CN101080068B - Mobile terminal and menu display method thereof - Google Patents

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CN101080068B
CN101080068B CN2007101051049A CN200710105104A CN101080068B CN 101080068 B CN101080068 B CN 101080068B CN 2007101051049 A CN2007101051049 A CN 2007101051049A CN 200710105104 A CN200710105104 A CN 200710105104A CN 101080068 B CN101080068 B CN 101080068B
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Abstract

A mobile terminal and a menu display method thereof, comprising: one or more bodies; an input unit provided at one of the bodies; and a display unit that displays a menu list having a plurality of menus and rotates the menu list by a signal generated by the input unit, in which a menu selection for using a function stored in the mobile terminal and its use can be facilitated.

Description

Portable terminal and its menu display method
Related application
The present invention relates in the preferential korean patent application No.10-2006-0045890 of submission on May 22nd, 2006; With submit on November 22nd, 2006 in korean patent application No.10-2006-0116074 in the theme that comprises, it is here comprised fully and is incorporated herein by reference.
Background technology
The present invention relates to a kind of portable terminal and its menu display method.
Usually, portable terminal has the characteristic beyond the voice communication capability, comprises the transmission word message, voice memo record, telephone directory management, alarm clock characteristic, recreation, multimedia function and message scheduling.
The portable terminal of some prior art is configured on display screen the display menu tabulation, so that the function that the user can want from the various function selecting on the menu list.The menu function of prior art typically is to show with the form that bar shaped tabulation or matrix-type are tabulated, and need carry out menu navigation through pushing dissimilar buttons.Yet, because limited amount of space on the screen can not once illustrate whole menu items on the viewing area.In addition,, do not show the main menu item, cause user's inconvenience thus owing to lack the space on the screen if show submenu.
The menu display method of another prior art shows main menu and some submenu related with it.For example, mobile phone can have two independent display screens, one of them screen display the main menu item, and other screen display Submenu Itemses.The user can check two screens simultaneously, but should carry out menu navigation individually for each screen.That is, separately show main menu and submenu away from each other.Likewise, the user need watch the different piece of screen to select suitable menu item, and this has increased the fatigue of eyes, the more hand eye coordination of more degree of focusing mostly on, and needs.
Therefore, the needs that have the portable terminal allow to select more easily various menu items.That is, expectation is more intuitively with to user-friendly graphic user interface (GUI).
Summary of the invention
The inventor recognizes the above-mentioned at least shortcoming of prior art.Based on this understanding, the characteristic of describing below the imagination.
Therefore, consider needs, the present invention seeks to not cause when using its function the variation of user's vision when user's choice menus.
Another object of the present invention is to be convenient to menu select.
Another object of the present invention is to prevent when menu is selected, to reduce concentration degree.
Another object of the present invention is to reduce user's eye fatigue.
Another object of the present invention is the information that shows about Previous Menu and the submenu relevant with Previous Menu.
Another object of the present invention is through showing that on the menu viewing area information about selected menu promotes the selected menu of inspection.
In order to realize these and other advantage and according to the object of the invention, as herein concrete with describe widely, a kind of portable terminal and its control method with rotation type menu display unit is provided.
Portable terminal can comprise one or more main bodys according to an embodiment of the invention; Input unit in the setting of one of main body; And display unit, its demonstration has menu list and this menu list of signal rotation through being produced by input unit of a plurality of menus.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a kind of portable terminal is provided, has comprised: one or more main bodys; Input unit in the setting of one of main body; And display unit; Its demonstration has the menu list of a plurality of menus; Thereby the display part of display highlighting or state of activation rotates the display part of cursor or state of activation along menu list from menu of menu list selection with through the signal that is produced by input unit on menu list.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a kind of portable terminal is provided, has comprised: one or more main bodys; Input unit in the setting of one of main body; And display unit, its output information, wherein, this display unit comprises the first menu viewing area of arranging first menu, thereby and select one of first menu through signal rotation first menu that produces by input unit; With the second menu viewing area, it shows second menu relevant with the menu of in first menu, selecting, thereby and through selecting one of second menu by signal rotation second menu of input unit generation.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a kind of portable terminal is provided, has comprised: one or more main bodys; Input unit in the setting of one of main body; And display unit; Its output information; Wherein, This display unit comprises the first menu viewing area of arranging first menu, thereby one of first menu is selected in the display part of display highlighting or state of activation on first menu, and through the signal that produces by the input unit display part along first menu rotation cursor or state of activation; With the second menu viewing area; It shows second menu relevant with selected menu in first menu; Thereby one of second menu is selected in the display part of display highlighting or state of activation on first menu, and rotates the display part of cursor or state of activation along second menu through the signal that is produced by input unit.
Here, this display unit further is provided with the selected menu viewing area that is used for exporting about the information of the menu elected from menu list.And, can pass through cursor, the display part of state of activation perhaps is set at a menu in the middle of the designator choice menus tabulation of fixed position.
Further, the menu of listing on the menu list can be divided by the menu separator.And designator can be arranged to from the menu list choice menus.Can come display indicator by rotation of menu separator or crooked special angle through direction of rotation at menu list.
The information that on selected menu viewing area, shows can be implemented as icon and/or the literal that is used for indicating the menu of selecting from menu list.Simultaneously, can show this icon and/or literal through covering with selected menu viewing area.
When from menu of menu list selection, display unit shows that further second menu relevant with selected menu is submenu, thereby and can rotate second menu and select one of second menu.
Display unit further is provided with the selected menu viewing area that is used for exporting about the information of the menu elected from second menu.And, cursor can further be set, thereby perhaps being arranged on the designator of fixed position, the display part of state of activation selects second menu.
Further, second menu can be divided by the menu separator.The designator of the position that extends to second menu can be provided when arranging second menu.And, can come display indicator by rotation of menu separator or crooked special angle through direction of rotation at second menu.
Simultaneously, display unit further is provided with the selected menu viewing area that is used for exporting about the information of the menu elected from first menu and/or second menu.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a kind of menu display method of portable terminal is provided, has comprised: through being used for the pattern that menu is selected based on the input signal rotation menu list operation that produces by input unit; From the menu list choice menus; Demonstration is about the information of selected menu in selected menu viewing area; With the selected menu of execution.
According to another embodiment of the present invention; A kind of menu display method of portable terminal is provided, has comprised: through assigning to operate the pattern that is used for the menu selection along the display part of menu list rotation cursor or state of activation based on the input signal that produces by input unit; From the menu list choice menus; Demonstration is about the information of selected menu in selected menu viewing area; With the selected menu of execution.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a kind of menu display method of portable terminal is provided, has comprised: selected one of first menu through rotating first menu based on the input signal that produces by input unit; Carry out selected menu; Select one of second menu through rotating second menu, as with the relevant submenu of carrying out of first menu; With this selected second menu of execution.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a kind of menu display method of portable terminal is provided, has comprised: through assigning to select one of first menu along the display part of first menu rotation cursor or state of activation based on the input signal that produces by input unit; Carry out selected first menu; Through assigning to select one of second menu along the display part of second menu rotation cursor or state of activation, as with the relevant submenu of selected first menu; With this selected second menu of execution.
Here, choice menus comprises whether inspection produces the input signal that is used for the menu selection; With through coming choice menus by input signal rotation menu list.
Further, choice menus comprises that detection produces the job key of input signal to input unit; With through coming choice menus based on the signal rotation menu list that produces by the job key that detects.
Further, choice menus comprises whether inspection produces the input signal that is used for the menu selection; With through by input signal along the display part of menu list rotation cursor or the state of activation choice menus of assigning to.
Further, choice menus comprises that detection produces the job key of input signal to input unit; With through based on the signal that produces by the job key that detects along the display part of menu list rotation cursor or the state of activation choice menus of assigning to.
Simultaneously, select first menu or second menu to comprise whether inspection produces the input signal that is used for the menu selection; With come choice menus through rotate first menu or second menu by input signal.
And, further be included in the information of exporting on the selected menu viewing area about selected first menu and/or second menu.
Simultaneously, select first menu or second menu to comprise whether inspection produces the input signal that is used for the menu selection; With through by input signal along the display part of first menu or second menu rotation cursor or the state of activation choice menus of assigning to.
In addition, select first menu to comprise and detect the job key of generation input signal to input unit; With through assigning to select first menu along the display part of first menu rotation cursor or state of activation based on the signal that produces by the testing key.
By following detailed description of the present invention and simultaneously with reference to accompanying drawing, will make above-mentioned and other purposes, characteristic, aspect and advantage of the present invention become clearer.
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The accompanying drawing that comprises is in order to the further the present invention of understanding and incorporate the present invention into and become the part of specification, and accompanying drawing shows embodiments of the invention and is used to explain principle of the present invention with specification simultaneously.
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Figure 1A schematically shows the whole configuration according to the portable terminal with rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Figure 1B schematically shows the whole configuration according to another portable terminal with rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 2 is the block diagram that schematically shows according to the configuration of the portable terminal with rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 3 schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 4 schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 5 A shows the menu list that on the rotation type menu display unit by the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 to 4 configuration, the shows state that controls by input unit to 5H;
Fig. 6 schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 7 A schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 7 B schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation menu display unit of the modification of the embodiment shown in Fig. 7 A;
Fig. 8 A schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 8 B schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation menu display unit of the modification of the embodiment shown in Fig. 8 A;
Fig. 9 A is the flow chart that schematically shows according to the method for the control rotation type menu display unit of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 9 B shows the flow chart of the modification of the embodiment shown in Fig. 9 A;
Figure 10 A shows the flow chart of an embodiment of the method for control rotation type menu on the first menu viewing area;
Figure 10 B shows the flow chart of the embodiment of the modification of the method for control rotation type menu on the first menu viewing area; And
Figure 11 shows the flow chart of the method for control rotation type menu on the second menu viewing area.
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Although the present invention can be summarised in some forms under the situation that does not deviate from its spirit and intrinsic propesties; Unless otherwise mentioned; Should be appreciated that the foregoing description is not limited by any details of foregoing description; But should briefly analyze the spirit and scope of the present invention that define in the additional claim, so all variations and improve and all to drop in the boundary line of claim, additional in other words claim has comprised the equivalent in such boundary line.
To describe some exemplary embodiment of the present invention now in detail, its example illustrates in the accompanying drawings.In each embodiment, be used for having identical functions associated component identical reference number will about identical or similarly part run through use at whole accompanying drawing.
Below, exemplary embodiment will specify the rotation type menu on the display unit now.In the rotation type menu, can rotate the cursor (the perhaps display part of state of activation) of the menu that the menu arranged on the menu viewing area or rotation be used for arranging on the choice menus viewing area.Here, " rotation type menu " only is meant the exemplary term of various types of circles of being used for menu item (annular or ring-type) layout, this layout allow to be used for menu navigation more to user-friendly graphic user interface (GUI).
Figure 1A and 1B show the portable terminal according to exemplary embodiment.And Fig. 2 is the block diagram that shows the exemplary configuration of portable terminal 10.
Portable terminal 10 (for example, mobile phone, wireless communication terminal, or the like) can comprise: control unit 160 (for example, microprocessor, controller; Or the like) be used for the function at the internal control portable terminal 10 of main body 100, input unit 110 (for example, keypad, function key, button; Touch-screen, or the like) being used to import data, audio treatment unit 130 has audio output part and (for example divides 130a (for example, loud speaker) and audio frequency importation 130b; Microphone), memory 150 (for example, internal storage device, external memory card, or the like) be used for programs stored and data to control each function; Communications processor element 140 (for example, radio frequency unit, or the like), have be used for the antenna 140a of external device communication and display unit 120 (for example; LCD, flexible screen, touch-screen, or the like), be used to export the data of each function.
The memory 150 that is connected to control unit 160 can be stored the program of the output form on each viewing area that is used to be controlled at display unit 120, and this will explain below.Memory 150 can also comprise the program of the spinfunction that is used to control the first menu viewing area 1210, and it is used for arranging the first menu 1210a by the signal that input unit 110 produces.In addition, if exist and the relevant submenu of the first menu 1210a, memory 150 can comprise the program of the spinfunction of controlling the second menu viewing area 1240, to arrange the second menu 1240a-1240h as submenu.On the other hand, the first menu viewing area 1210 can show submenu, and the second menu viewing area 1240 can show the higher level relevant with submenu (perhaps upper) menu.Simultaneously, memory 150 may further include the program of the general utility functions that are used to control portable terminal.
And each module as shown in Figure 2 may further include according to other functions in the identical function module of exemplary embodiment.For example, input unit 110 can comprise the numerical key 110b shown in Figure 1B, in navigation key 112 and the rotation type function key 111 at least one of them.This key only is exemplary, can also use the button or the input unit of other types.
Rotation type function key 111 is not limited to the shape shown in Figure 1B.That is to say, the rotation type function key can be implemented as slow-motion dial or roller (for example, thumb wheel, rotary knob, or the like), they can be with various directions rotations (and/or pushing away).Can also use can directly not rotate through touch key-press simply it detect user's finger motion rotation touch quick button (perhaps element).
Further, like Fig. 5 B, shown in 5D and the 5F, the number of times that navigation key 112 (having a plurality of directionkeys) can be configured to be pressed based on each directionkeys 112a-112d is controlled the rotation of rotation type menu.
As stated, input unit 110 can comprise various types of enter keies or button.And control unit 160 can be controlled the certain menu of selecting through this rotation type menu of input signal rotation that is produced by input unit 110 automatically to carry out, and perhaps carries out the menu of confirming through the signal of being carried out the generation of button (not shown) by another.
Hereinafter, will be elaborated based on the display unit 120 that only has single main viewing area 120a or have main viewing area 120a and a sub-viewing area 120b.Yet, can realize the embodiment of various other types and be not limited to the description here.Therefore, key property of the present invention is that display unit 120 disposes the viewing area that is used to show the rotation type menu.In addition, sub-viewing area 120b can comprise transmission and/or the accepting state such as signal of communication, remaining battery capacity, the current time, the message sink state, or the like information
As stated; The rotation type menu can rotate the menu item of arranging on the menu viewing area, perhaps indicates the cursor 2000 (the perhaps display part 2000a of state of activation) of one or more menu items of in the menu viewing area, arranging when menu item is fixing, to move (rotation).
The rotation type menu that on display unit 120, shows can form with the layout (perhaps configuration) with the circular or polygonal shape that shows with two-dimensional approach or with the mode of three-dimensional.Further; The rotation type menu can comprise having with the first menu viewing area 1210 of the first menu 1210a-1210l of circular (perhaps annular) layout arrangement and the indication selected menu viewing area 1220 about the information of the menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l, selected.
Can be through graphical effect the be distinguished from each other first menu viewing area 1210 and selected menu viewing area 1220, such as using different background colors, brightness etc. perhaps have boundary line (perhaps other visual indicator) betwixt.
And the first menu 1210a-1210l can comprise that static or dynamic image with specific dimensions is with the relevant predetermined function of each menu item on performance and the first menu viewing area 1210.For example, the image of indicating the first menu 1210a-1210l can be an icon, numeral, literal, photo, character, animation (image that perhaps has mobile effect) or the like.The predetermined function of giving each menu item is specified in the graph image performance of the first menu 1210a-1210l.
The sum that depends on the menu item of demonstration can be adjusted the size (perhaps other image/graphics characteristics) of each menu item rightly, so that can a plurality of menu items be shown with the mode of person's operation charming on the aesthetic view point or easy to use.That is, the size of each menu item can be big relatively when only showing a small amount of menu item (for example, 5), and the size of each menu item can be relatively little when needing to show many menu items (for example, 20) simultaneously.Alternatively, depend on how many menu items needs show, can show identical functions according to complicated graphs icon or the graphic icons of simplifying.
Each grade that can the display menu item is positioned at the position of on screen ring-type or annular section.Can show the upper menu item along an annular section, can show that more rudimentary menu item is along different annular sections simultaneously.Can show that each menu item is in its part of annular section.
Full annular part can be rotated or this annular section moving cursor (perhaps other designators) can be centered on menu item.This allows the menu item (perhaps along the menu item that show move) of user volume screen through showing.
If selected one of first menu 1210a-1210l on the first menu viewing area 1210 by the user, selected menu viewing area 1220 can show the more detailed information about the predetermined function relevant with selected menu.The instance of the information of 1220 demonstrations can be literal 1220b in selected menu viewing area, shortcut 1220c, and static or dynamic image 1220a, or the like.Can be with its any combination selection property ground display message.
As shown in Figure 3; As the instance of the information of 1220 demonstrations in selected menu viewing area, if the menu item of from the first menu viewing area 1210, electing is a message function, and its shortcut number is " 1 "; Can combine number " 1 " subsequently as shortcut information; The image of envelope and show selected menu viewing area 1220 with the literal (message) of language-specific (that is English).
Here, the first menu 1210a-1210l in images displayed 1220a on the selected menu viewing area 1220 and demonstration on the first menu viewing area 1210 possibly not be of similar shape and/or color.Under the situation of the shape of different ground display image 1220a, image need have association each other so that the user can recognize relation betwixt.
For example; If the shape of the first menu 1210l that on the first menu viewing area 1210, shows is the image that is set to show envelope, images displayed 1220a can be shown as the image of the envelope of opening or the image of the letter paper that from envelope, takes out on selected menu viewing area 1220.
In addition, images displayed can have mutually the same or different sizes on the first menu viewing area 1210 and selected menu viewing area 1220.For example, may be displayed on the first menu viewing area 1210 images displayed less than images displayed on selected menu viewing area 1220.And, may be displayed on the selected menu viewing area 1220 images displayed greater than images displayed on the first menu viewing area 1210.
With reference to figure 4, a plurality of static state or dynamic image 1220a that selected menu viewing area 1220 may be displayed on the selected menu viewing area 1220 selected menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l that shows and arranges near selected menu, 1221,1222.
That is to say, be the center with the image 1220a of selected menu, with the arrangement display image 1221,1222 along selected menu side.In this case; As stated, by in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l that selects from the signal of input unit 110 in the middle of images displayed on the selected menu viewing area 1220 can be shown as corresponding to the first menu 1210a-1210l image of selected menu.
Further, can be presented at the menu item 1220a that shows on the selected menu viewing area 1220,1221,1222 image with shape or the color that is different from images displayed on the first menu viewing area 1210.In addition, images displayed 1220a on selected menu viewing area in the middle of 1221,1222, can be distinguished from each other as the image 1220a of selected menu item with as the image 1221,1222 of non-selected menu item.For example, can pass through about image definition, color, brightness, one of them demonstration at least in the size and dimension perhaps has movement effects and realizes distinguishing.
In addition, shown in Figure 1B, control unit 160 is from the rotation type function key 110a of input unit 110, numerical key 110b, and navigation key 112 or the like detects input signal, and according to the input signal operation rotation type menu that detects.
With reference to figure 5A and 5B; Can dispose the work of rotation type menu so that cursor 2000 has the fixed position and the first menu 1210a-1210l of arrangement on the first menu viewing area 1210 rotation (perhaps moving), when the first menu 1210a-1210l rotates, change the position of the first menu 1210a-1210l thus.That is to say; Control unit 160 controls, move to the next menu among the first menu 1210a-1210l thus and export this menu subsequently so that each the first menu 1210a-1210l clockwise direction on the first menu viewing area 1210, arranged or counter clockwise direction move with display menu.
On the other hand; Shown in Fig. 5 C and 5D; Can dispose the work of rotation type menu so that the display part 2000a of state of activation has the fixed position and each first menu 1210a-1210l rotation of arrangement on the first menu viewing area 1210, change its position thus.In the same way; Control unit 160 controls, move to the next menu among the first menu 1210a-1210l thus and export this menu subsequently so that each the first menu 1210a-1210l clockwise direction on the first menu viewing area 1210, arranged or counter clockwise direction move with display menu.
As another instance; With reference to figure 5E and 5F, the first menu 1210a-1210l that arranges on the first menu viewing area 1210 has the fixed position and is used for selecting the cursor 2000 of certain menu can rotate (perhaps moving) along the first menu 1210a-1210l from the first menu 1210a-1210l.That is to say, can be through selecting certain menu along the first menu 1210a-1210l moving cursor 2000.
As another instance; With reference to figure 5G and 5H, each the first menu 1210a-1210l that arranges on the first menu viewing area 1210 has the fixed position and can rotate the display part 2000a that is used for selecting from the first menu 1210a-1210l state of activation of certain menu through moving along the first menu 1210a-1210l.In this case, can select certain menu through the display part 2000a of the state of activation that moves along the first menu 1210a-1210l.
Here, the configuration of the display part 2000a of state of activation is similar to the cursor 2000 shown in Fig. 3 and 4.Display part 2000a through state of activation selects among a plurality of first menu 1210a-1210l.When the display part of state of activation 2000a reached ad-hoc location (that is, being appointed as the position of selected location), the selected menu that reaches definite position can be configured to the color that changes it or increase its size.Simultaneously, the certain menu that is positioned in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l on the display part 2000a of state of activation can be different from other menus, and shows with static state or dynamic image.Perhaps, can show district with the color or the brightness in the correspondence district that is different from other menus corresponding to selected first menu.
About can on selected menu viewing area 1220, showing, describe in the configuration like display unit 120 through the information of rotation type menu in the certain menu of selecting in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l.
Some exemplary embodiment of work is described now in further detail.The rotation type menu is according to the direction of rotation of rotation type function key 111, and the rotary speed and the anglec of rotation are rotated.Therefore, 5A as shown in the figure and 5C, if rotation type function key 111 is rotated with a direction, the first menu 1210a-1210l that arranges on the first menu viewing area 1210 selects certain menu thus to rotate with rotation type function key 111 identical directions.Likewise, can realize being more convenient for user's operation with user's graphic user interface intuitively.
With reference to figure 5B and 5D, the arrangement first menu 1210a-1210l selects certain menu on the navigation key 112 rotations first menu viewing area 1210 through using.In this case, can confirm the number of times that the first menu 1210a-1210l moves through the signal number that produces according to directionkeys 112a-122d, and rotate this rotation type menu by navigation key 112.The rotation type menu can also rotate in the opposite direction.
With reference to figure 5E and 5G, if rotation type function key 111 is rotated with a direction, the first menu 1210a-1210l that arranges on the first menu viewing area 1210 is in stationary state.The display part 2000a of cursor 2000 or state of activation is to rotate to select certain menu with rotation type function key 111 identical directions.
5B as shown in the figure and 5D, the embodiment indication of Fig. 5 F and 5H is selected certain menu through navigation key 112.In the state that the first menu 1210a-1210l that on the first menu viewing area 1210, arranges fixes, the display part 2000a of rotation cursor 2000 or state of activation.In this case, can confirm the mobile number of the display part 2000a of cursor 2000 or state of activation through the signal number that produces according to directionkeys 112a-122d, and rotate this rotation type menu by navigation key 112.The rotation type menu can also rotate in the opposite direction.
At Fig. 5 A in the embodiment of 5H; When the display part 2000a of cursor 2000 or state of activation was positioned at specific menu item, control unit 160 can be controlled and carry out selected menu item immediately or carry out selected menu item through the signal that the independent execution button (not shown) that is provided by input unit 110 produces.
Simultaneously, thus control unit 160 control display units 120 show the rotation type menus.Usually, display unit 120 can be implemented as LCD (LCD).Yet, be not limited thereto, can combine input function and Presentation Function to realize display unit 120, such as touch-screen.
Fig. 6 schematically shows the configuration according to the rotation type menu display unit of another embodiment.In the embodiment of Fig. 6, the basic configuration of rotation type menu display unit is identical with previous embodiment's.Therefore, with the further feature except the rotation type menu display unit of describing present embodiment in detail.
Display unit 120 (promptly main viewing area 120a) comprises the first menu viewing area of describing among the embodiment like Fig. 3 and 4 1210.Thereby a plurality of first menu 1210a-1210l are arranged on the first menu viewing area 1210 district that has oneself through menu separator 1211 respectively.Further, can show each first menu 1210a-1210l with icon or literal.
Further, can rotate the first menu viewing area 1210 through the menu selection signal that produces by input unit 110.That is to say; Control unit 160 controls, move to the next menu among the first menu 1210a-1210l thus and export this menu subsequently so that each the first menu 1210a-1210l clockwise direction on the first menu viewing area 1210, arranged or counter clockwise direction move with display menu.
Therefore, can select among a plurality of first menu 1210a-1210l through the rotation of the first menu viewing area 1210.
Here, can form in a side of the first menu viewing area 1210 with arrow, the triangle icon, the designator 3000 of the form of perhaps pointing, thus be used to select the first menu 1210a-1210l by designator 3000 indications.When one of first menu 1210a-1210l was positioned at the position at 3000 places of designator wherein, control unit 160 controls showed among the first menu 1210a-1210l with the shape that is different from other menus that show on the first menu viewing area 1210.
When rotating the first menu viewing area 1210 through the input signal that produces by input unit 110; The menu separator 1211 (the perhaps menu item distinguishing characteristic of other types) that is used to separate a plurality of first menu 1210a-1210l is during through designator 3000, can be in the direction of the rotation of the first menu viewing area 1210 through menu separator 1211 with special angle rotation (perhaps crooked) designator 3000.
Demonstration has the visual effect of the district of the first menu 1210a-1210l that indication divided by menu separator 1211 by designator 3000 indications with the angle rotation confirmed or crooked designator 3000.Through this configuration, the user can clearly realize that through the rotation of the first menu viewing area 1210 and select the first relevant menu item.
In the present embodiment, when designator 3000 was positioned at certain menu, control unit 160 can be controlled and carry out selected menu item immediately, and the signal that the independent execution button (not shown) that is perhaps provided by input unit 110 produces is carried out selected menu item.
Shown in Fig. 3 and 4, can on selected menu viewing area 1220, show information about selected first menu item.Thus, omit its detailed description.
Fig. 7 A and 7B show another embodiment of rotation type menu display unit.Can form rotation type menu display unit according to present embodiment to show the first menu viewing area 1210 and the second menu viewing area 1240 together
When with the first menu viewing area 1210 on the relevant submenu of the first menu 1210a-1210l arranged provide the explanation of exemplary embodiment when existing in detail; As information, show the second menu 1240a-1240h with the first menu 1210a-1210l as the upper menu about submenu.
And, the configuration of the first menu viewing area 1210 and the second menu viewing area 1240 can with Fig. 3,4 identical with one of embodiment of 6.Thus, omit the detailed description of identical configuration, but will specifically describe its other characteristics.
At first, the configuration of the first menu viewing area 1210 is identical with the embodiment of Fig. 3 and 4.And, can in the first menu viewing area 1210, (perhaps) dispose the second menu viewing area 1240.Further, the second menu viewing area 1240 can have the configuration that is similar to the first menu viewing area 1210.
Here, thus the second menu viewing area 1240 can show the second menu 1240a-1240h shows the information about the submenu relevant with the first menu 1210a-1210l.Be similar to the configuration of the first menu 1210a-1210l, can form the district (perhaps part) of the second menu 1240a-1240h through a plurality of menu separators 1241 to have oneself respectively.And, thereby can be corresponding to the information of each second menu 1240a-1240h performance of arranging on its image appearance second menu viewing area 1240 about the submenu relevant with selected first menu.In addition, can show each second menu 1240a-1240h with icon or literal.
Can only perhaps always show the second menu viewing area 1240 with the first menu viewing area 1210 when when carrying out subsequently in the lump of the first menu 1210a-1210l selected in the first menu viewing area 1210, showing.
For example; When passing through designator 3000 from one of the first menu viewing area, 1210 selections, first menu 1210a-1210l; Control unit 160 can provide control being positioned at the specific relevant function of first menu wherein through direct execution and designator 3000, and on the second menu viewing area 1240, shows.In the time of the first menu viewing area 1210 rotation, can directly carry out and show the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of the first menu 1210a-1210l of indicating subsequently with designator 3000.
As another instance, during one of first menu 1210a-1210l in selecting the first menu viewing area 1210 (when rotated), only show the first menu viewing area 1210.When from the first menu 1210a-1210l selection certain menu, the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of selected first menu that control unit 160 can be controlled and carry out and show subsequently.In this case, in the time of 1210 rotations of the first menu viewing area, do not carry out the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of the first menu 1210a-1210l with designator 3000 indications.When stop the rotation in the first menu viewing area 1210, carry out the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of the first menu 1210a-1210l of indicating with designator 3000 to show.
As another instance; When passing through designator 3000 from one of the first menu viewing area, 1210 selections, first menu 1210a-1210l; Control unit 160 is controlled the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of the first specific menu with designator 3000 indications, and the signal that produces through the independent execution button (not shown) that is provided by input unit 110 is here carried out and also shown first menu that this is specific subsequently.In this case, can control one of the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of the first menu 1210a-1210l that do not show and select by designator 3000, up to by before carrying out button generation signal.
Through various display packings, the second menu viewing area 1240 can have the configuration that is used to select one of second menu 1240a-1240h.Example as the configuration of selecting one of second menu 1240a-1240h; The second menu viewing area 1240 can be provided with the menu selection signal that produces through by input unit 110; Move (rotation) to adjacent menu, to select the cursor 2000 of one of second menu 1240a-1240h along the second menu 1240a-1240h from one of second menu.Here, the second menu viewing area 1240 may be implemented as and not rotate.As another instance; Cursor 2000 can be fixed to a position of the second menu viewing area 1240; And can move the second menu 1240a-1240h that arranges on the second menu viewing area 1240 through the menu selection signal that produces by input unit 110, select the central certain menu of the second menu 1240a-1240h thus.
Simultaneously, display unit 120 may further include the selected menu viewing area 1220 that can show about the information of the selected menu in the middle of the second menu 1240a-1240h.Selected menu viewing area 1220 may be implemented as that the embodiment of Fig. 3 and 4 describes.That is to say, when selecting one of second menu 1240a-1240h, can on selected menu viewing area 1220, show information subsequently about selected menu.
Here, when cursor 2000 was positioned at certain menu, control unit 160 can be controlled direct execution certain menu, or carried out certain menu through the signal that the independent execution button (not shown) that is provided by input unit 110 produces.
When carrying out the second specific menu; Can be presented at the selected menu 1220a that shows on the selected menu viewing area 1220 with the shape (icon or literal) identical with selected second menu; Perhaps can show with additional information (that is, icon and literal) about selected second menu.Can be presented at the selected menu 1220a that shows on the selected menu viewing area 1220 through covering the icon and/or the message that show, so that the user can easily recognize the information about selected second menu here, with the second menu viewing area 1240.In other words, can be presented at the selected menu 1220a that shows on the selected menu viewing area 1220 identically, omit its detailed description thus with the embodiment of Fig. 3 and 4.
Fig. 8 A and 8B show another embodiment of rotation type menu display unit.The embodiment that can realize Fig. 8 A and 8B is to show the first menu viewing area 1210 and the second menu viewing area 1240.Basic configuration in the present embodiment can be with Fig. 7 A and 7B identical.Therefore, with the explanation that summarily provides identical configuration, and provide the explanation of other characteristics in detail.
In the present embodiment; Embodiment like Fig. 7 A and 7B; When with the first menu viewing area 1210 on the relevant submenu of the first menu 1210a-1210l arranged when existing, comprise the second menu 1240a-1240h with first menu 1210a-1210l demonstration about the information of submenu as the upper menu.
Through this configuration; Embodiment like Fig. 7 A and 7B; If select one of first menu 1210a-1210l, carry out selected menu and show that subsequently the second menu viewing area 1240 provides the first menu 1210a-1210l about the information (tabulation) of the submenu relevant with selected menu with arrangement through the rotation of the first menu viewing area 1210.
When the side (perhaps) in the first menu viewing area 1210 shows the second menu 1240a-1240h, can form designator 3000 to expand in the second menu viewing area 1240.In this case, can select the first menu 1210a-1210l and the second menu 1240a-1240h through designator 3000.
As the instance of selecting the first menu 1210a-1210l; When one of first menu 1210a-1210l was positioned at the position at designator 3000 place, control unit 160 can provide control and designator 3000 to be positioned at will be carried out immediately and the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of the first specific menu of demonstration subsequently wherein.
As another instance, during one of first menu 1210a-1210l on selecting (under the situation of rotation) first menu viewing area 1210, control unit 160 can only be controlled and show the first menu viewing area 1210.When from the first menu 1210a-1210l selection certain menu (rotation stops the back), the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of selected first menu that control unit 160 can be controlled and be performed and show subsequently.
As another instance; When through one of first menu 1210a-1210l on the designator 3000 selections first menu viewing area 1210; Control unit 160 is controlled the second relevant menu viewing area 1240 of the first specific menu with designator 3000 indications, and the signal execution that produces through the independent execution button (not shown) that is provided by input unit 110 also shows first menu that this is specific subsequently.
Here, selected menu viewing area 1220 can further be positioned at the center (perhaps) of the second menu viewing area 1240, describes like first embodiment.In this case, selected menu viewing area 1220 information that can show about selected menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l.Can understand the instance of the information that shows on the selected menu viewing area 1220 through above-mentioned instance fully, omit its detailed description thus.
As shown in Figure 6, designator 3000 can form the icon such as triangle or arrow.When execution and the demonstration second menu viewing area 1240 relevant with selected first menu, designator 3000 can extend to the second menu viewing area 1240, thereby the second menu 1240a-1240h that arranges from the second menu viewing area 1240 selects certain menu.
When rotating the second menu viewing area 1240 through the input signal that produces by input unit 110; The menu separator 1241 (perhaps other visible circuit sectionalizers) that is used to separate a plurality of second menu 1240a-1240h is during through designator 3000, designator 3000 can be in the direction of rotation of the second menu viewing area 1240 through menu separator 1241 with special angle rotation (perhaps crooked).
As the example of selecting the second menu 1240a-1240h through designator 3000; If one of second menu 1240a-1240h is positioned at designator 3000 and is positioned at ad-hoc location wherein, control unit 160 can be controlled information about second menu of confirming to be displayed on the selected menu viewing area 1220.
On the other hand, when selecting one of (that is to say rotation) second menu 1240a-1240h, selected menu viewing area 1220 does not show any information.When the certain menu (that is to say, stop the rotation) in the middle of the selection second menu 1240a-1240h, the information that control unit 160 can be controlled about selected second menu is displayed on the selected menu viewing area 1220.
As another instance; When selecting one of second menu 1240a-1240h through designator 3000; Control unit 160 controls show subsequently also that through the signal execution that is produced by the independent execution button (not shown) in the input unit 110 designator 3000 is positioned at the specific relevant information of second menu wherein.
Describe like first embodiment; The user can be presented at the selected menu 1220a that shows on the selected menu viewing area 1220 through covering the icon and/or the literal that show, so that can easily recognize the information about selected second menu with the second menu viewing area 1240.In other words, can be presented at the selected menu 1220a that shows on the selected menu viewing area 1220 with the embodiment of Fig. 3 and 4 identically.Here, know that very the figure coverage effect possibly be translucent or opaque.
Even do not show, during specific menu item in the middle of selecting the first menu 1210a-1210l, can show the position switching of the second menu 1240a-1240h and specific first menu item of the submenu that conduct is relevant with the specific menu item.That is to say, when selecting the first menu 1210a-1210l, can show the second menu 1240a-1240h on the first menu viewing area 1210 and can on the second menu viewing area 1240, show the first menu 1210a-1210l.
In this case, designator 3000 can be chosen in the certain menu in the middle of the second menu 1240a-1240h that shows on the first menu viewing area 1210, and does not change its shape (its length changes), shown in Fig. 7 A and 7B.
Hereinafter, will specify the method that is used to control portable terminal now with rotation type menu display unit according to other exemplary embodiments.
With reference to figure 9A, will explain the method that has the portable terminal of rotation type menu display unit according to the control of an embodiment now.Have under the situation of the submenu related at whole menus and to realize present embodiment with it.
First step S1 is the step with rotation type menu preference pattern Control work pattern.The input signal that control unit 160 controls produce through input unit is selected one of first menu 1210a-1210l that arranges on the first menu viewing area 1210.
Here, through cursor 2000, the first menu 1210a-1210l is selected in the display part of the state of activation of designator 3000 or other types, as stated.Simultaneously, can perhaps pass through the own choice menus in display part of moving cursor 2000 or state of activation through the rotation first menu 1210a-1210l district (that is to say the position of each menu) choice menus itself.
At next step S2, whether inspection carries out the function of selected first menu.That is to say whether inspection produces the input signal that is used to carry out input unit 110 selected first menus.If there is not to produce the input signal that is used to carry out selected first menu, continue to carry out the selection processing of the first menu 1210a-1210l.
At step S3,, generation during the input signal of selected menu, carries out the pattern of selecting the second menu 1240a-1240h relevant in the middle of being used to carry out the first menu 1210a-1210l with selected menu.At the step S3 that is used for selecting the second menu 1240a-1240h, the input signal that control unit 160 controls produce through input unit is selected one of first menu 1210a-1210l that arranges on the first menu viewing area 1210.
Here, through cursor 2000, the second menu 1240the-1240h is selected in the display part of designator 3000 or state of activation, as select to describe in the step of the first menu 1210a-1210l.Simultaneously, as stated, can perhaps pass through the own choice menus in display part of moving cursor 2000 or state of activation through the rotation second menu 1240a-1240h district (that is to say the position of each menu) choice menus itself.
At step S4, whether inspection carries out the selected menu in the middle of the second menu 1240a-1240h.That is to say whether inspection produces the input signal that is used for by selected certain menu in the middle of the input unit 110 execution second menu 1240a-1240h.At this step S4,, continue to carry out the selection processing of the second menu 1240a-1240h if there is not to produce the input signal that is used for carrying out the selected certain menu of the second menu 1240a-1240h.
Selected definite menu is used for the mode of operation of selected menu to carry out the input signal of selected submenu in step S5 execution in the middle of step S4 carries out the second menu 1240a-1240h if generation is used for.In other words, carry out the function of the certain menu that embeds portable terminal 10.
If there be another submenu relevant, obviously can omit its detailed description thus through using above-mentioned method chooser menu and the function of carrying out it with the second menu 1240a-1240h.
With reference to figure 9B, will explain the method that has the portable terminal of rotation type menu display unit according to the control of another embodiment now.In the situation that menu that does not have submenu and the menu with submenu occur together, realize this embodiment
Identical among embodiment among Fig. 9 B and Fig. 9 A is except being used to check the step S20 that whether has the submenu between step S2 and the step S3.Therefore, specify the step S20 of the appearance be used to check submenu, and the explanation of omitting other same steps as.
Among the first step S1, in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l, select certain menu.Then, whether inspection carries out the certain menu of in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l, selecting through from the input signal of input unit 110 at step S2.
Among the step S2,, whether there be the submenu relevant with certain menu in next step S20 inspection if produce the input signal that is used to carry out the certain menu of selecting in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l.
If have the submenu relevant, carry out the pattern that is used to select the second menu 1240a-1240h relevant at step S3 with selected menu with selected certain menu at step S20.If do not have the submenu relevant, carry out the mode of operation that is used for selected menu at step S5 with selected certain menu at step S20.In other words, carry out the function of the certain menu that embeds portable terminal 10.
With reference to figure 10A, with an embodiment who specifically describes about the method for control rotation type menu in the first menu viewing area.
The step S1 that is used to carry out the preference pattern of rotation type menu can comprise the steps.
For example, step S1 can comprise the step S11 that is used to provide the rotation type menu information, is used to check be used for the step S12 that input signal that menu selects generates, and is used for rotation step S13 that menu selects and the step S14 that is used to show selected menu.
Now, specify the work disposal of step S11 to S14.Execution is used for providing the step of rotation type menu information to be stored in the function of portable terminal 10 with execution.In step S11, on display unit 120, show the rotation type menu information relevant, thereby select the certain menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l with the first menu 1210a-1210l.
Among the next step S12, whether inspection is produced the signal that is used to select the certain menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l based on the rotation type menu information by input unit 110.
If do not have to produce the input signal that is used for the menu selection, continue execution and be used to provide the step S11 of rotation type menu information, thereby select the certain menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l at step S12.If produce the input signal that is used for the menu selection at step S12, execution is used for the rotation step S13 of menu selection with the certain menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l that selects to show on the display unit 120.
As stated; Can (that is to say through the rotation first menu 1210a-1210l district itself; The position of each menu), perhaps through the display part itself of moving cursor 2000 or state of activation, carry out the rotation that is used to select the central certain menu of the first menu 1210a-1210l.When through the certain menu in the middle of the rotation selection first menu 1210a-1210l; Through positioning cursor 2000 in for the selection district of each first menu 1210a-1210l appointment, the display part (not shown) of designator 3000 or state of activation comes choice menus.
If the information through step S13 selects the certain menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l shows selected menu on the selected menu viewing area 1220 of step S14 at display unit 120.
If show selected menu, describe like Fig. 9 A and 9B, can carry out selected menu or select the processing of another menu to continue execution in step S2
Embodiment among Figure 10 A can be applied to the embodiment of Fig. 9 A and 9B, and can also be applied to being used to selecting not having the processing of the menu of submenu.
Hereinafter, with reference to figure 10B, with specifically described another embodiment that in the first menu viewing area, controls the method for rotation type menu.The step S1 that is used to carry out the preference pattern of rotation type menu can comprise the steps.
For example, shown in the embodiment of Figure 1B, when input unit 110 disposes a plurality of enter key, carry out the step of the technical performance among the embodiment that describes through using each corresponding input button
In more detail, thus carry out and to be used for providing the step S101 of rotation type menu information to carry out the function that is stored in portable terminal 10.In step S101, on display unit 120, show to be used for the rotation type menu information of the first menu 210a-1210l, thereby select the certain menu in the middle of the first menu 210a-1210l.
At next step S102, whether produce signal and be chosen in the certain menu in the middle of the first menu 1210a-1210l that shows on the display unit 120 through the input button thereby detect input unit 110.
Subsequently, produce signal at step S103 and which enter key of S104 inspection, such as execute key, rotation key, perhaps navigation key.
Simultaneously, the rotation type menu information is provided through previous step S101, and cursor, the certain menu that the display part of designator or state of activation is positioned at wherein is with selecteed menu.Input signal through execute key is carried out under the situation of previous step S101, can carry out cursor, and the display part of designator or state of activation is positioned at the function of certain menu wherein.Therefore, can be in the generation of step S103 inspection through the signal of execute key.
If execute key is acknowledgement key or shortcut, can be to confirm or shortcut at next step S110 inspection execute key.According to the button (acknowledgement key or shortcut) of input, as shown in the figure, the mode of operation S111 that is used for selected menu can be carried out or the mode of operation S112 that shortcut defines can be carried out.
Further, if the input button of the signal that produces is the rotation key, in step S105, detect the motion (that is, direction of rotation, rotary speed, the anglec of rotation) of rotation key.Based on the signal that the motion by the rotation key produces, carry out the rotation that is used for the menu selection at next step S106.
As stated; Can (that is to say through the rotation first menu 1210a-1210l district itself; The position of each menu) carries out the rotation that is used for the menu selection,, carry out the rotation that is used for the menu selection perhaps through the display part itself of moving cursor 2000 or state of activation.When through the certain menu in the middle of the rotation selection first menu 1210a-1210l; Through positioning cursor 2000 in for the selection district of each first menu 1210a-1210l appointment, the display part (not shown) of designator 3000 or state of activation comes choice menus.
In addition, if the enter key of the signal that produces is a navigation key, in step S107, detect the motion (that is, the direction of input, number of times or the like) of navigation key.Based on the signal that the motion by navigation key produces, carry out the rotation that is used for the menu selection at next step S108.
As stated; Can (that is to say through the district of the rotation first menu 1210a-1210l itself; The position of each menu) carries out the rotation that is used for the menu selection, perhaps carry out the rotation that is used for the menu selection through the display part itself of moving cursor 2000 or state of activation.When through the certain menu in the middle of the rotation selection first menu 1210a-1210l; Through positioning cursor 2000 in for the selection district of each first menu 1210a-1210l appointment, the display part (not shown) of designator 3000 or state of activation comes choice menus.
If show selected menu, describe like Fig. 9 A and 9B, can carry out selected menu or select the processing of another menu to continue execution in step S2.
Embodiment among Figure 10 B can be applied to the embodiment of Fig. 9 A and 9B, and can also be applied to being used to selecting not having the processing of the menu of submenu.
To specify the preferred embodiment of the method for the rotation type menu that is used for controlling the second menu viewing area as follows with reference to Figure 11.
During the certain menu in the middle of carrying out the first menu 1210a-1210l, selected, carry out the certain menu selected in the middle of the second menu 1240a-1240h as the pattern that is used for the submenu of certain menu at step S2.
Embodiment as the processing that is used to be chosen on the display unit 120 one of second menu 1240a-1240h of showing; Can may further comprise the steps: the step S31 that is used to activate viewing area/execution submenu preference pattern; Inspection is used for the step S32 of the input signal generation of chooser menu; Be used for the gyrator menu with the step S33 of choice menus be used to show the step S34 of selected submenu.
Below will specify an embodiment to the work disposal of S34 for each step S31.According to the execution of selected first menu among the step S2, through in step S31 show on the second menu viewing area 1240 with the first menu 1210a-1210l in the middle of relevant second menu execution submenu preference pattern of certain menu selected.
Subsequently, whether produce the input signal that is used to select second menu in step S32 inspection by input unit 110.If do not produce input signal during this step S32, can continue to carry out the submenu preference pattern.If but produce input signal, carry out rotation to select to be used to carry out the second menu 1240a-1240h of corresponding function S33.
As stated, can perhaps, carry out the rotation that is used to select certain menu through the district (that is to say the position of each menu) of the rotation second menu 1240a-1240h itself through the display part itself of moving cursor 2000 or state of activation.Through cursor 2000, the display part (not shown) of designator 3000 or state of activation is selected certain menu in the middle of the second menu 1240a-1240h, shown in the selection of the first menu 1210a-1210l.
When in the middle of the second menu 1240a-1240h, selecting certain menu, on selected menu viewing area 1220, show selected menu S34 through step S33.
The embodiment of Figure 11 can be applied to Fig. 9 A, 9B, the embodiment of 10A and 10B.
According to the above embodiments, when selecting to be used for using the menu of the function that is stored in portable terminal, the user needn't check each menu in the selected menu list dividually, makes it be easy to use and can reduce eye fatigue thus.
The present invention provides a kind of mobile phone to comprise: the screen of display message; Receive the rotating input device of user's input; Controller, its be suitable for screen and rotating input device collaborative work on screen, to show a plurality of menu items with circular layout, wherein the center shows the information relevant with at least one menu item.Controller can be confirmed with the sum of the menu item of circular layout demonstration and carry out graph and image processing so that with whole perhaps some menu item of circular layout configuration.Can based in the size and dimension of the sum of the confirming adjustment menu item of the menu item that shows at least one of them so that can check whole menu items by the user.Circular layout can comprise: first menu item of placing along first diameter region of circular layout; Second menu item that second diameter region in first diameter region of circular layout is placed.First diameter region can be relevant with the upper menu item and second diameter region can be relevant with more rudimentary menu item, perhaps first diameter region can be relevant with more rudimentary menu item and second diameter region can be correlated with the upper menu item.Mobile phone may further include: the designator of figure, through using rotating input device, its can be on screen in external diameter district and the internal diameter district one of them moves visually to distinguish one or more menu items at least.Can by the user via in rotating input device and the different input units one of them selects the menu item visually distinguished at least.Can show the information relevant in the center with selected menu item.Rotating input device can comprise rotatable element or touch quick sensing device.
The present invention also provides a kind of graphic user interface to comprise: at least one annulus that shows a plurality of menu items; With the center in the inner most annulus, it shows the information relevant with at least one menu item.This graphic user interface may further include: near the marginal portion in annulus and the annulus outside, its demonstration and antenna condition, battery status, the current time, with one of them relevant mobile phone work at least in the message sink state for information about.Each annulus can comprise segmentation, and each segmentation comprises one of them menu item icons.At least one annulus can comprise the annulus of the outside with other menu item of the first order and the annulus of the inside of the menu item with second level.Graphic user interface may further include: the graphic cursor element that shows on one of them at least in annulus and middle body.In menu item and the graphic cursor element one of them can be via user input instruction relative to each other movably at least.
Embodiments of the invention here have been described with reference to the drawings.Further note above-mentioned instance being provided and never regarding restriction the present invention as just to explanation.When describing current characteristic with reference to some exemplary embodiment, be to be understood that the word that uses is the word of describing and explaining here, rather than restrictive words and phrases.
The foregoing description and advantage only are exemplary and should not be regarded as limitation of the present invention.This instruction can easily be applied to the device of other types.This specification is illustrative, rather than is used to limit the protection range of claims.Manyly to those skilled in the art substitute, remodeling and to change all be conspicuous.Can be combined in the characteristic of exemplary embodiment described herein in many ways, structure, method, and other characteristics with obtain to add and/or alternate exemplary embodiment.
Although the present invention can be summarised in some forms under the situation that does not deviate from its spirit and intrinsic propesties; Unless otherwise mentioned; Should be appreciated that the foregoing description is not limited by any details of foregoing description; But should briefly analyze the spirit and scope of the present invention that define in the additional claim, so all variations and improve and all to drop in the boundary line of claim, additional in other words claim has comprised the equivalent in such boundary line.

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1. portable terminal comprises:
One or more main bodys;
Input unit in the setting of one of main body; With
The display unit of output information,
Wherein, this display unit comprises:
With the first menu viewing area that circular radial shape is arranged, it is suitable for arranging first menu, thereby and be suitable for selecting one of first menu through signal rotation first menu that produces by input unit;
The second menu viewing area of in the said first menu viewing area, arranging with circular radial shape; Thereby its be suitable for showing with first menu in the middle of relevant second menu of selected menu and be suitable for selecting one of second menu through signal rotation second menu that produces by input unit;
The selected menu viewing area that is provided with at the center of said first menu and second menu is used to export the information about the menu of selecting from first menu and second menu,
Wherein, the information that on selected menu viewing area, shows is implemented as and is used to indicate icon and/or the literal from the menu of first menu and the selection of second menu,
Wherein, Each menu of arranging on first menu and/or second menu is divided by the menu separator; Setting is positioned at the designator that is used to select one of first menu and/or second menu of fixed position; And crooked special angle shows this designator through rotating perhaps by this menu separator in the direction of rotation of first menu and/or second menu, and
Wherein, When carry out with show with first menu in the middle of the second relevant menu viewing area of selected menu; Said designator is configured to and expands to the said second menu viewing area, so that from second menu that is arranged in the said second menu viewing area, select certain menu.
2. portable terminal as claimed in claim 1 wherein, shows this icon and/or literal through covering with selected menu viewing area.
3. the menu display method of a portable terminal comprises:
Select one of first menu through rotating first menu based on the input signal that produces by input unit;
Execution is selected from the menu of said first menu;
Select one of second menu through rotating second menu, as the submenu relevant with the menu that is selected from said first menu; With
Execution is selected from the menu of said second menu,
Wherein, first menu and second menu are arranged with circular radial shape, and further at the center of first menu and second menu selected menu viewing area are set, and are used to export the information about the menu of selecting from first menu and second menu,
Wherein, the information that on selected menu viewing area, shows is implemented as and is used to indicate icon and/or the literal from the menu of first menu and the selection of second menu,
Wherein, Each menu of arranging on first menu and/or second menu is divided by the menu separator; Setting is positioned at the designator that is used to select one of first menu and/or second menu of fixed position; And crooked special angle shows this designator through rotating perhaps by this menu separator in the direction of rotation of first menu and/or second menu, and
Wherein, when carrying out and showing second menu relevant with the menu that is selected from said first menu, said designator is configured to and expands to said second menu, so that select certain menu from said second menu.
4. the menu display method of portable terminal as claimed in claim 3, wherein, this selects the step of first menu or second menu to comprise whether inspection produces to be used for the input signal that menu is selected; With come choice menus through rotate first menu or second menu with input signal.
5. the menu display method of portable terminal as claimed in claim 3, wherein, this selects the step of first menu to comprise to detect to produce the job key of input signal to input unit; With through selecting first menu according to signal rotation first menu that produces by the job key that detects.
6. portable terminal comprises:
One or more main bodys;
Input unit in the setting of one of main body; With
The display unit of output information,
Wherein, this display unit comprises:
With the first menu viewing area that circular radial shape is arranged, it is suitable for arranging first menu, thereby and be suitable for selecting one of first menu through signal rotation first menu that produces by input unit;
The second menu viewing area of in the said first menu viewing area, arranging with circular radial shape; Thereby its be suitable for showing with first menu in the middle of relevant second menu of selected menu and be suitable for selecting one of second menu through signal rotation second menu that produces by input unit;
The selected menu viewing area that is provided with at the center of said first menu and second menu is used to export the information about the menu of selecting from first menu and second menu,
Wherein, the information that on selected menu viewing area, shows is implemented as and is used to indicate icon and/or the literal from the menu of first menu and the selection of second menu,
Wherein, Each menu of arranging on first menu and/or second menu is divided by the menu separator; Setting is positioned at the designator that is used to select one of first menu and/or second menu of fixed position; And crooked special angle shows this designator through rotating perhaps by this menu separator in the direction of rotation of first menu and/or second menu, and
Wherein, the specific menu item in having selected said first menu, said second menu is configured to the position that is shown as with said first menu and switches.
7. portable terminal as claimed in claim 6 wherein, shows this icon and/or literal through covering with selected menu viewing area.
8. the menu display method of a portable terminal comprises:
Select one of first menu through rotating first menu based on the input signal that produces by input unit;
Execution is selected from the menu of said first menu;
Select one of second menu through rotating second menu, as the submenu relevant with the menu that is selected from said first menu; With
Execution is selected from the menu of said second menu,
Wherein, first menu and second menu are arranged with circular radial shape, and further at the center of first menu and second menu selected menu viewing area are set, and are used to export the information about the menu of selecting from first menu and second menu,
Wherein, the information that on selected menu viewing area, shows is implemented as and is used to indicate icon and/or the literal from the menu of first menu and the selection of second menu,
Wherein, Each menu of arranging on first menu and/or second menu is divided by the menu separator; Setting is positioned at the designator that is used to select one of first menu and/or second menu of fixed position; And crooked special angle shows this designator through rotating perhaps by this menu separator in the direction of rotation of first menu and/or second menu, and
Wherein, the specific menu item in having selected said first menu, said second menu is configured to the position that is shown as with said first menu and switches.
9. the menu display method of portable terminal as claimed in claim 8, wherein, this selects the step of first menu or second menu to comprise whether inspection produces to be used for the input signal that menu is selected; With come choice menus through rotate first menu or second menu with input signal.
10. the menu display method of portable terminal as claimed in claim 8, wherein, this selects the step of first menu to comprise to detect to produce the job key of input signal to input unit; With through selecting first menu according to signal rotation first menu that produces by the job key that detects.
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