Patent ID: 7154473
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising the steps of: displaying a menu and an indicator for selecting one of menu items of said menu; making a selection of a menu item by using said indicator; displaying a sub menu corresponding to the selected menu item, with said sub menu being comprised of a plurality of sub menu items contextually related to said menu item; automatically adjusting the position of said indicator to be located within said sub menu; storing a location of the selected menu item within a display screen; automatically adjusting the display of said indicator to the stored location of the selected menu item when said sub menu is erased; initiating display of said menu on a display screen by manually pressing a selection key on said a remote controller; moving said indicator within said screen by manipulating a cursor controller mounted on said remote controller; and making said selection by manual manipulation of said selection key.