Patent ID: 6437811
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A visual display for an optical image device, comprising:a first screen, comprising: at least two data files displayed on the visual display; at least one function label, wherein each function label identifies a function operable on at least one data file; and at least one function indicator for each paired data file and function operable on that data file, wherein each function indicator is displayable in first, second, third, and fourth selected-function-display modes, wherein the first selected-function-display mode indicates that the associated function identified by the function label is deselected and cannot be selected, wherein the second selected-function-display mode indicates that the associated function is deselected and can be selected, wherein the third selected-function-display mode indicates that the associated function is selected and cannot be deselected, and wherein the fourth selected-function-display mode indicates that the associated function is selected and can be deselected.