Patent ID: 6313851
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
A system for selecting options associated with a computer that permits operation of applications in a computer mode and in a theater mode, said system comprising:a display device for displaying a fist list of menu options and a list of unique accelerators where each accelerator is associated with one of said first list of menu options, said options having functions, said first list of menu options relating to at least one application of said applications, said at least one application having two modes of operation corresponding to said computer mode and said theater mode, wherein different modes, different menus are displayed for the same functions;a receiving device for receiving from a remote control device a key press associated with one of said accelerators; andan execution device for performing a function corresponding to the one accelerator in accordance with the current mode of operation and said at least one application.