CN1608242A - Dormant GUI buttons reside unobtrusively in the background upon selection - Google Patents

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CN1608242A
CN1608242A CNA028259084A CN02825908A CN1608242A CN 1608242 A CN1608242 A CN 1608242A CN A028259084 A CNA028259084 A CN A028259084A CN 02825908 A CN02825908 A CN 02825908A CN 1608242 A CN1608242 A CN 1608242A
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Abstract

The invention relates to a GUI for enabling a user to navigate between a wide variety of options. With the trend of offering more applications and options to the user, like in STB's deployed in a living room, it becomes evident to present the options in an intuitive and user friendly manner. Only user options are selectable, on e.g. a TV screen, which are currently of direct interest to the user. The user can navigate between these options using, e.g., a relative simple input device like a RC. Other options are shown semi visible in the background and are like in a dormant state. With e.g. a separate button on the input device these options can be made completely visible and can even be emphasized using, e.g., an animation on the screen. The invention is especially well suited for in a data driven applications environment.

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Be not retained in the stand-by graphical user interface button in the background after the selection boldly
Invention field
The present invention relates to be adapted at graphic user interface (GUI) design of using on the device such as set-top box (STB) and PC.Specifically, the present invention relates to utilize the presenting and system of selection of user-selectable options of 2.5D and 3d space effect.
Background technology
In STB, the quantity that available software is used (SW) and user-selectable options constantly increased in each new generation.Utilization causes the button and the telepilot (RC) of concern, and the user can utilize highlighting of for example moving to select option.Along with the increase of number of options, the user just can be dazzled.Can interpolation or the open networked environment that correspondingly changes of disconnecting device and GUI under when working, this problem only can be more serious.
Summary of the invention
The present invention relates to a kind of GUI design, some solutions wherein are provided, be used to handle the number of options of increase, make the user be easy to control option simultaneously.
The present invention proposes a kind of user GUI design intuitively, and it has the option that is easy to select, even allow the user also keep the visual field clearly under the situation of extended function.
Communication between the interconnection device can be responsible for by the STB in the network.The content that focuses on the perception of user institute of networked system and the less device that is placed on itself promptly are the center with the content rather than be the center with the device.Under networked environment, the data of available content information in the various resources on the collection description network, this may be favourable.These data can be attached in the single menu, the user can be selected and irrelevant with resource from content.
GUI design of the present invention is fit to utilize the method for data management system very much, and it is image data as previously discussed.In patented claim US S/N 09/568932 (attorney docket US 000106), described an example of this data management system, by reference it intactly has been attached to herein.
It is more general that the personalization of content and context filtering thereof becomes.Develop GUI as suggested in the present invention, wherein considered the application of content driven.
Utilize GUI design of the present invention and method, New Parent can easily add among the GUI, and for example the GUI of the new interconnection device that adds represents.Wherein allowing the example of the used SW agreement of the network of additional/tripping device is HAVI, UPnP and Jini. method, and the rule of application that is used for data-driven is applicable to device more than.For example, if the user wishes to play certain section music on his/her home entertainment system, he is concerned about not too generally which music source install in.Therefore, to present for for example MP3 player may be identical with CD Player to the figure of various playbacks.
By utilizing GUI to be used for the example of virtual audio-jukebox application, illustrate in greater detail the present invention.The whole songs of expression in this context " virtual " expression part of same audio-jukebox seemingly for the user.In fact, song may be arranged in different physical units, as CD Player or MP3 player.These players can be the ingredients of (numeral) networked home system.This application can easily expand to the digital content (for example film etc.) that comprises various ways.When user and physical object, as the CD Player in this example when mutual, the GUI of this application can also provide feedback to the user.The concrete concept of physics CD Player combines for the abstract concept of DAB in GUI with in numerical information, this example.The indication of selecting to be familiar with (adopting a folded CD in this example) has been simplified availability, and makes the relational structureization between medium (being music in this example), application and the user.But content and control can be from homologies not.The home system of networking has to a certain degree understanding to its interconnection device usually.
Typical TV (TV) screen is regarded as a kind of device, and it provides visual user profile.Be used to illustrate that GUI screen-picture of the present invention (screenshot) is to carry out under the situation of considering the TV screen.But the present invention also is applicable to the screen of other type, for example the screen of online dish (web-pad) or hand-held device.Because the distance of user and TV screen is typically about 7-10 foot (2-3 rice), so the GUI object need be greater than employed object on the computer screen.Therefore, the less useful space can be used for GUI, and needs more multi-layered time navigational structure.Therefore, GUI only utilizes some instruments to design, and obviously as seen, the particular task that is participated in the user is relevant on screen for these instruments.The user can utilize simple four-way telepilot (having " determining " button confirms to select) and another possible input media (for example utilizing physics or dummy keyboard) that is used for the text input to control application.This is opposite with computer environment, in computer environment, usually the keyboard of maturation and mouse is used as user's control assembly.But the present invention also is applicable to user's control assembly of other type, and these parts are for example based on the operating rod with GUI cursor, voice etc.
One aspect of the present invention is the use that the figure of user option is emphasized, these options are current relevant with the user, therefore must cause concern.
The user option that causes concern is in this context represented those options that the current user of needs pays close attention to, for example when the user need select a first song from the tabulation of ten first songs.In this example, ten first songs cause concern, and are subjected to figure and emphasize.For example, for the option that causes concern, graphic designer can adopt higher contrast, bigger object size or darker color or more (for example text) information (or above-mentioned every combination) is provided.Graphic designer also can adopt 2.5D or 3D effect.For example, current relevant option can make them seem " to give prominence to " from background, thereby they are seemed more near the user through design.
The user option that causes concern belongs to particular type usually, and all that for example are used for audio frequency are play relevant option, such as broadcast, F.F., record, stop, rewind down, the perhaps list of songs that for example can therefrom select, or the like.Sometimes, more than a kind of user option causes that simultaneously concern also is feasible.
The another kind of method of handling many options on the GUI and button be when the user need select expectation function to they amplify, for example in submenu.In the present context, submenu can comprise one or more user-selectable options.If submenu comprises an above user-selectable options, then these options belong to same type usually, or are grouped because of other specific reasons.In patented claim US S/N 09/062364 (attorney docket PHA 23387), described the option that amplifies on the GUI and this method of button, by reference it intactly has been attached to herein.
Another aspect of the present invention is current and the incoherent user option of user can be presented among the GUI comparatively not obviously.For example, for the option of being paid close attention to, graphic designer can adopt than low contrast, less object size or limited additional information (for example by adopting less text or non-text details) is provided at most.Utilize animation, as 2.5D or 3D effect, graphic designer also can utilize dynamic effect to make not to be subjected to the option of paying close attention to unshowy (perhaps even hide Options).Animation is the motion simulation by showing that a series of bitmaps are set up.Animation lets the user perceive the change as level and smooth transformation.Thereby avoided suddenly impression in the face of new layout.More information about animation is found in patented claim US S/N 09/128839 (PHA attorney docket 23469), by reference it intactly is attached to herein.For example, GUI can allow have and not overturn by the plate of the set of option paid close attention to, makes the back side with different set of options receive publicity.The option of not paid close attention to can be changed into fully invisible or retaining part as seen, for example have finite size, less contrast, for its background be translucent, or the like.In another example, for the option of not paid close attention to, graphic designer can select to use diagram expression (for example icon).Icon can be the symbology of submenu.In another example, for the option of not paid close attention to, graphic designer can select to adopt the background fine arts or background motivation to be used as diagrammatic representation.Especially in a back example, animation can be used as a kind of method of representing obviously and not obviously to show the transformation between the mode that is not subjected to the user option paid close attention to.Also can imagine the above-mentioned combination of any technology of explicit user option comparatively not obviously that is used for.
Another aspect of the present invention is that the user option that receives publicity can appear in one's mind from background, and the text message bigger or that obtain bigger contrast or obtain more particulars, for example add that becomes.Because option shows on GUI in an unobtrusive manner, so the user has known their existence.Another advantage of this GUI is that the option that receives publicity can very effectively utilize limited source of screen, thereby makes it be easy to use effectively.
Otherwise the option that the user no longer pays close attention to can be from prospect be lived in retirement background, and for example can be changed into translucent, or the like.In other words, the option of not paid close attention to cannot not become outstandingly or is not obvious.Making these options still visible advantage in background is to allow the user know that they are still available in later phases.Usually, in the near future will need the possibility of those options bigger.
In nested menu, for example in the hierarchy of (son) menu, distribute and the design menu option.The different brackets of hierarchy represents with different graphics modes, thereby allows the user concentrate on (son) menu of greatest concern, and previous stage menu (and possible next stage menu) provides in the mode that not too causes concern.
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With reference to accompanying drawing, by way of example, utilize the synoptic diagram of input media and part GUI screen-picture that the present invention is described, among the figure:
Fig. 1 is the synoptic diagram that can be used as according to the telepilot of user input apparatus of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a synoptic diagram, illustrates that comprising some has GUI screen-picture than the element of strong position sense.
Fig. 3 is a synoptic diagram, illustrates to have the GUI screen-picture that is not subjected to the element paid close attention to.
Fig. 4 is a synoptic diagram, and the just GUI screen-picture when play content is described.
Fig. 5 is a synoptic diagram, and the GUI screen-picture of the palette tool with upset is described.
Fig. 6 is a synoptic diagram, and the GUI screen-picture with the function menu that highlights is described.
Fig. 7 is a synoptic diagram, and the GUI screen-picture of Online Store's function of the user option with some dark levels is described.
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Fig. 1 is a synoptic diagram, and the RC100 that can be used as according to user input apparatus of the present invention is described.RC 100 comprises and can be used for Direct Digital input, for example is used for the numeric keypad 102 that the CD song is selected.It also comprises cursor control keypad 104 (having upper and lower, right, left button) and " determining " button 106.By using keypad 104, the user can for example highlight by the GUI on the TV screen and navigate on the expection option.After arriving the expection option, can press the selection that " determining " button 106 is represented the user.In order to be repositioned onto previous GUI screen and/or user option screen, the user can use back 108.Push button function 110 can be used for for example activating demonstration to some function by the user.Because it is very limited for example to be used for the screen area of GUI on the TV screen, so some function may not be shown always, is not to show fully at least.
Transmission control unit (TCU) 112 can use so that the set of actual music appreciating for the user.
Fig. 2 is a synoptic diagram, illustrates that comprising some has GUI screen-picture 200 than the element of strong position sense.The some parts of screen-picture 200 is text feedback 202, physical anchor 204, school 206, the owner 208, palette tool 210 and transport indicator 212.
Because the space constraint (major part that is full content visually is present on the single screen) at such interface very importantly allows the user have the stronger position sense and the definite sensation of their position in the interface.For this function is provided, in GUI screen-picture 200, have two main steady arms, thereby also (for example, special edition is selected: Madonna " Ray of Light ") for the user provides text feedback 202 except physical anchor 204.Utilize physical anchor 204, the GUI deviser attempts showing for the user symbol (having represented a folded CD) of physical music collection.When selecting CD from this folded CD, their title or other relevant information can be presented at the upper left corner, as text feedback 202.
Another key element of user interface is the management to relation between the school of music set owner and music or the classification (for example rock and roll, jazz, opera or the like).Because music collections can for example be divided into some groups according to the owner, therefore it is highly important that to allow the user can be smoothly and the view that produced of control independently.It can be according to by the entitlement shown in the owner 208 and can divide according to school (by creating the function of self-defined school).Though music can utilize many standards to divide, in this example, two kinds of division methods have only been adopted.Notice that the division of music collections can comprise overlapping.
Because the relation between the owner and the school, so palette tool 210 is actually the two sides in described example.By for example adopting animation, the upset between each face can be by imagery, thereby provides there being the sensation more by force of two sides and relation thereof for the user.In this example, the user can this simultaneously overturns from the owner palette, thereby obtains this one side of school palette.
Another key element of user interface is ubiquitous transport indicator 212 (promptly plays, time-out, F.F., stop and retreating).Owing to the most important reason that comprises this interface is to be convenient to actual its music collections of appreciation of user, so the user must have the ability of playing back music all the time.
Fig. 3 is a synoptic diagram, illustrates to have the GUI screen-picture 300 that is not subjected to the element paid close attention to.The some parts of screen-picture 300 selects 308 and transport indicator 212 for the palette tool 310, physical anchor 204, school 206, the owner 208, inconspicuous tool button 306, the user that are not paid close attention to.
Some element of GUI is regarded as helpful part, even they may not paid close attention in particular moment.In addition, some element may will become relevant with the user soon or may can obtain concern soon.Because screen area is very limited, must uses some technology and make the user notice these elements or allow the user keep attention these elements.Technology as suggested in the present invention is for example 2.5 varying sized with relative its background of motion, GUI element of 3D animation and GUI element and change contrasts.Another aspect of the present invention is that suggestion makes the GUI element become some technology of part naturally of its GUI screen background.For example, inconspicuous tool button 306 presents in the part naturally background and background, need to determine certain instrument up to the user.Tool button 306 is current to be presented in an unobtrusive manner, can need them soon because for example estimate the user.As noted earlier, this can be a series of hierarchical menus with submenu layer.Instrument can be used particularly well in one of next user action.In a further example, the palette tool 210 of GUI 200 can not present under its optional condition physically.Because the competitiveness of content presents (it is preferential) here.Therefore, it is varying sized, becomes not to be subjected to the palette tool 310 paid close attention to.Because its new size, therefore the button of the palette tool of not paid close attention to 310 no longer is labeled.According to the resource that can be used for GUI, can come the conversion of implementation tool 210 by animation motion and/or dynamic varying sized animation to the palette tool of not paid close attention to 310.
Fig. 4 is a synoptic diagram, and the just GUI screen-picture 400 when play content is described.Palette 310, the user that the some parts of screen-picture 400 is text feedback 402, physical anchor 204, school 206, the owner 208, do not paid close attention to selects 404 and active transmission indicator 406.
In screen-picture 400, be playing function in certain element, this example by from transport indicator 406, highlighting, for the user provides clear and definite feedback.Text feedback 402 and user select 404 to provide text feedback to the user.In screen-picture 400, utilize the owner 208 to come explicit user/possessory title.
Fig. 5 is a synoptic diagram, and the GUI screen-picture 500 of the palette tool with upset is described.The some parts of screen-picture 500 is text feedback 202, physical anchor 204, school 206, the owner 508, palette tool 510 and transport indicator 212.
In screen-picture 500, palette tool 510 has two face/views.But, importantly provide the imagination that has another view for the user.In screen-picture 500, this realizes by showing the palette tool 510 that slightly tilts.For the user provides another example of the imagination that has other view is the use of mark (not directly perceived).When a view of palette tool 510 is changed into another view,, also can allow the user notice another side for example by the animation of the palette tool of overturning smoothly.Can also expand to bigger quantity to amount of views.
Fig. 6 is a synoptic diagram, and the GUI screen-picture 600 with the function menu that highlights is described.Palette 310, physical anchor 204, school 206, tool button 606, the user that the some parts of screen-picture 600 is the owner 608, do not paid close attention to selects 610 and transport indicator 212.
In screen-picture 600, the button of tool button " adds in the playlist " and has obtained paying close attention to.This may be the result of the user action the function button 110 on pressing telepilot 100.This is opposite with screen-picture 300, and in screen-picture 300, tool button 306 is current to be that part is visible, and can be for example or even the part of background image or pattern.In screen-picture 600, at this moment the user obtains about some play button is available clear feedback.For example, the contrast of tool button may be bigger, and the current button that receives publicity may be highlighted, and the user may be able to utilize cursor control keypad 104 to browse these buttons.
Fig. 7 is a synoptic diagram, and the GUI screen-picture 700 of Online Store's function of the user option with some dark levels is described.The some parts of screen-picture 700 is vending articles hurdle 702, similar vending articles 704, Online Store's button 706 and Online Store's button submenu 708.
Screen-picture 700 may be that the user has browsed tool button 606 and press confirming button 106 next screen afterwards when highlighting button " Online Store ".At this moment the user paid close attention to can be to select from the shown commodity in commodity hurdle 702.Therefore, GUI screen-picture 700 mainly shows the relevant element of being paid close attention to the active user, but certain user's option may remain half visible part in the background.

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1. data processing equipment with the graphic user interface that is used to represent a plurality of user's may command options comprises:
At least two submenus,
Wherein:
The user can select specific in the described submenu one;
After the selection,, and use another submenu of diagrammatic representation in an unobtrusive manner with the showy mode described specific submenu of diagrammatic representation.
2. data processing equipment as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, at least one realizes described inconspicuous mode in the following technology by adopting:
With respect to background, adopt and represent described another submenu than the higher translucence of described specific submenu;
Employing is represented described another submenu than low contrast, and adopts higher contrast to represent described certain menu;
Adopt reduced size to represent described another submenu, and adopt large-size to represent described specific submenu;
Adopt less particulars to represent described another submenu, and adopt more particulars to represent described certain menu.
3. data processing equipment as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, the part of the following realizes described inconspicuous mode by being shown as described another submenu at least:
The background motivation;
The background graphics fine arts.
4. data processing equipment as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, adopts the diagram diagrammatic representation to show described another submenu.
One kind make the user can with the mutual method of GUI that is used to represent a plurality of user's may command options, comprising:
At least two submenus,
Wherein:
The user can select specific in the described submenu one;
After the selection,, and use another submenu of diagrammatic representation in an unobtrusive manner with the showy mode described specific submenu of diagrammatic representation.
6. method as claimed in claim 5 is characterized in that, at least one realizes described inconspicuous mode in the following technology by adopting:
With respect to background, adopt and represent described another submenu than the higher translucence of described specific submenu;
Employing is represented described another submenu than low contrast, and adopts higher contrast to represent described certain menu;
Adopt reduced size to represent described another submenu, and adopt large-size to represent described specific submenu;
Adopt less particulars to represent described another submenu, and adopt more particulars to represent described certain menu.
7. method as claimed in claim 5 is characterized in that, the part of the following realizes described inconspicuous mode by being shown as described another submenu at least:
The background motivation;
The background graphics fine arts.
8. method as claimed in claim 5 is characterized in that, adopts the diagram diagrammatic representation to show described another submenu.
9. an expression is used to show that the SW of the GUI of a plurality of user's may command options uses, and comprising:
At least two submenus,
Wherein:
The user can select specific in the described submenu one;
After the selection,, and use another submenu of diagrammatic representation in an unobtrusive manner with the showy mode described specific submenu of diagrammatic representation.
10. SW as claimed in claim 9 uses, and it is characterized in that at least one realizes described inconspicuous mode in the following technology by adopting:
With respect to background, adopt and represent described another submenu than the higher translucence of described specific submenu;
Employing is represented described another submenu than low contrast, and adopts higher contrast to represent described certain menu;
Adopt reduced size to represent described another submenu, and adopt large-size to represent described specific submenu;
Adopt less particulars to represent described another submenu, and adopt more particulars to represent described certain menu.
11. SW as claimed in claim 9 uses, and it is characterized in that the part of the following realizes described inconspicuous mode by being shown as at least to described another submenu:
The background motivation;
The background graphics fine arts.
12. SW as claimed in claim 9 uses, and it is characterized in that, adopts the diagram diagrammatic representation to show described another submenu.
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