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Method to provide menu, using menu set and multimedia device using the same

A technology of menu sets and menus, applied in the direction of program control devices, input/output processes of data processing, instruments, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-02
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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[0003] Because multimedia devices have many functions, the methods of using multimedia devices are various and complicated

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[0078] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the general inventive concept, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference characters refer to like elements throughout. The embodiments are described below in order to explain the general concept of the present invention by referring to the figures.

[0079] 1A to 1C are diagrams for explaining a movable menu set. FIG. 1A shows a movable menu set (hereinafter, simply referred to as "menu set") displayed on the touch screen 100, and the menu set may include nine icons, for example.

[0080] The menu set is movable on the touch screen 100 . That is, the menu set can be moved as shown in FIG. 1C by a drag operation performed by the user U as shown in FIG. 1B . More specifically, if the user U drags the "icon placed at the center of the menu set" (hereinafter, simply referred to as "center icon") to a desired position, the menu set is moved by dragging. When the user drags ...

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A method for providing a menu with a movable menu set and a multimedia device thereof are provided to offer convenient manipulation and excellent visual effect in a relatively small touch screen of the multimedia device. A multimedia function block(210) performs unique functions, such as a file search function, a game function, a recording function, music, moving picture, and photo playback functions, a document making function, and a DMB(Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) playback function, of a multimedia device. A GUI(Graphic User Interface) unit(220) provides a GUI implemented by using a menu set to an image generated by the multimedia function block. A touch screen(230) displays the image including the GUI, and receives touch, long touch, and dragging operations from a user. A control unit(240) enables the GUI unit to display the GUI corresponding to manipulation of the user on the touch screen.

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technical field [0001] The general concept of the present invention relates to a method of providing a menu, and more particularly, to a method of providing a menu through a touch screen of a multimedia device performing various functions. Background technique [0002] Recently, the range of functions of multimedia devices has been expanding, allowing video devices to be realized using digital technology. [0003] Since a multimedia device has many functions, methods of using the multimedia device are various and complicated. In addition, since there are so many functions, a large number of menus are provided to the user through the screen. [0004] However, since portable multimedia devices have smaller screens, it is important to more efficiently provide various and complex menus. Furthermore, it is necessary for the menu to be easily manipulated by the user and to have a good visual effect. Contents of the invention [0005] The general concept of the present inventi...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F3/048G06F9/44G06F3/0482G06F3/0481G06F3/0486G06F3/0487
CPCG06F3/0481G06F3/0482G06F3/0486G06F3/0487
Inventor 黄镐谥金炫廷
Owner SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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