Patent ID: 8307302

Claim:
A remote control handset for navigating a user interface of an entertainment device, the user interface having a hierarchical menu structure with at least two levels, said remote control handset including: a body having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being substantially opposite to the upper surface; a first actuation element provided on the upper surface of said body; and a second actuation element provided on the lower surface of said body, wherein said first actuation element is configured to provide a signal for navigation through levels of the hierarchical menu structure in a first direction; and said second actuation element is configured to provide a signal for navigation through levels of the hierarchical menu structure in a second direction that is opposite to said first direction, wherein both of said first actuation element and said second actuation element are push buttons, said first actuation element is configured to be depressed in a direction that defines the positive direction of a first axis, and said second actuation element is configured to be depressed in a direction that has a component in the negative direction along said first axis.