KR20040045293A - Method and system of menu browsing for a mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A menu browsing method and a system of a mobile phone are provided to make a circular sequence array of plural supplied images, thereby simulating a rotational effect of a 3D environment by using a 2D figure while supplying an animation display. CONSTITUTION: Plural images arrayed to configure a circular sequence are supplied to a mobile phone(S20). A mobile phone system designates one image within the circular sequence, and displays the designated image(S21). The mobile phone displays an animation image corresponding to the displayed image(S22). The mobile phone system checks whether a signal is received(S23). If so, the system decides whether the signal is a directional signal indicating a right side(S24). If not, the system decides whether the signal indicates a left side(S26). If not, the system decides whether the signal is a confirm signal(S28). If so, the system displays an option page corresponding to the displayed image, while the mobile phone performs a service(S29).

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MENU BROWSING FOR A MOBILE PHONE}

The present invention relates to a menu browsing method and system, and more particularly, to a menu browsing method and system for a mobile phone which simulates a rotation effect and an animation display effect in a 3D (3D) environment using a 2D (2D) figure. will be.

Convenient mobile communication devices such as mobile phones are becoming popular. However, conventional mobile phones, due to limitations in data processing capacity and data storage capacity, cannot provide 3D rendering function and 3D environment simulation function.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for browsing a menu of a mobile phone which simulates rotational effects and animation display effects in a 3D environment using 2D graphics.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of a menu browsing system of a mobile telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of a menu browsing method of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention; And

3 is a schematic diagram showing images arranged to form a circular sequence.

Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

10: display device

11: data storage

12: signal receiving device

13: processor

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a menu browsing method of a mobile phone. First, a plurality of images are provided and arranged to form a sequence, which may be a circular sequence.

Then, one of the images in the sequence is designated and displayed on the display device of the mobile phone, and the designated image corresponds to a menu option.

Thereafter, a directional signal is received. When the direction signal indicates the first direction, a predetermined number of images after the designated image in the sequence are sequentially displayed on the display device at predetermined time intervals, and the most recent image is continuously displayed on the display device. When the direction signal points in the second direction, a predetermined number of images before the designated image in the sequence are sequentially displayed on the display device at predetermined time intervals, and the most recent image is continuously displayed on the display device. When the confirmation signal is received, it is linked to the option page corresponding to the image displayed on the display device.

In addition, an animation image corresponding to the most recently displayed image is further displayed on the display device, and when another signal is received, the display of the animation image is stopped.

There is also provided a menu browsing system for a mobile phone. The system includes a display device, a data storage device, a signal receiving device and a processor.

The data storage device stores a plurality of images arranged in a sequence. The processor designates and displays one of the images in the sequence stored in the data storage device on the display device. The specified image corresponds to a menu option.

When the signal received by the signal receiving device points in the first direction, the processor displays a predetermined number of images after the designated image in the sequence in order on the display device at preset time intervals, and displays the most recent image. Continue to display on the device. When the signal received by the signal receiving device points in the second direction, the processor displays a predetermined number of images before the designated image in the sequence in order on the display device at preset time intervals, and displays the most recent image. Continue to display on the device. If the signal received by the signal receiving device is a confirmation signal, the processor links to an option page corresponding to the image displayed on the display device.

In addition, the processor also displays an animated image corresponding to the most recently displayed image on the display device, and stops displaying the animated image when another signal is received by the signal receiving device.

The various objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent with reference to the following detailed description of the invention described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 illustrates a structure of a menu browsing system of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a display device 10, a data storage device 11, a signal receiving device 12, and a processor 13.

The display device 10 may be a screen of a mobile phone. The data storage device 11 stores a plurality of images arranged in a sequence. The image may be a 3D image, such as an image having a depth of field, and the images arranged in sequence may simulate a 360 ° scene. That is, these images may be images taken at different angles of the scene, or images corresponding to certain objects at different angles. These images in the sequence can be joined to form the entire 360 ° scene. In addition, the signal receiving apparatus 12 may be a keyboard of a mobile phone including an International Consultative Committee on Telephony and Telegraphy (CCITT) key, and a direction key and a confirmation key.

When the user enters a menu, the processor 13 designates one of the images in the sequence stored in the data storage device 11 and displays it on the display device 10. It should be noted that the designated image is an address book or a telephone. Can be predetermined by the mobile phone system to correspond to one menu option, such as voice mail, settings or other functions.

When the signal received by the signal receiving device 12 points in the first direction, the processor 13 displays the predetermined number of images after the designated image in the sequence at predetermined time intervals, for example, every 0.3 seconds. (10) is displayed in order, and the most recent image is continuously displayed on the display device (10). When the signal received by the signal receiving device 12 points in the second direction, the processor 13 displays a predetermined number of images prior to the designated image in the sequence on the display device 10 at the above time intervals in order. The latest image is continuously displayed on the display device 10.

It should be noted that the first direction may be the right side of the sequence as an example (ie, the user presses the right key to transmit the right signal) and the second direction may be the left side of the sequence (ie The user presses the left key to send the left signal). When a direction signal is received, the purpose of displaying a plurality of sequential images in order is to simulate an animation, and the number of images between two images corresponding to each menu option may be defined by a user or a mobile phone system. Can be. Of course, the more images you have from one option to the other, the smoother the animation will be.

After the most recent image is continuously displayed on the display device 10, the processor 13 displays on the display device 10 an animated image corresponding to the most recently displayed image. At the same time, when another signal is received by the signal receiving device 12, the processor 13 stops displaying the animated image.

In addition, when the signal received by the signal receiving device 12 is a confirmation signal, for example, when the user presses an OK key, the processor 13 may display an option page corresponding to the image displayed on the display device 10. (Not shown in FIG. 1), the option page is displayed on the display device 10 or performs a function corresponding to this option.

Note that the system may further include a FIFO (First In, First Out) queue for storing successive signals input by the user. The processor 13 may follow the FIFO rules to perform corresponding operations according to the signals stored in the FIFO queue.

2 illustrates a process of a menu browsing method of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, in step S20, a plurality of images arranged in a circular sequence are provided to the mobile telephone. Similarly, the image may be a 3D image, and the images arranged in sequence may simulate a 360 ° scene. In some cases, these images may be images taken at different angles of the scene or images corresponding to objects at different angles.

When the mobile telephone enters the menu function, in step S21 the mobile telephone system designates and displays one image in the sequence. Note that the designated image may be predetermined by the mobile telephone system corresponding to one menu option such as address book, telephone, voice mail, settings or other functions. Next, in step S22, the mobile phone displays an animated image corresponding to the displayed image.

At the same time, in step S23, the mobile telephone system checks whether a signal has been received. If not received (NO in step S23), the process returns to step S22 to continue displaying the animated image. If it is received (YES in step S23), it is determined in step S24 whether the received signal is a direction signal pointing to the right. Note that the display of the animated image stops when a signal is received.

If the received signal is a direction signal pointing to the right (YES in step S24), then in step S25, the mobile telephone selects a predetermined number of images after the most recently displayed image in the sequence at predetermined time intervals, For example, every 0.3 seconds is sequentially displayed on the display device, and the most recent image is continuously displayed on the display device. The most recently displayed image corresponds to the next menu option of the mobile phone. After that, the process returns to step S22 to continue displaying the animated image corresponding to the image currently being displayed. If the received signal is not a direction signal pointing to the right (NO at step S24), at step S26 it is determined whether the received signal is a direction signal pointing to the left.

If the received signal is a direction signal pointing to the left (YES in step S26), then in step S27, the mobile telephone sets a predetermined number of images before the most recently displayed image in the sequence (the most recently displayed image). The left image) is sequentially displayed on the display device at a time interval of 0.3 seconds, and the most recent image is continuously displayed on the display device. The most recently displayed image corresponds to the most recent menu option of the mobile phone. Thereafter, the process returns to step S22 to continue displaying the animated image corresponding to the image currently being displayed. If the received signal is not the direction signal pointing to the left (NO at step S26), it is determined whether the signal received at step S28 is a confirmation signal.

If the received signal is a confirmation signal (YES in step S28), in step S29, an option page corresponding to the image currently displayed on the display device is linked and displayed, and the mobile phone displays the corresponding service. Perform. If it is not the confirmation signal (NO in step S28), the process returns to step S22 to continue displaying the animation image corresponding to the image currently displayed.

Similarly, the purpose of displaying a plurality of images in order is to simulate an animation, and the number of images between two images corresponding to respective menu options may be defined by a user or a mobile phone system. If more images are used between the two images corresponding to their respective menu options, the conversion will be smoother.

3 is a schematic diagram showing images arranged in a circular sequence. As shown in Fig. 3, the circular sequence includes 12 images from images A to L. Images A, D, G, and J correspond to menu options of the mobile phone, respectively, and images A, D, G, and J each have corresponding animated images 30, 31, 32, and 33. Images B and C are transitional images between image A and D. Images E and F are transitional images between image D and G. Images H and I are image G and J. Is a transitional image in between, and images K and L are transitional images between image J and image A.

If the initial image of the menu is image A, when the mobile phone enters the menu function, the mobile phone displays image A and then displays the corresponding animated image 30.

When the mobile telephone system receives a direction signal pointing to the right, the mobile telephone displays images B, C, and D in sequence at the above time intervals (until the image corresponding to the next menu option is displayed), and image D The animation image 31 corresponding to the display is displayed.

In addition, when the mobile phone system receives a direction signal pointing to the left (the image currently displayed is image A), the mobile phone (see image until the image corresponding to the most recent menu option is available) displays images L, K, J) is sequentially displayed at the time intervals, and the animation image 33 corresponding to the image J is displayed. At the same time, when a confirmation signal is received, the mobile telephone system links to the option page corresponding to image J to perform the corresponding service.

As a result, the mobile phone can use the menu browser method and system of the mobile phone according to the present invention to simulate the rotational effect of the 3D environment and provide an animated display using 2D graphics.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments described in the specification. Those skilled in the art can still make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be defined and protected by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (16)

Display device; A data storage device having a plurality of 3D images arranged in a sequence and corresponding to menu options of a mobile telephone; A signal receiving apparatus for receiving a signal; And Designating one of the 3D images; If the signal received by the signal receiving apparatus points in a first direction, displaying a predetermined number of 3D images after the designated 3D image on the display apparatus in order; A processor for performing a menu browsing operation including displaying a predetermined number of 3D images before the designated 3D image in order on the display device when the signal received by the signal receiving device indicates a second direction; A menu browsing system for a mobile phone comprising a. The method of claim 1, If the signal received by the signal receiving device is a confirmation signal, the processor further performs a step of performing a function of a menu option corresponding to the 3D image displayed on the display device. system. The method of claim 1, And the sequence is a circular sequence. The method of claim 1, And the processor further displays an animated image corresponding to the most recently displayed 3D image on the display device. The method of claim 4, wherein And the processor stops displaying the animated image when another signal is received by the signal receiving device. The method of claim 1, And the 3D image arranged in a sequence constitutes a 360 ° scene. The method of claim 1, And the 3D image is an image having a depth of field. The method of claim 1, And the display device is a screen of the mobile phone. Providing a plurality of 3D images corresponding to the menu options of the mobile phone and arranged in a sequence; Designating one of the 3D images to display the designated 3D image on a screen of the mobile phone; Receiving a signal; If the signal points in a first direction, displaying a predetermined number of 3D images after the designated 3D image on the display device in order; And And if the signal points in a second direction, displaying a predetermined number of 3D images before the designated 3D image in order on the display device. The method of claim 9, And linking an option page corresponding to the 3D image displayed on the display device when the signal received by the signal receiving device is a confirmation signal. The method of claim 9, And the sequence is a circular sequence. The method of claim 9, And displaying an animated image corresponding to the most recently displayed 3D image. The method of claim 12, And stopping displaying of the animated image when another signal is received. The method of claim 9, And the 3D images arranged in a sequence constitute a 360 ° scene. The method of claim 9, And the 3D image is an image having a depth of field. Display device; A data storage device having a plurality of 3D images corresponding to a plurality of menu options of a mobile phone and arranged in a circular sequence; A signal receiving apparatus for receiving a signal; And Designating one of the 3D images; If a signal received by the signal receiving device points in a first direction, displaying a predetermined number of 3D images after the designated 3D image in the circular sequence in order on the display device; If a signal received by the signal receiving device points in a second direction, displaying a predetermined number of 3D images before the designated 3D image in the circular sequence in order on the display device; And a processor for performing a menu browsing operation including performing a function of a menu option corresponding to a 3D image displayed on the display device, when the signal received by the signal receiving device is a confirmation signal. Browsing system of mobile phone.