Patent ID: 7058902
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions for performing steps comprising: receiving a user request for a display of menu choices corresponding to actions performable with regard to an object, wherein the object has a representation upon a display screen of a computer system having a graphical user interface and wherein receiving a user request for a display of menu choices comprises receiving a request initiated with a stylus user input selection device; receiving an indication of the location and orientation of the stylus with respect to the display screen, wherein said indication is received at the time of the user request for a display of menu choices; displaying the menu choices, wherein each of the actions performable with regard to the object is identified by a unique icon, the icons are displayed in an array of at least two columns and two rows, displaying the menu choices comprises displaying the icons spaced such that any of the icons can be selected without substantial movement of the hand or wrist of the user holding the stylus, and displaying the menu choices comprises displaying the icons in a menu positioned on the screen, based upon the indication of the stylus location and orientation, so as not to be obscured by a hand holding the stylus; receiving a user selection of an icon, wherein the selection is made with the stylus; and performing the action identified by the selected icon.