InventorsUS Classes715/815, Sizing modification (e.g., scaling)715/810, Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette)715/825, Dynamically generated menu items715/830Scrolling (e.g., spin dial)Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign DocumentsInternational Class G06F 17/00
Abstract textA method for enabling the manipulation of a plurality of items in a graphic user interface (GUI) is provided. One embodiment of the method includes steps of: dividing the plurality of items to a plurality of groups, each group and item are represented by a graphic image; arranging the plurality of groups in the form of a rotatable ellipse, wherein the plurality of groups are each movable into and out of an active area in the rotatable ellipse as an active group, and items of the active group are arranged in the form of a rotatable cylinder, each being movable into and out of a selectable area in the rotatable cylinder as a desired item; increasing in size as a graphic image moves toward and into the active area or the selectable area, attaining its largest size in the active area or the selectable area. A related system is also provided. |