| 摘要 |
A control system with a simplified control device ( 10 ) for direct selection of electronic media operations, and for programmed navigation through the content without using dedicated navigation functions of a media player. The simplified control device ( 10 ) includes a limited number of keys, comprising direct-select keys ( 20 - 26 ) and navigation keys ( 30 - 36 ), which transmit programmable number key signals rather than dedicated key signals. Direct-select keys ( 20 - 26 ) are visually associated with icons displayed by the medial player by shape, color, and/or the like. The icons are dynamically associated with portions of content and/or software instructions stored on a medium, such as a DVD. Activating a direct-select key ( 20 - 26 ) cause the media player to access the associated content and/or instructions. The simplified remote control device ( 10 ) also includes navigation keys ( 30 - 36 ) associated with software instructions stored on the DVD, so that navigation operations are consistent for any media player that reads from the DVD. Dedicated keys can also be included.
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