GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE HAVING AN ORBITAL MENU SYSTEM

摘要

A graphical user interface (200) for display on a touchscreen display of an electronic user device includes an orbital menu (220) that has a plurality of displayed selectable icons (230) arranged in a first essentially circular pattern, wherein the selectable icons are a predetermined number of otherwise available icons for a current menu level (225) of the orbital menu. In certain embodiments, the available icons are user selectable so as to be able to access device functions, menu levels, device options, etc. The orbital menu may include a number of hidden icons, which correspond to the remaining available icons that otherwise exceed the predetermined number. Additionally, the orbital menu may include a graphical representation of the selectable icons as spinning along the first essentially circular pattern in response to a user contact of the orbital menu provided using the touchscreen display.