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In computing, a zooming user interface or zoomable user interface (ZUI, pronounced zoo-ee) is a graphical environment where users can change the scale of the viewed area in order to see more detail or less, and browse through different documents. A ZUI is a type of graphical user interface (GUI). Information elements appear directly on an infinite virtual desktop (usually created using vector graphics), instead of in windows. Users can pan across the virtual surface in two dimensions and zoom into objects of interest. For example, as you zoom into a text object it may be represented as a small dot, then a thumbnail of a page of text, then a full-sized page and finally a magnified view of the page.

Personal virtual assistant

A computer-based virtual assistant the behavior of which can be changed by the user, comprising a voice user interface for inputting information into and receiving information from the virtual assistant by speech, a communications network, a virtual assistant application running on a remote computer, the remote computer being electronically coupled to the user interface via the communications network, wherein the behavior of the virtual assistant changes responsive to user input. A computer-based virtual assistant that also automatically adapts its behavior is disclosed, comprising a voice user interface for inputting information into and receiving information from the virtual assistant by speech, a communications network, a virtual assistant application running on a remote computer, the remote computer being electronically coupled to the user interface via the communications network, wherein the remote computer is programmed to automatically change the behavior of the virtual assistant responsive to input received by the virtual assistant. As detailed below, the virtual assistant adapts to the user in many different ways based on the input the virtual assistant receives. Such input could be user information, such as information about the user's experience, the time between user sessions, the amount of time a user pauses when recording a message, the user's emotional state, whether the user uses words associated with polite discourse, and the amount of time since a user provided input to the virtual assistant during a session.
Owner:AVAYA TECH LLC

Dynamic interactive voice interface

A dynamic voice user interface system is provided. The dynamic voice user interface system interacts with a user at a first level of formality. The voice user interface system then monitors history of user interaction and adjusts the voice user interface to interact with the user with a second level of formality based on the history of user interaction.
Owner:INTELLECTUAL VENTURES I LLC

Personal virtual assistant

A computer-based virtual assistant the behavior of which can be changed by the user, comprising a voice user interface for inputting information into and receiving information from the virtual assistant by speech, a communications network, a virtual assistant application running on a remote computer, the remote computer being electronically coupled to the user interface via the communications network, wherein the behavior of the virtual assistant changes responsive to user input. A computer-based virtual assistant that also automatically adapts its behavior is disclosed, comprising a voice user interface for inputting information into and receiving information from the virtual assistant by speech, a communications network, a virtual assistant application running on a remote computer, the remote computer being electronically coupled to the user interface via the communications network, wherein the remote computer is programmed to automatically change the behavior of the virtual assistant responsive to input received by the virtual assistant. As detailed below, the virtual assistant adapts to the user in many different ways based on the input the virtual assistant receives. Such input could be user information, such as information about the user's experience, the time between user sessions, the amount of time a user pauses when recording a message, the user's emotional state, whether the user uses words associated with polite discourse, and the amount of time since a user provided input to the virtual assistant during a session.
Owner:AVAYA TECH LLC

Method and apparatus for operating user interface and recording medium using the same

ActiveUS20090265628A1Convenience and flexibility for user to operate user interfaceInput/output for user-computer interactionTelevision system detailsZoomTouchscreen
A method and an apparatus for operating a user interface, and a recording medium using the same are provided. First, a plurality of user interfaces is provided and one of them is displayed on a touch screen of a portable electronic device. Then, the touch screen is used for detecting a touch signal. When the touch signal is moved toward a first direction, the currently displayed user interface is switched to another one. When the touch signal is moved toward a second direction, an item of the currently displayed user interface is switched to another item. Accordingly, a more intuitive and convenient manner for operating the user interface is provided for the user.
Owner:HTC CORP

Composing messages within a communication thread

One or more embodiments described herein include methods and systems of organizing a user interface of a communication system. More specifically, systems and methods described herein provide users the ability to easily and effectively compose an electronic communication directly in a communication thread, thus reducing user interface clutter. Additionally, systems and methods described herein selectively provide display elements within a messaging user interface according to the type of message a user is creating.
Owner:META PLATFORMS INC

Multi-column user interface for managing on-line threaded conversations

The present invention provides a user interface that includes a first column for chronologically displaying a set of messages (objects) in a conversation, and a second column for displaying a branch of messages (objects) corresponding to a message (object) selected in the first column. The user interface further includes, among other things, a list of participants to the conversation, a vertical index (time line), a list of related conversations and a conversation map that illustrates a hierarchy of the conversation. Each message (object) in the first column can have an associated indicator for indicating a quantity of predecessors and successors to the set of messages (objects), as well as an in-line reply button for replying to the set of messages. Each of the messages displayed of the second column can have one or more associated navigation buttons for navigating adjacent hierarchical levels.
Owner:HCL TECH LTD

Display terminal user interface with ability to select remotely stored surface finish for mapping onto displayed 3-D surface

A user interface on a display terminal, such as a personal computer, includes a 3D display region which shows a scene incorporating a number of objects, such as items of furniture. A surface finish selector is also displayed and is used to select a surface finish from a number of alternatives. In the case of items of furniture, these finishes may correspond to different fabrics for upholstery. A surface texture data for a selected finish is automatically downloaded from a remote source and mapped onto the object in the 3D scene. In a preferred implementation, the surface finish selector is a frame of a web page and generates control data which is passed to another frame containing the 3D scene together with movement controls for changing the viewpoint in the scene.
Owner:BRITISH TELECOMM PLC

Sliding input user interface

A method, apparatus, user interface and computer program product for using a device to detect a signal corresponding to a sliding input on a touch sensitive area of the device, the sliding input being for a time setting adjustment. A time unit corresponding to a start point of the sliding input is determined, and if the signal indicates that the sliding input is substantially in a first direction, a time setting of the corresponding time unit is increased by a pre-defined increment, and if the signal indicates that the sliding input is substantially in a second direction, the time setting of the corresponding time unit is decreased by a pre-defined increment. Feedback signals are provided at regular intervals of length, along the route of the sliding movement. Those feedback signals can be sensed or felt, which helps in using the device without looking all the time at the screen, which enables the eyes-free-operation of the device for most time settings, so that they can be made with a single hand; with the thumb of the hand which holds the device.
Owner:NOKIA CORP

Personalized Voice-Driven User Interfaces for Remote Multi-User Services

InactiveUS20140039893A1Improve user experienceHighly effective, user-personalized speech recognitionSpeech recognitionInput/output processes for data processingPersonalizationMore language
Disclosed embodiments provide for personalizing a voice user interface of a remote multi-user service. A voice user interface for the remote multi-user service can be provided and voice information from an identified user can be received at the multi-user service through the voice user interface. A language model specific to the identified user can be retrieved that models one or more language elements. The retrieved language model can be applied to interpret the received voice information and a response can be generated by the multi-user service in response the interpreted voice information.
Owner:SRI INTERNATIONAL

Spectrum monitoring for PSTN subscribers

Systems for connecting PSTN lines to telephones, handsets, computers, telecopy machines and other end user interfaces or consumer electronics devices in a residence or business. Systems according to the present invention include Network Control Units which form the center of a star topology and which communicate via RF link with Wireless Access Units and handsets. Wireless Access Units feature an interface, such as, for example, a standard telephone jack, for accommodating a telephone, a fax machine, a compute modem or other device. Computers or other devices may also be accommodated by Wireless Access Units having other physical and virtual interfaces, including, for instance, serial ports or network interfaces. The Wireless Access Units may also be digital to accommodate ISDN for any other digital standard. Wireless control / monitoring accessories may also be employed to communicate with the Network Control Unit and provide additional functionality such as entrance monitoring, baby monitoring, HVAC control and other services. Such systems may monitor various bands of interest, process, store and change their operation according to information associated with signals or noise in such bands, and, if desired, report such information upstream to management nodes for various purposes.
Owner:INTER TEL INC

Communications webs with personal communications links for PSTN subscribers

Systems for connecting telecommunications infrastructure lines to telephones, handsets, computers, telecopy machines and other end user interfaces or consumer electronics devices in a residence or business. Systems according to the present invention include Network Control Units which form the center of a star topology and which communicate via RF link with Wireless Access Units and handsets. Wireless Access Units feature an interface, such as, for example, a standard telephone jack, for accommodating a telephone, a fax machine, a compute modem or other device. Computers or other devices may also be accommodated by Wireless Access Units having other physical and virtual interfaces, including, for instance, serial ports or network interfaces. The Wireless Access Units may also be digital to accommodate ISDN or any other digital standard. Wireless control / monitoring accessories may also be employed to communicate with the Network Control Unit and provide additional functionality such as entrance monitoring, baby monitoring, HVAC control and other services. Personal Communication Links provide wireless handset and speakerphone services. The Personal Communication Links include independent talk / listen paths from the unit to the Network Control Unit. In addition, each Personal Communication Link includes circuitry for automatically adjusting from high-volume / high-microphone sensitivity for speakerphone operation to low-volume / low-microphone sensitivity for conventional handset operation.
Owner:INTER TEL INC

Robot user interface for telepresence robot system

A robot system that includes a remote control station and a robot that has a camera, a monitor and a microphone. The robot includes a user interface that allows a user to link the remote control station to access the robot. By way of example, the user interface may include a list of remote control stations that can be selected by a user at the robot site to link the robot to the selected control station. The user interface can display a connectivity prompt that allows a user at the robot site to grant access to the robot. The connectivity prompt is generated in response to a request for access by a remote control station. The robot may include a laser pointer and a button that allows a user at the robot site to turn the laser pointer on and off.
Owner:JONATA SUB TWO INC +1

Packaged warehouse solution system

A data warehouse solution system comprises a metadata model, a user interface and an engine. The metadata model has an information needs model including metadata regarding information needs for building reports by users, and a data information model including metadata describing data that is available for building reports. The user interface has a customer user interface for presenting the information needs model to the users for report generation, and a modeling user interface for presenting the data information model to the users for manipulating data warehouse objects. The engine has a report management service unit for providing report management service using the information needs model, and a data management service unit for providing data management service including generation of a data warehouse using the data information model.
Owner:TWITTER INC

Communications webs for PSTN subscribers

Systems for connecting telecommunications infrastructure lines to telephones, handsets, computers, telecopy machines and other end user interfaces or consumer electronics devices in a residence or business. Systems according to the present invention include Network Control Units which form the center of a star topology and which communicate via RF link with Wireless Access Units and handsets. Wireless Access Units feature an interface, such as, for example, a standard telephone jack, for accommodating a telephone, a fax machine, a compute modem or other device. Computers or other devices may also be accommodated by Wireless Access Units having other physical and virtual interfaces, including, for instance, serial ports or network interfaces. The Wireless Access Units may also be digital to accommodate ISDN or any other digital standard. Wireless control / monitoring accessories may also be employed to communicate with the Network Control Unit and provide additional functionality such as entrance monitoring, baby monitoring, HVAC control and other services.
Owner:INTER TEL INC

Voice user interface

ActiveUS20170351487A1Reduce or avoid oneSpeech recognitionSound input/outputZoomSpeech sound
A received signal represents a user's speech. A first speaker recognition process is performed on a first portion of the received signal, to obtain a first output result. A second speaker recognition process is performed on a second portion of the received signal that is different from the first portion of the received signal, to obtain a second output result. The second speaker recognition process is different from the first speaker recognition process. The first and second output results are combined to obtain a combined output result indicating a likelihood that the user is a registered user.
Owner:CIRRUS LOGIC INC

User interface processing apparatus, method of processing user interface, and program for processing user interface

A user interface processing apparatus for controlling an application is provided. In the user interface processing apparatus, a touch on a display screen by means of a contact operation by a user on a touch panel is received. A touched position on the touch panel is detected when the touch on the display screen is received. The touched position is a position touched by the player on the display screen. A virtual controller is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen corresponding to the detected touched position in a case where the touch on the display screen is received. An operation of the virtual controller displayed on the display screen is received from the player. The application is controlled in accordance with the operation received from the player.
Owner:SQUARE ENIX HLDG CO LTD

Changing characteristics of a voice user interface

The invention generally relates to a method, apparatus, and system capable of changing a voice user interface possessing both operational characteristics and security characteristics based upon user-specific contextual information. The voice processing system consists of at least the following components: a voice user interface possessing both operational characteristics and security characteristics; a database to store user-specific contextual information; and a computer program to use the user-specific contextual information to dynamically change the operational characteristics of the voice user interface.
Owner:INTEL CORP

Method for displaying and operating user interface and electronic device

A method for displaying and operating a user interface and an electronic device are provided. In the method, a background frame is displayed. Further, a trigger signal triggered by an object on one of a plurality of areas of the background frame is received, in which the areas respectively correspond to a plurality of sub-menus of a function menu, and each of the sub-menus includes a plurality of options. The corresponding sub-menu is displayed on the area of the background frame which the trigger signal is triggered on. Thereby, usage convenience of the user interface is improved.
Owner:COMPAL ELECTRONICS INC

Multiple virtual machine consoles in a single interface

Multiple virtual machine consoles run in a single user interface as an integrated unit. Multiple virtual machines are grouped into a logical configuration, and console of each virtual machine in the configuration is displayed a single user interface, such as a browser window. Users are provided with integrated access through the single user interface to the mouse, keyboard, screen and local resources for each displayed virtual machine console. The user can move the mouse cursor between consoles, and access each virtual machine with the mouse and keyboard. In short, the user can interact with each displayed virtual machine console as an integrated object of the single user interface. Cut-and paste of text and drag-and-drop of files and folders is provided between the multiple virtual machines.
Owner:VMWARE INC

Multimodal Adaptive User Interface for an Electronic Device with Digital Branding Capabilities

A multimodal device (100) includes a segmented optical shutter (204) that functions as a morphing user interface along the front surface (105) of the multimodal device (100). The morphing user interface is configured to present one of a plurality of mode-based actuators by selectively opening and closing segments (601,602,603,604) of the segmented optical shutter (204). Each set of mode-based actuators serves as a set of user actuation targets, or keys, for the multimodal device (100). In addition to the mode-based actuators, a brand mark (107,605,606) is presented, perhaps in a keypad region (106), that corresponds to hardware, software, or services that are operational on the multimodal device (100).
Owner:MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC

Phone user interface

An electronic device having a user interface for accessing phone features. The user interface accounts for whether the electronic device is connected to a companion cellular phone. The user interface accounts for a headset is available for use to carry on a call. The user interface permits transition between using one or more of cellular phone, headset, and / or the electronic device to be used for carrying on incoming or outgoing calls.
Owner:APPLE INC

Mobile communication device user interface for manipulation of data items in a physical space

A device, system and method are provided for creation, accessing, and management of data items on a computing device, such as a mobile device, using physically-defined spatial relationships between the data items and the user. At least one of a tracking user interface and a kinetic user interface is used to determine the physical location of the mobile device with respect to the user, rather than with reference to a geographic location. Using one or both of these interfaces, individual data items may be associated with a location in the physical space surrounding the user. Data items may also be associated with a particular characteristic, such as a category or tag, based on its associated location. Data items may be subsequently retrieved by holding the mobile device in the physical space surrounding the user, then identifying those data items having an associated location proximate to the mobile device location.
Owner:MALIKIE INNOVATIONS LTD

Browse filters on a television interface

Described are a system and a corresponding user interface that couple to a media service to provide browse-filtered access to media content, in a manner that facilitates location and / or selection of a particular content item. For example, filtering categories (e.g., new arrivals, genre, and so forth) are listed vertically for navigation and selection in one column, with representations of available content (e.g., top downloads) listed vertically in another column. Queries corresponding to a home page menu as controllable via user input provide the listed items, whereby the user may navigate and select content and filtered submenus via a simplified user interface input mechanism, such as a D-Pad or the like. One filtering category may include a ratings-based category, in which a user is matched to content items based upon ratings provided by at least one ratings source affiliated with the service (a friends list).
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Zooming user interface frames embedded image frame sequence

A method is provided to display an image frame sequence comprising: displaying an image frame sequence on a display screen; and in the course of displaying the image frame sequence, displaying a zooming user interface (ZUI) frame sequence on the display screen.
Owner:PREZI
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