Patent ID: 6549219
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A computer based menu system comprising a plurality of levels of software menu items, said system comprising:a first pie menu comprising a first grouping of said menu items, said first grouping of menu items comprising one or more items, said items dynamically selected based on importance, said importance including any of frequency of use, popularity, historical favorites, and positioned based on a relationship between individual items and items between said levels; at least a second pie menu comprising a second grouping of menu items formed concentrically and essentially encapsulating said first grouping of menu items, said at least second grouping of menu items comprising secondary menu items, said secondary menu items dynamically selected based on importance, said importance including any of frequency of use, popularity, historical favorites, and positioned based on a relationship between individual items within a common level and items between said levels.