for a desired content after the top menu screen, and includes all screens from the top menu screen to the content category screen. Sub-menu templates are based on the 2nd Depth screen configuration, and a path display container is added after the 3rd Depth screen.

The priority menu container 401 may be omitted, and the content category related menu container 401 may be omitted in some cases. The list menu container 403 locates nine menus as a base and preferentially arranges a user's purpose of use and a high frequency of use. For items aimed at increasing exposure, placement may take precedence over frequency of use.

The list menu container 403 is a menu using a list control widget and is composed of a corresponding list item. It is located inside the content container, window widget, or content, and menus 1 to 9 are 1: 1 mapping with the physical arrangement of the numeric keys of the terminal. Menu consists of menu number (shortcut key) + icon + text. For example, 1. @ music bell is displayed.

Each menu of the list menu can be used by arranging icons that can express the properties and characteristics of the menu. Each menu can be based on text and can add icons.

The path display container 407 displays a text / link collection space for information on a path, and displays a path from a top menu screen to a current screen as a selectable link. It is displayed from the 3rd Depth screen to the content category screen, and the focus is moved by using the left and right arrow keys of the terminal. Therefore, when each link is selected, it is moved to the corresponding screen.

The content category related menu container 409 is a menu bar space related to the corresponding content and includes detailed menus to help use the corresponding content. For example, information such as Q & A, downloading, presenting, recommending, favorites, etc. is provided. Menus of the content category related menu container 409 are presented in a list manner, and are displayed when a menu related to the content exists.

Each menu is based on text, and an icon can be added, and the expression of the menu is composed of menu number + icon + text, for example, '1. @ music bell'. If the menu is longer than the width of the content container, it slides.

The other 3 × 3 menu shortcut container 405 is a link bar space for 8 menus other than the currently selected menu among 9 menus of the Top 3 × 3 menu, and is a shortcut icon for the Top 3 × 3 menu. Displays the other eight menus. It is displayed from the 3rd Depth screen to the content category screen, and the focus is moved by using the left and right arrow keys of the terminal.

On the other hand, the sub-menu template is a template provided when the online connection, Figures 5a and 5b below shows a sub-menu template of the embedded application. First, FIG. 5A is a sub-menu template of an embedded application, which is a list menu template illustrating a process of searching for a desired menu after the top menu screen.

As shown, the list menu template includes a terminal state indicator container 201, a content container 203, and a softkey container 301, and the content container 203 includes a title container 205 and a list menu. It consists of a container 501. The list menu template is a screen that appears in a process of searching for a desired menu after the top menu screen, and includes most of the screens from the top menu screen to the information confirmation screen.

5B illustrates a tab menu template, and a tab control widget 503 is provided between the list menu container 501 and the title container 205. The tab menu template may be applied to facilitate easy access to content according to the nature of information provided. Here, the tab-to-tab movement uses the left and right arrow keys, and the length of the tab label should be short to an appropriate level due to the limitation of the width of the screen. If the tab labels are long, it will be possible to use icons that clearly convey the meaning of each label. In addition, since the left / right keys are used to move between the tabs, the list menu container 501 may be preferably arranged vertically.

The tab control widget 503 is a kind of control widget, which is an operable infant component that can interact with a user. Widgets include checkboxes, radio buttons, text fields, lists, links, tabs, spins, sliders, scrollbars, buttons, toggles / rotaries, etc. The tab control widgets described above allow you to group multiple options using tab metaphors. Control widget.

It consists of a tab metaphor and text, and you can use a tab control if you have a lot of options to set. In addition, since the width of the screen width is limited, the length of the tab label should be minimized, and the left and right arrow keys are used to move between tabs, so the control widget in the tab can be vertically positioned only. Tabs can receive focus, and focused tabs are visually highlighted than other tabs, and focus movement between tabs is performed through the left and right arrow keys. In addition, the focus movement between the selection menus in the tab is performed through the up / down arrow keys, and the movement between the tabs occurs when the left / right arrow keys are pressed while searching the selection menu.

6A shows a content list template as the third menu step of the online template. The content category template is a list screen of a content group and represents a screen until the final content list screen. The content category template is composed of the following containers and includes a terminal state indicator container 101, a content container 103, and a softkey container 105, which are basic structures of the template.

The content container 103 includes a title container 107 and a list menu container 403, and a path display container 601 and a content category related menu container 603 are provided at the bottom of the title container 107. . The content category related menu container 603 may be provided as an option. The content container 103 includes an additional function menu container 605 and a page navigation container 607 at the bottom of the list menu container 403, each of which is provided as an option.

The location of the container described above follows the arrangement presented in the template. The terminal state indicator container 101 necessarily includes an indicator capable of displaying an online state, and the content category related menu container 603 arranges a menu to be provided before a list menu, and searches, Q & A, NEW, and the like. Menus are placed. The menu representation of the list menu container 403 consists of a menu number (shortcut key) + text. For example, it is composed of '1.music bell' and the like, and it is located based on nine menus, and a service with high usage purpose and high frequency of use is arranged first. In the case of items aimed at increasing exposure, placement may take precedence over frequency of use. In addition, the additional function menu container 605 is composed of menus for task processing such as a user's revisit or recommendation, such as a bookmark or a recommendation.

The path display container 601 is a text / link collection space for information on a path, and displays a path from a top menu screen to a current screen as a selectable link. It is located at the bottom of the title container 107 and represents the 3rd Depth screen to the content category previous screen. The user moves the focus using the left and right arrow keys of the terminal. At this time, if each link is selected, it moves to the corresponding screen.

The page navigation container 607 is a link bar space for page navigation, and is linked with a page indicator and a next page. The page navigation container 607 is located at the bottom of the content related menu container and is used when the list menu is composed of several pages.

The page indicator displays the location of the currently viewed page among the content divided by page, and the page mark inside the page indicator serves as a link. The user moves the focus using the left and right arrow keys of the terminal. In addition, the user moves to the page using the confirmation key, and the currently displayed page number uses a visually highlighted expression, is not in focus, and cannot be selected.

In the last page, the link to the next page is omitted. You should provide visual elements that can be navigated to the previous set and the next set to the left and right of the page indicator. That is, the first set omits the element moving to the previous set and the last set omits the element moving to the next set. Pages 1 through 10 are displayed in 5 units, pages 11 and later are displayed in 4 units. For example, 1-5 ▶, 6-10 ▶, 11-11-14, and 15-18 (when 18 pages are the last page) are displayed.

6B illustrates a content list template as a menu step after the content category template. As shown, the content list template is composed of a terminal state indicator container 101, a content container 103, and a softkey container 105. The content container 103 includes a title container 107 and a list menu container 403. A path display container 601 may be provided between the title container 107 and the list menu container 403, and a page navigation container 607 may be provided as an option at the bottom of the list menu container 403.

The content list template represents a content screen displayed in the form of a list list, and the menu representation of the list menu container 403 includes a menu number (shortcut key) + text. For example, it consists of '1.Music Bell', and it is located based on 9 menus, and the service with high usage purpose and frequency of use is arranged first. In the case of menus aimed at increasing exposure, it is possible to prioritize usage.

6C shows the information confirmation template as a menu step after the content list template. The information confirmation template is a screen on which detailed information about the selected content is displayed and has a basic structure of the terminal state indicator container 101, the content container 103, and the softkey container 105. In addition, the content container 103 includes a title container 107, and provides the user with visual information about the content so that the content preview container 609 and the bottom of the content can be predicted. A menu container 611 is provided.

The content preview container 609 is a space for displaying preview information and is composed of text or an image (including animations) related to the content, and is used when showing a preview of the content.

The content related menu container 611 is a menu bar space related to the corresponding content, and includes detailed menus such as Q & A, downloading, presenting, recommending, and favorites to help use the corresponding content. The menu is presented in a list manner and is displayed when a menu related to the content exists. In addition, each menu is based on text and can add icons, and the menu is represented by menu number + icon + text. If the menu is longer than the width of the content container, it slides.

In the above description, the menu for each step in the online connection has been described, but the following describes a function-specific template for performing a specific task. The function-specific template is also classified into an online service access state, that is, a screen used in a WAP browser, and an embedded application screen, that is, a screen of an application embedded in the terminal.

First, a function-specific template in an online service access state refers to a template in which an infant may be identically provided with a layout and configuration principle of a component according to a function to be used in performing a specific task. The function-specific template includes a popup window template, a rollup window list menu template, a content preview template, a text input template, a search setting template, a search result template, a download progress template, and a NATE connection termination template.

The content preview template has the same structure as the above-described information confirmation template. The content preview template is a screen for finding the desired content after online access and checking the detailed information of the content in advance, and presenting an image, text, and the like related to the content. The container structure of the content preview template includes a basic structure of a terminal state indicator container, a content container, and a softkey container, and the content container includes a title container, text or image (including animation) related to the content, and a video. It consists of a content preview container for presentation and a related menu container.

Meanwhile, the text input template is illustrated in FIG. 7A, and the text input template receives text information of a predetermined form from a user. This is a configuration that uses all the behavior modes, directives, and examples that a user needs to correctly enter information. The container structure for this is composed of the terminal state indicator container 101, the content container 103, and the softkey container 105, which are basic structures of the template.

The content container 103 provides a title container 701 for displaying a name or an action mode (for example, user authentication) of an application requiring text input, and provides a space for arranging instructions for input content. Directive container 703, and example sentence container 705 for providing a format of the information (example). The softkey container 105 may also be applied as an input mode setting container 707 for setting an input mode. In addition, the main screen includes a character set selection container provided as a space for inputting information according to the information input form and confirming the input information.

7B shows a search setting template for inputting or setting information required for a search. The search setting template may provide a search category combo box list for limiting a search range. The combo-box list displays one menu selected from several menus and does not display other menus on the screen, and the entire list is provided in a pull-down list manner by a user operation. The combo box list is composed of a menu item, an indicator, and a pull-down list menu, and a combo box list is used when there is insufficient space to display a list control widget or in the case of a list for selecting a single item.

In other words, when the combo box receives focus and presses the OK key, all menu items of the list are provided, and each selected menu can receive focus and the focused menu is highlighted. While the entire menu of the list is shown, move to the desired menu using the up / down arrow keys and press the confirm key to select the menu. When the desired menu is selected, the pull-down list menu is hidden and only the selected menu and indicators are shown.

The size of the combo box is determined according to the number of menus in the list. When the number of menus exceeds the size of the screen, scrolling may be used. However, a menu that is not selectable but that is user learnable or fixed by text can be displayed as inactive.

Meanwhile, the location of the container of the search setting template follows the arrangement presented in the template. That is, it consists of the terminal state indicator container 101, the content container 103, and the softkey container 105 which are basic structures. The content container 105 includes a title container 701 for providing information on the current search range (eg, integrated search, ringtone search).

In addition, the content container 103 includes a search term input container 709 that can provide a plurality of search term input fields. In some cases, the search term input container 709 may omit the combo box widget for selecting a search region. At the bottom of the search term input container 709, a search option container 715 is provided as an option for providing an element (eg, general search and adult) for selecting a search option. In addition, a recommendation search term container 717 is provided at the bottom of the search option container 715 to provide a recommended search word, for example, a popular search word, a My search word, and the like to induce various services. The recommended search term container 717 may be omitted when there is no search option to be provided.

7C shows a search result template. The search result template is a screen for presenting a search result after searching for content to be searched for and includes a searched content list and a component for re-search. The search result template includes a terminal state indicator container 101, a content container 103, and a softkey container 105. The content container 103 includes a search result composed of a list, and when there are many search results, the content container 103 may be divided into several pages and displayed. The information about the page is then presented through a location indicator.

The content container 103 includes a title container 701, and a title provides information on a current search range (eg, integrated search and ringtone search). The content container 103 includes a search result list container 721 for providing clear information (for example, x search results) about the search result, so that the page navigation container for page navigation of the search result list is provided. 723 may be provided as an option.

In addition, a search term input container 725 is provided at the bottom of the page navigation container 723 to provide a plurality of search term input fields, and provides elements for selecting a search option (eg, re-search within a result, re-search). A search option container 727 is provided as an option. The search option container 727 may be omitted when there are no search options to be provided. The softkey container 105 is utilized as an input mode setting container 707 in which a character set can be selected for input mode setting.

8A illustrates the download progress template. The download progress template is a screen that feeds back the progress of the download to the user, and has a basic structure of the terminal state indicator container 101, the content container 103, and the softkey container 107. The content container 103 includes a title container 701 and a progress information container 801.

The progress information container 801 is a space for displaying a progress state, and various infant components for providing information about progress to a user are disposed. If the progress information indicates download-related information, the next child must include a UI Component. Here, three to five pieces of information to be displayed during the download will be appropriate. For example, the name of the content being downloaded, a message indicating that it is being downloaded, a progress bar for the download progress, the total content to be downloaded, and the amount of storage space that can be downloaded can be included. . The downloaded content capacity information may use animation or text for displaying information indicating the progress state.

8B shows an online connection, eg, a NATE connection progress template. The online connection progress template is a screen that is provided after selecting an online connection menu such as NATE and before the NATE Online Top menu screen appears, and displays the NATE connection progress status. The NATE connection progress template includes a terminal state indicator container 101, a content container 103, and a softkey container 105, and the content container 103 includes a first progress information container 801. The softkey container 105 may also display a second progress information container 803.

The first progress information container 801 is for expressing information on the progress of accessing the NATE online, and visually expresses the progress of the online access through visual elements such as a progress bar. On the other hand, the second progress information container 803 is a space for displaying the progress state, a progress bar for providing information about the progress to the user is disposed. It is located at the bottom of the screen, and animation or text may be used to display information indicating the progress state.

8C illustrates a NATE connection termination template among function templates. The NATE connection termination template is a screen that appears when the NATE connection is terminated. The NATE connection termination template includes a terminal state indicator container 101, a content container 103 for displaying NATE connection termination progress information, and a softkey container 105. The content container 103 may display an animation or text indicating a progress state.

In the above description, a template for a screen from the NATE access point to the NATE connection end point has been described by attempting to access an online state, for example, NATE. Subsequently, the template shows a template for each function among the embedded application screens of the terminal.

First, a function-specific template refers to a template in which an infant can be provided with the same principle of placement and composition of a UI component according to a function to be used in performing a specific task. Template and a VM Application loading template.

The embedded application intro template illustrated in FIG. 9A is a screen provided after selecting an embedded application menu and before an embedded application top screen appears. It tells you it's running and can be specific to each application. The embedded application intro template includes a terminal indicator container 201 and a content container 203 that necessarily include an indicator capable of displaying an online state.

The content container 203 includes a progress information container 901 including a title container 205 to express information about a progress process for executing an embedded application. That is, the progress information container 901 selects an embedded application menu such as GPS and provides a screen before an embedded application top screen appears.

Meanwhile, FIG. 9B shows the above-described VM application loading template. The VM application loading template is a screen provided when the user selects a VM application, and is a screen before the VM application top screen appears.

The VM application loading template includes a terminal state indicator container 201, a content container 203, and a softkey container 301. The content container 203 may include a title container 205, and the title may be written in the name of a VM application. In addition, the content container 203 includes a first progress information container 903 representing information about a loading process for executing a VM application.

The softkey container 301 is used as a second progress information container 905 for visually expressing a VM application loading state through visual elements such as a progress bar.

The first progress information container 903 is for expressing information about the progress of accessing the NATE online, and visually expresses the progress of the online access through visual elements such as a progress bar. On the other hand, the second progress information container 905 is a space for displaying the progress state, a progress bar for providing information about the progress to the user is disposed. It is located at the bottom of the screen, and animation or text may be used to display information indicating the progress state.

As described above, the template structure for the wireless Internet user interface according to the present invention is a screen layout provided in the online connection state and the screen layout provided in the embedded application (Embedded Application) by content or menu step by step By having a prescribed format, there is an effect that can provide visibility and readability of each presentation element in providing a lot of information in a small screen on a wireless Internet mobile.

In addition, by providing a prescribed template, it is possible to prevent user confusion by unnecessary elements and to implement information simplicity so that users can easily find the information they want. It is effective to provide consistency of expression and usage that can be predicted accurately.

What has been described above is merely an embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to the embodiment of the present invention, and as claimed in the following claims, without departing from the gist of the present invention, ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention belongs. Anyone having the technical spirit of the present invention to the extent that various changes can be made.

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An apparatus for providing a template structure of a terminal screen provided in each menu step on an online service of a wireless Internet terminal, the template structure A terminal state indicator container for displaying an operating state of the terminal as an indicator; A content container configured to provide an online content comprising a bottom of the terminal state indicator container; And It is characterized in that it comprises a softkey container which is provided at the bottom of the screen of the terminal and arranged with at least one of a softkey mapper and a progress indicator, The template is provided as a submenu template of the top screen in the online menu structure. The content container includes a title container composed of at least one of text, an image, and an icon for placing a content title; A priority menu container provided at a lower end of the title container, the menu having a higher priority than other menus, and providing at least one of an event, a notification, and brand information; A 3 × 3 content menu container provided at a lower end of the priority menu container, the menu space having a 3 × 3 grid format, and the priority of the 3 × 3 menu being sequentially defined according to the importance of the menu; And If the desired menu is not found in the upper menu, the menu is recognized at the end of the scroll, and the wireless Internet user interface comprises an add-on menu container for placing at least one of search, help, guide, and menu change editing functions. Device for providing a template structure for. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the priority menu container, Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface comprising a menu having a high priority for other menus, including notifications, events and shortcuts, and using text and icons. The method of claim 1, wherein the 3 × 3 menu container, And physically 1: 1 mapping the terminal numeric keys to each menu, wherein each menu comprises a number (key mapping), a menu name, and an image including at least one of an icon and a pictogram. Device for providing a template structure for. The container of claim 1 or 4, wherein the 3 × 3 menu container comprises: An apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, wherein a description of a 3 × 3 menu item is presented as balloon help, and the content of the balloon help slides when the content exceeds the width of the content container. The template of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a content category template of a second upper screen in an online menu structure. The content container includes a title container composed of at least one of a text, an image, and an icon for placing the content title; A priority menu container provided at a lower end of the title container, the menu having a higher priority than other menus, and providing at least one of an event, a notification, and brand information; A list menu container positioned at a lower end of the priority menu container and using a list control widget, the list menu container comprising a corresponding list item; And Top 3 × 3 menu for the wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that consisting of the other 3 × 3 menu shortcut container provided as a link bar space for the other eight menu menu of the currently selected menu of 3 menus Device providing template structure. The template of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a content category template of a second upper screen in an online menu structure. The content container includes a title container composed of at least one of a text, an image, and an icon for placing the content title; A path display container disposed at a lower end of the title container and displayed as a text / link collection space for information on a path, the path display container being capable of selecting a path from a top menu screen to a current screen; And An apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless internet user interface, wherein the menu is located at the bottom of the path display container and uses a list control widget. The method of claim 7, wherein each menu provided to the list menu container is An apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, wherein text is based on text and an icon can be added, and a menu is represented by a menu number + an icon + text. The method of claim 7, wherein the content container, Located at the bottom of the path display container, the menu bar space related to the content, the content category related menu container comprising a detailed menu to help the use of the content is further included for the wireless Internet user interface Device providing template structure. The method of claim 7, wherein the content container, Located at the bottom of the list menu container, further comprising a menu of add-ons consisting of menus including favorites or recommendations for the user (Task) including the user's re-visit or recommendation behavior Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that. The method of claim 10, wherein the content container, Located at the bottom of the add-on menu container, a link bar space for page navigation, including a page indicator, and a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface further comprises a page navigation container for linking to the next page Provision of devices. The method of claim 11, wherein the page indicator, Displaying the position of the currently viewed page of the content divided by the page unit, the page mark inside the page indicator acts as a link, the wireless Internet user interface characterized in that to move the focus using the left and right keys of the terminal Device for providing a template structure for. The template of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a content list template of a third upper screen in an online menu structure. The content container includes a title container composed of at least one of a text, an image, and an icon for placing the content title; A path display container disposed at a lower end of the title container and displayed as a text / link collection space for information on a path, the path display container being capable of selecting a path from a top menu screen to a current screen; And An apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless internet user interface, wherein the menu is located at the bottom of the path display container and uses a list control widget. The method of claim 13, wherein the list menu container, A template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, which is located based on nine menus and prioritizes a service having a high use purpose and a high frequency of use, and each menu expression consists of a menu number (shortcut key) + text. Provision of devices. The method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the content container, Located at the bottom of the list menu container, a link bar space for page navigation, including a page indicator, and further comprises a page navigation container for linking to the next page of the template structure for a wireless Internet user interface Provision device. According to claim 1, wherein the template is provided as an information confirmation template of the fourth upper screen in the online menu structure, The content container includes a title container composed of at least one of a text, an image, and an icon for placing the content title; A content preview container disposed below the title container and providing a text, an image, or an animation related to the corresponding content as a space for displaying preview information of the content; And A wireless Internet user interface, which is provided at the bottom of the content preview container, is a menu bar space related to the corresponding content, and comprises a content related menu container including a detailed menu for assisting the use of the corresponding content. Device for providing a template structure for. The method of claim 16, wherein the detail menu, Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that any one or more of a Q & A, a download, a gift, a recommendation, and a favorite menu. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the menu, Presented in a list manner, each menu is based on the text and can add an icon, the representation of the menu is a device for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that the menu number + icon + text. The method of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a content preview template for performing a specific task for each function. The content container includes a title container composed of at least one of a text, an image, and an icon for placing the content title; A content preview container disposed below the title container and providing a text, an image, or an animation related to the corresponding content as a space for displaying preview information of the content; And A wireless Internet user interface, which is provided at the bottom of the content preview container, is a menu bar space related to the corresponding content, and comprises a content related menu container including a detailed menu for assisting the use of the corresponding content. Device for providing a template structure for. The method of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a text input template for performing a specific task for each function. The content container may include a title container for displaying a name or an action mode of an application requiring text input; A directive container provided at a lower end of the title container, the directive container providing a space for arranging a directive for content to be input; An example sentence container disposed at a lower end of the instruction container and providing an example of formatting information; And Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that the character set selection container is provided as a space for inputting information and confirming the input information according to the input form of the information. The method of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a search setting template for performing a specific task for each function. The content container includes a title container for providing information on a current search range; And And a search word input container provided at a lower end of the title container and capable of providing a plurality of search word input fields. The method of claim 21, wherein the search term input container, Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that a search options container is further arranged to provide elements for selecting a search option. The method of claim 22, wherein the bottom of the search option container, Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that the recommendation query container is further arranged to provide a recommendation query to guide to various services. The method of claim 21, wherein the search setting template, Provides a search category combo box list that limits the search range, the combo box list displaying one menu selected from a plurality of menus and the other menu not displayed on the screen, and the entire list by user manipulation. The apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that is provided in a pull-down list method. The combo box list of claim 24, Consists of at least one of a menu item, an indicator, and a pull-down list menu, and moves to an arbitrary menu using the up / down arrow keys of the terminal while the entire menu of the list is visible and presses an OK key to select the corresponding menu. And a pull-down list menu is hidden when the menu is selected, and only the selected menu and indicator are displayed. The method of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a search result template for performing a specific task for each function. The content container includes a title container for providing information on a current search range; A search result list container disposed below the title container and configured to provide detailed information about a search result; A search term input container disposed at a lower end of the search result list container to provide a plurality of search term input fields; And Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that the character set selection container for providing a user confirmation button for the search word input. The method of claim 26, And a page navigation container for page navigation to a search result list, between the search result list container and the search term input container. The method of claim 26, And a search option container for providing an element for selecting a search option between the search word input container and the character set selection container. The method of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as a download progress template for performing a specific task for each function. The content container includes a title container for allowing a user to recognize a download state of any content; And A space for displaying the progress status of the content download, wherein the plurality of infants for providing information on the progress is composed of a progress information container in which a component (UI Component) is arranged for the wireless Internet user interface Device providing template structure. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the download progress indication is At least one of the name of the content being downloaded, a message indicating that it is being downloaded, a progress bar for the download progress, the total capacity of the content to be downloaded, and a storage space capacity indication, and at least one progress indication is provided. Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface. The method of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as an online access progress template for performing a specific task for each function. The content container is used for representing information on a progress of accessing an online connection, and is used as a first progress information container for visually expressing an online connection progress state through a visual element including a progress bar; Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that the space for displaying the progress status, is utilized as a second progress information container in which a progress bar for providing information on the progress to the user. The method of claim 1, wherein the template is provided as an online access termination template for performing a specific task for each function. The content container is used to express information about a connection termination progress online, and is utilized as a first progress information container for visually representing an online connection termination state through a visual element including a progress bar; Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, which is a space for displaying an online access termination status and is used as a second progress information container in which a progress bar for providing information about an access termination is arranged. . 33. The method of claim 31 or 32, wherein the information on the access process, Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface characterized by using animation or text. An apparatus for providing an embedded application template structure for providing an application screen embedded in a wireless Internet terminal for each menu step, wherein the template structure is A terminal state indicator container for displaying a state of the terminal; And A content container for displaying content, The embedded application template, It is provided as a Top menu template that appears when the online service key is selected in the wireless Internet terminal. The content container includes a title container for allowing a user to recognize an online service state; And It is arranged at the bottom of the title container and provided as a template for arranging the menus in a list manner when the number of basic menus is 5 or less, and when arranging the menus in a grid manner when the number of basic menus is 6 or more. Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that provided as a template. delete 35. The method of claim 34, wherein the grid template, It is a 3 × 3 menu container with a 3 × 3 menu structure, and provides a key mapping number (numbers 1 to 9) for each menu, and uses a numeric key as a shortcut for the template structure for a wireless Internet user interface. Provision device. The template of claim 34, wherein A template using a list control widget, a list menu container consisting of corresponding list items, and menus 1 to 9 are mapped to the physical arrangement of the numeric keys of the terminal 1: 1. Provision of the structure. 38. The method of claim 36 or 37, And each menu comprises a menu number (shortcut key) + an icon + a text. The method of claim 34, wherein the embedded application template, It is provided as a ⓜPlayon Top template that appears when the online service key is selected in the wireless Internet terminal. The content container includes a title container for allowing a user to recognize an online service state; A 3 × 3 menu container with a 3 × 3 menu structure; And Device for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that the space for displaying the preview information, consisting of a preview container containing text, images or animations related to the content. 40. The method of claim 39, wherein each menu of the 3 × 3 menu container is Device for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that using the numeric key as a shortcut key by providing a key mapping number (numbers 1 to 9) of the terminal. The method of claim 34, wherein the embedded application template, Served as a list menu template for a submenu template with a second menu level, The content container includes a title container for allowing a user to recognize an online service state; And And a list menu container arranged at the bottom of the title container and configured to arrange basic menus in a list manner. The method of claim 34, wherein the embedded application template, Served as a tab menu template for a submenu template with a second menu level, The content container includes a title container for allowing a user to recognize an online service state; A list menu container disposed at a lower end of the title container and configured to arrange a basic menu in a list manner; And And a tab control widget for providing a tab control widget between the list menu container and the title container. The method of claim 42, The tab-to-tab movement is performed using a left and right arrow keys of the terminal, and the tab control widget is a kind of control widget grouping a plurality of options using a tab metaphor, and an operable infant component that can interact with a user ( UI Component), wherein the widget is a wireless Internet user interface using any one or more of a checkbox, a radio button, a text field, a list, a link, a tab, a spin, a slider, a scroll bar, a button, and a toggle / rotary. Device for providing a template structure for. The method of claim 34, wherein the embedded application template, It is provided as an embedded application intro template, which is a separate menu step for performing specific functions. The content container may include a title container for allowing a user to recognize an online service state; And Template structure for a wireless Internet user interface comprising a progress information container for providing a screen before an embedded application top screen appears after selecting an embedded application menu. Provision of devices. The method of claim 34, wherein the embedded application template, It is provided as a VM Embedded Application loading template, which is a separate menu step for performing specific functions by function. The content container may include a title container for allowing a user to recognize an online service state; And A first progress information container disposed at a lower end of the title container and expressing information on a loading process for executing the VM application; And the soft container is used as a second progress information container for visually expressing a loading state of a VM application through a visual element. 46. The method of claim 45, wherein the first progress information container, Apparatus for providing a template structure for a wireless Internet user interface for expressing information about a progress of accessing an online connection, and visually displaying the progress of the online connection through a visual element including a progress bar. The method of claim 45, wherein the second progress information container, A space for displaying a progress state, the progress bar for providing information on the progress to the user is arranged, the template structure for the wireless Internet user interface, characterized in that the animation or text is used to display the information indicating the progress Provision of devices.

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