WO2008076025A1 - Appareil électronique pourvu d'une interface d'entrée - Google Patents

Appareil électronique pourvu d'une interface d'entrée Download PDF

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WO2008076025A1
WO2008076025A1 PCT/SE2006/050602 SE2006050602W WO2008076025A1 WO 2008076025 A1 WO2008076025 A1 WO 2008076025A1 SE 2006050602 W SE2006050602 W SE 2006050602W WO 2008076025 A1 WO2008076025 A1 WO 2008076025A1
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Mattias HEMSTRÖM
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Terranet Ab
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/66—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers with means for preventing unauthorised or fraudulent calling
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
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    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1626—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
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    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
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    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1684—Constructional details or arrangements related to integrated I/O peripherals not covered by groups G06F1/1635 - G06F1/1675
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    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1684—Constructional details or arrangements related to integrated I/O peripherals not covered by groups G06F1/1635 - G06F1/1675
    • G06F1/169—Constructional details or arrangements related to integrated I/O peripherals not covered by groups G06F1/1635 - G06F1/1675 the I/O peripheral being an integrated pointing device, e.g. trackball in the palm rest area, mini-joystick integrated between keyboard keys, touch pads or touch stripes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0481—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
    • G06F3/0482—Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • H04M1/236—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof including keys on side or rear faces
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/12—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion

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  • the present invention relates to an electronic apparatus comprising a graphical output interface and an input interface for navigation within menus of the graphical output interface.
  • An electronic apparatus may comprise a graphical output interface, which includes a display and software for presenting menus on the display. In each menu, selectable items may be presented. To enable a user of the electronic apparatus to navigate within the menus, an input interface, such as a keypad with a plurality of keys and/or a joystick may be provided. To navigate within the menus, a first and a second directional key may be provided. Furthermore, by selecting an item presented in a menu, a certain function may e.g. be initiated. Activation of a selection key may enable the selection of the selectable item. Also, a reversion key may enable reversion to a first menu from a second menu.
  • the input interface may be positioned at the same side of the electronic apparatus as a display of the graphical output interface, such as a conventional mobile telephone. With this solution, it is intended that the user should hold the electronic apparatus in one hand, and navigate within the graphical output interface using the fingers of his other hand. Thus, this solution requires two-hand operation, which may be inconvenient in certain situations. Also, the space provided for the input interface may be scarce, wherein each input device may be small in size, which makes each input device difficult to operate .
  • an electronic apparatus comprises an input interface including a first, a second and a third input device, and a graphical output interface for presenting a plurality of menus.
  • the first, the second and the third input device are arranged to at least enable navigation in a first and a second direction between menus of the graphical user interface, selection of selectable items presented in at least one of said menus, and reversion to a first menu from a second menu of the graphical user interface.
  • the first, the second, and the third input devices may be positioned at a first half of a housing of the electronic apparatus .
  • the first input device may be positioned at a first surface of a housing of the electronic apparatus
  • the second input device may be positioned at a second surface, which is opposing the first surface, of the housing
  • the third input device may be positioned at a third surface, which is positioned between the first and the second surfaces, of the housing.
  • the first and second input devices may be arranged to enable selection of a selectable item presented in a menu of the graphical user interface upon substantially simultaneous activation of said first and second input devices .
  • the third input device may be arranged to enable reversion to the first menu from the second menu upon activation thereof.
  • At least one of the first, the second, and the third input device may comprise a biometric sensor.
  • the input interface may consist of the first, the second, and the third input device.
  • Each of the first, the second and the third input device may be a pressure sensitive input device.
  • the second menu may be a submenu of the first menu.
  • the electronic apparatus may be a portable or handheld mobile radio communication equipment, a mobile radio terminal, a mobile telephone, a pager, a communicator, an electronic organizer, a smartphone, a media player, a camera, or a positioning apparatus.
  • the electronic apparatus may be operated using only a first, second and a third input device, which makes the electronic apparatus easy to use.
  • Fig. Ia is a front-view of the electronic apparatus
  • Fig. Ib is a side-view of the electronic apparatus
  • Fig. Ic is a side-view of the electronic apparatus
  • Fig. Id is a top-view of the electronic apparatus
  • Fig. 2 is block-diagram of the electronic apparatus
  • Fig. 3 is a navigational-diagram illustrating navigation within menus of the graphical output interface.
  • Figs. la-Id illustrate an electronic apparatus 1 comprising an input interface and a graphical output interface.
  • the electronic apparatus 1 may e.g. be a portable or handheld mobile radio communication equipment, a mobile radio terminal, a mobile telephone, a pager, a communicator, an electronic organizer, a smartphone, a media player, a camera, or a positioning apparatus.
  • the input interface may be used to navigate within the graphical output interface.
  • the input interface comprises a first input device 11, a second input device 12, and a third input device 13.
  • the graphical output interface may comprise a display 20, and a controller 21 (Fig. 2), such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit) .
  • a memory 22 may store software code portions, e.g. for menus to be presented on the display 20.
  • At least one of the menus may comprise a selectable item for a function of the electronic apparatus 1.
  • the function may be initiated.
  • the selectable item is an answer, such as a "yes” or "no", to a question presented within a menu .
  • the electronic apparatus 1 may be operated using only the first, the second and the third input devices 11, 12, 13.
  • the input interface consists of only the first, the second and the third input devices 11, 12, 13.
  • the input interface comprises additional input devices .
  • the additional input devices may be used for specific functions, such as volume control.
  • the input devices 11, 12, 13 may be pressure sensitive input devices, such as press buttons.
  • the input devices may be touch sensitive input devices .
  • At least one of the input devices is configured to:
  • the graphical user interface may comprise a plurality of menus and/or submenus. Each menu may comprise one or several levels. Furthermore, each menu may comprise one or several selectable items, which the user may select to e.g. initiate a certain function, make a choice or answer a question.
  • the first, the second and the third input devices 11, 12, 13 are arranged to enable navigation in a first and a second direction between menus of the graphical user interface. Also, the first, the second and the third input devices 11, 12, 13 are arranged to enable selection of selectable items presented in at least one of said menus . Furthermore, the first, the second and the third input devices 11, 12, 13 are arranged to enable reversion to a first menu from a second menu of the graphical user interface. The second menu may be a submenu of the first menu. Any combination of the first, the second and the third input devices 11, 12, 13 may be used to enable said functions, i.e. two input devices, e.g. input device 11 and 12, may enable navigation in a first and a second direction; two input devices, e.g. input device 11 and 12, may enable selection of selectable items; and a single input device, e.g. input device 13, may enable the reversion to a first from a second menu.
  • the first, the second, and the third input devices 11, 12, 13 may be positioned at a first half of a housing 23 of the electronic apparatus.
  • the first half may be the upper half of the electronic apparatus 1, when said apparatus 1 is hold for use in the palm of a user.
  • Positioning the input devices 11, 12, 13 at the first half of the electronic apparatus 1 has the advantage that it enables the user to hold the electronic apparatus 1 in a steady one-hand grip.
  • the input devices 11, 12, 13 are positioned at least partly within the second half of the housing 23.
  • the display 20 may be positioned at the first half of the housing of the electronic apparatus 1.
  • the first input device 11 may be positioned at a first surface of the housing 23 of the electronic apparatus 1.
  • the second input device 12 may be positioned at a second surface, which is opposing the first surface, of the housing 23.
  • the first and the second input devices 11, 12 may be positioned at an end portion of the first and the second surface, respectively. The end portion may be a top portion when the electronic apparatus 1 is hold in the palm of a user.
  • the third input device 13 may be positioned at a third surface, which is positioned between the first and the second surface, of the housing 23.
  • the third input device 13 may be positioned anywhere at the third surface, e.g. at the center or at any of the ends of the third surface .
  • a grip for one-hand operation may be enabled.
  • the first, second, and third surface may be surfaces, which are different from a surface at which the display 20 is positioned. Thus, the display will not be covered by the hand of the user when the electronic apparatus 1 is operated.
  • the first surface may be substantially parallel with the second surface.
  • the first and the second surfaces are arranged with an angle between their respective areas of extension.
  • the thumb may be used for activating the first input device 11
  • the middle finger may be used for activating the second input device 12
  • the index finger may be used for activating the third input device 13.
  • Arranging the first, the second and the third input devices 11, 12, 13 on the first, second and the third surfaces, respectively, has the advantage that it enables a steady one-hand grip as well the possibility to conveniently use all three input devices without moving any finger or the grip. This may be useful in any situation. However, in demanding situations, such as a shaking and/or dark environment, or if gloves are required, it is an advantage if stable one-hand operation is provided.
  • the one-hand operation makes the electronic apparatus easy to use.
  • the first and the second input devices 11, 12 may be arranged to enable selection of a selectable item presented in a menu of the graphical user interface upon substantially simultaneous activation of said first and second input devices 11, 12. If the first and the second input devices 11, 12 are both activated within a predetermined time period, a signal may be generated. The signal may indicate a selection of a selectable item within the menu currently presented within the display 20. The signal may be generated by closing a circuit when the first and the second input devices 11, 12 are activated.
  • the predetermined time period may e.g. be in the range of 0-0.5 seconds. However, in other embodiments of the invention, the predetermined time periods is different, such as 0-1 second, which may be tested and evaluated for each implementation. If the first and the second input devices are not activated substantially simultaneously, activation of each of them are interpreted as activation of each of them in sequence for directional navigation.
  • the third input device 13 may be arranged to enable reversion to a first menu from a second menu upon activation of the third input device 13.
  • the third input device 13 may close a circuit when it is activated, which generates a signal that is detectable by the controller 21.
  • the second menu may currently be presented within the display 20 when it is desired to revert to the first menu.
  • the third input device 13 may also be used for canceling selected items and functions .
  • Fig. 3 illustrates navigation within menus and submenus of the graphical output interface. Activation of the input devices 11, 12, 13 in Fig. 3 is illustrated with black arrows.
  • the electronic apparatus may comprise a key lock, which may be unlocked by activating any of the input devices 11, 12, 13 or any combination thereof.
  • a first picture (Picture 1) may be displayed.
  • the first picture may e.g. be an operator name, a screen-saver, an image, or a just blank screen.
  • a second picture (Picture 2) may be displayed.
  • the second picture may comprise a question whether it is desired to disable the key-lock.
  • a menu mode or a first level of menus may be entered by activating the first and the second input devices 11, 12 substantially simultaneously when the second picture is displayed.
  • a plurality of menus such as menu A, menu B, and menu C, may be displayed one at the time.
  • the menus of level 1 may be menus that are not interrelated. Initially, menu A may be displayed. Menu B may be displayed by activating the first input device 11 when menu A is displayed. Alternatively, menu B may be displayed by activating the second input device 12 when menu C is displayed. Menu C may be displayed by activating the second input device 12 when menu A is displayed.
  • menu C may be displayed by activating the first input device 11 when menu B is displayed.
  • menu A may be a voice communication menu
  • menu B may be a text communication menu
  • menu C may be a settings menu.
  • a second level of menus may be entered by substantially simultaneously activating the first and the second input devices 11, 12 when a menu of level 1, which has associated sub-menus in level 2, is presented.
  • the menus of the second level may be interrelated.
  • each menu of level 2 may be a submenu to a menu of level 1.
  • the interrelated menus of level 2 may form a set of submenus.
  • a plurality of sets of submenus may be provided.
  • the menus of each set of submenus may be interrelated and be associated with a specific menu of level 1.
  • a plurality of selectable items may be presented on the display. One item may be presented in a single menu.
  • the item may e.g. be a selectable function.
  • Function 1 may be presented within menu A, level 2.
  • Function 2 may be presented in menu A, level 2.
  • Function 3 may be presented in menu A, level 2, etc. Any number of functions and menus may be provided. Navigation between the functions is enabled by activation of the first and/or the second input devices 11, 12.
  • the menu presenting function 2 may be displayed by activating the first input device 11 when menu A, level 2, function 1 is displayed.
  • the menu presenting function 2 may be displayed by activating the second input device 12 when menu A, level 2, function 3 is displayed.
  • the menu presenting function 3 may be displayed by activating the second input device 12 when menu A, level 2, function 1 is displayed.
  • the menu presenting function 3 may be displayed by activating the first input device 11 when menu A, level 2, function 2 is displayed.
  • Each function may be selected by activating the first and the second input devices 11, 12 substantially simultaneously. Consequently, it is possible to navigate in opposite directions within the menus and between different levels of menus within the graphical output interface.
  • the menus of the second level may be menus for voice communication, wherein function 1 may be a call function, function 2 may be a call list function, and function 3 may be a phone book function.
  • the third output device 13 may be activated.
  • the first menu may be a menu of the first level (Level 1) .
  • the second menu may be a menu within the second level (Level 2) .
  • the first and the second menus are within the same level.
  • the first menu may be the menu that was displayed prior to displaying of the second menu, which is currently displayed when the third input device 13 is activated.
  • the menus of the first level (Level 1) and/or the menus of the second level (Level 2) may be arranged in a loop.
  • the electronic apparatus 1 has a simple design and reduced complexity, which makes it easy to use.
  • the production cost may be reduced. Fewer input devices may also improve reliability and reduce warranty costs.
  • the number of input devices may be a crucial factor. The less number of input devices the smaller the electronic apparatus 1 may be made.
  • At least portions of the invention may be embedded in a computer program product, which enables implementation of a method for navigating between menus of the graphical interface, and functions described herein.
  • the invention may be carried out when the computer program product is loaded and run in a system having computer capabilities, such as controller 21.
  • Computer program, software program, program product, or software in the present context mean any expression, in any programming language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having a processing capability to perform a particular function directly or after conversion to another language, code or notation.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil électronique qui comporte une interface d'entrée comprenant des premier, deuxième et troisième dispositifs d'entrée ; et une interface de sortie graphique pour présenter une pluralité de menus. Les premier, deuxième et troisième dispositifs d'entrée sont conçus pour permettre au moins une navigation dans une première et une seconde directions entre des menus de l'interface utilisateur graphique, une sélection d'articles pouvant être sélectionnés présentée dans au moins un desdits menus, et un retour vers un premier menu à partir d'un second menu de l'interface utilisateur graphique.
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