SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING COMPUTER PROGRAMS USING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

摘要

A computing device (10) having a graphical interface system for navigating computer programs (33)is provided. The system includes a navigation display (12) showing an organizational model (32) of a computer program (33) that is formed by concentric rings (34) representing levels of options (38) within the computer program. At least one of the rings is an active ring, which is emphasized to show selectable options. The options represent either categories of other options or features of the computer program. The options may be represented by icons (40) or words. A method for navigating a computer program using the organizational model includes using a graphical user interface to select options on an active ring. Selecting a category option activates an inner ring (46) that displays options related to the previously selected option on the next higher ring. The user continues navigating through inner rings (46) until a feature option is selected, which invokes a feature of the computer program.