Patent ID: 8970647
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling a portable media device using an accessory, the method comprising, by the accessory: providing configuration information to a portable media device, the configuration information including display dimensions and a display rule specifying a minimum size of an image element; receiving from the portable media device a first graphical user interface image, the first graphical user interface image being based at least in part on the display dimensions and the display rule, the first graphical user interface image including a plurality of selectable items; displaying an image including the first graphical user interface image on a display device of the accessory; detecting user operation of an input control of the accessory, wherein the user operation of the input control selects a selectable item of the plurality of selectable items of the first graphical user interface image; sending to the portable media device an input signal indicating that the input control was operated; receiving from the portable media device a second graphical user interface image, the second graphical user interface image reflecting the selection of the selectable item of the first graphical user interface image; and displaying an image including the second graphical user interface image on the display device of the accessory.