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WO1998040995A1
WO1998040995A1 PCT/DE1998/000654 DE9800654W WO9840995A1 WO 1998040995 A1 WO1998040995 A1 WO 1998040995A1 DE 9800654 W DE9800654 W DE 9800654W WO 9840995 A1 WO9840995 A1 WO 9840995A1
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user interface
keypads
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Niels Carlsen
Christine Kocourek
Rony Vogel
Joachim Maass
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Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/247—Telephone sets including user guidance or feature selection means facilitating their use
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/247—Telephone sets including user guidance or feature selection means facilitating their use
    • H04M1/2477—Telephone sets including user guidance or feature selection means facilitating their use for selecting a function from a menu display
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/247—Telephone sets including user guidance or feature selection means facilitating their use
    • H04M1/2471—Configurable and interactive telephone terminals with subscriber controlled features modifications, e.g. with ADSI capability [Analog Display Services Interface]
    • H04M1/2472—Configurable and interactive telephone terminals with subscriber controlled features modifications, e.g. with ADSI capability [Analog Display Services Interface] with programmable function keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/22—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a touch pad, a touch sensor or a touch detector

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  • the invention relates to a user interface according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • the simplest form of a user interface was found in the earlier telephones, namely only a dial for establishing a connection to an external communication subscriber.
  • the user interface usually contains a keypad for entering the phone number and a display device in the form of a display.
  • the user interface can also have other keys, such as speed dial keys or other function keys for redial, open listening and the like.
  • a user interface is displayed on the monitor or on the display device.
  • the various key functions can be activated by selecting them with the mouse or using the cursor keys.
  • the keypad of a telephone can, for example, be programmed in such a way that a preset number is dialed when any key is pressed. This method is particularly useful for toddlers who can call their parents this way, for example when visiting friends.
  • a user interface for a telephone or for a telephone function has a keypad and a display device.
  • the keypad contains number keys and next to them, for example, keys for a short call. Furthermore, keys can be provided for special functions, such as diverting calls, callback and / or redialing.
  • the user interface has a touch-sensitive surface.
  • the buttons for the various functions for operating the telephone are shown on this area.
  • the associated function is activated by touching a keypad, for example the dialed number of a phone number is provided for the connection establishment or a function such as open listening is activated.
  • the number and / or the graphic representation of the keypads can be changed.
  • a display device for example an LC display, can also be integrated in the user interface according to the invention.
  • the symbols to represent the keypads are available as example ⁇ from a symbol generator.
  • a TRUCTURING the invention is the graphic representation of the keys is input via an editing by the user. The user can then freely define the shape, type and number of key and function fields.
  • the user interface of the telephone or of the communication terminal can be made switchable, for example, between three representations of the keypads.
  • the first display is the normal display, in which all functions can be called, and therefore all keypads assigned to these functions are shown on the user interface. With this user interface in normal representation, all functional features of the terminal are available to the user.
  • the keypads are labeled with numbers and / or texts.
  • a second representation of the user interface is a so-called "child representation".
  • the keypads are larger than that of the normal display.
  • the keypads can also be labeled with symbols. These symbols can be, for example, faces, figures or similar drawings, which are known per se from the clipart program of personal computers.
  • a third representation enables, for example, simple operation of the communication terminal. Not all keypads are shown on the user interface, and therefore not all functions of the terminal can be called up. The basic functions can be selected with this user interface, thus ensuring simple operation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a user interface for a communications terminal or for a communications terminal function, comprising a touch-sensitive surface with key fields whose functions are touch activated. The number and/or graphic representation of said key fields can be varied.

Description

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Benutzeroberfläche für ein TelefonUser interface for a phone
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Benutzeroberfläche gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a user interface according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
Die einfachste Form einer Benutzeroberfläche wiesen die frü- heren Telefone auf, nämlich nur eine Wählscheibe zum Aufbau einer Verbindung zu einem externen Kommunikationsteilnehmer. Bei modernen Telefonen enthält die Benutzeroberfläche meist einen Tastaturblock, zur Eingabe der Rufnummer, und eine Anzeigeeinrichtung in Form eines Displays . Neben dem Tastatur- block kann die Benutzeroberfläche noch weitere Tasten aufweisen, wie beispielsweise Kurzwahltasten oder sonstige Funktionstasten für Wahlwiederholung, Lauthören und Ähnliches mehr.The simplest form of a user interface was found in the earlier telephones, namely only a dial for establishing a connection to an external communication subscriber. In modern telephones, the user interface usually contains a keypad for entering the phone number and a display device in the form of a display. In addition to the keypad, the user interface can also have other keys, such as speed dial keys or other function keys for redial, open listening and the like.
Bei der Verwendung einer Datenverarbeitungsanlage, beispiels- weise eines Personal Computers oder eines Notebooks, zur Realisierung einer Telefonfunktion wird eine Benutzeroberfläche auf den Monitor bzw. auf der Anzeigeeinrichtung dargestellt. Durch Anwahl mit der Maus oder mit Hilfe der Cursortasten können die verschiedenen Tastenfunktionen aktiviert werden.When using a data processing system, for example a personal computer or a notebook, to implement a telephone function, a user interface is displayed on the monitor or on the display device. The various key functions can be activated by selecting them with the mouse or using the cursor keys.
Der Tastaturblock eines Telefons kann beispielsweise derart programmiert werden, so daß bei einem Druck auf eine beliebige Taste eine voreingestellte Rufnummer angewählt wird. Diese Methode ist besonders für Kleinkinder praktisch, die auf diese Art ihre Eltern, beispielsweise zu Besuch bei Freunden, anrufen können.The keypad of a telephone can, for example, be programmed in such a way that a preset number is dialed when any key is pressed. This method is particularly useful for toddlers who can call their parents this way, for example when visiting friends.
Für ältere oder fehlsichtige Leute ist oftmals die Beschriftung der Funktionstasten zu klein und kann nicht gelesen wer- den. Bei der Anordnung einer Vielzahl von Tasten und Funktionstasten auf der Benutzeroberfläche werden diese sehr klein, so daß eine Fehlbedienung durch Vertippen leicht möglich ist. Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde eine auch für unterschiedliche Benutzer komfortable Benutzeroberfläche anzugeben.The labeling of the function keys is often too small for older or defective people and cannot be read. If a large number of keys and function keys are arranged on the user interface, these become very small, so that incorrect operation is easily possible by typing errors. T he E rfindung its object to provide a convenient for different user interface.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst .This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1.
Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbei- spieles näher beschrieben.The invention is described in more detail below with the aid of an exemplary embodiment.
Eine Benutzeroberfläche für ein Telefon oder für eine Telefonfunktion weist ein Tastenfeld und eine Anzeigeeinrichtung auf. Das Tastenfeld enthält Zifferntasten und daneben bei- spielsweise Tasten für einen Kurzruf. Weiter können Tasten für Sonderfunktionen vorgesehen sein, wie Anruf umleiten, Rückruf und/oder Wahlwiederholung.A user interface for a telephone or for a telephone function has a keypad and a display device. The keypad contains number keys and next to them, for example, keys for a short call. Furthermore, keys can be provided for special functions, such as diverting calls, callback and / or redialing.
Bei der Realisierung der Telefonfunktion mit einem Personal Computer ist eine solche Benutzeroberfläche mit diesen Tastenfunktionen am Monitor dargestellt.When realizing the telephone function with a personal computer, such a user interface with these key functions is shown on the monitor.
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Benutzeroberfläche eine berührungs- sensitive Fläche auf. Auf dieser Fläche sind die Tastenfelder für die verschiedenen Funktionen zur Bedienung des Telefons dargestellt. Durch Berührung eines Tastenfeldes wird die zugehörige Funktion aktiviert, beispielsweise die angewählte Ziffer einer Rufnummer für den Verbindungsaufbau bereitgestellt oder eine Funktion wie Lauthören eingeschaltet. Die Anzahl und/oder die graphische Darstellung der Tastenfelder ist veränderbar.According to the invention, the user interface has a touch-sensitive surface. The buttons for the various functions for operating the telephone are shown on this area. The associated function is activated by touching a keypad, for example the dialed number of a phone number is provided for the connection establishment or a function such as open listening is activated. The number and / or the graphic representation of the keypads can be changed.
In die erfindungsgemäße Benutzeroberfläche kann auch eine Anzeigeeinrichtung, beispielsweise ein LC-Display integriert sein, Die Symbole zur Darstellung der Tastenfelder sind beispiels¬ weise aus einem Symbolgenerator abrufbar. Bei einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die graphische Darstellung der Tastenfelder über eine Editierfunktion vom Benutzer selbst eingebbar. Der Benutzer kann dann Form, Art und Anzahl der Tasten- und Funktionsfeider frei festlegen.A display device, for example an LC display, can also be integrated in the user interface according to the invention. The symbols to represent the keypads are available as example ¬ from a symbol generator. In another A TRUCTURING the invention is the graphic representation of the keys is input via an editing by the user. The user can then freely define the shape, type and number of key and function fields.
Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann die Benutzeroberfläche des Telefons bzw. des Kommunikationsendgerätes bei- spielsweise zwischen drei Darstellungen der Tastenfelder um- schaltbar ausgebildet sein.In a further development of the invention, the user interface of the telephone or of the communication terminal can be made switchable, for example, between three representations of the keypads.
Die erste Darstellung sei die Normaldarstellung, in der sämtliche Funktionen aufrufbar, und daher sämtliche diesen Funk- tionen zugeordneten Tastenfelder auf der Bedienoberfläche dargestellt sind. Bei dieser Benutzeroberfläche in Normaldarstellung stehen dem Benutzer sämtliche Funktionsmerkmale des Endgerätes zur Verfügung. Die Tastenfelder sind mit Ziffern und/oder Texten beschriftet .The first display is the normal display, in which all functions can be called, and therefore all keypads assigned to these functions are shown on the user interface. With this user interface in normal representation, all functional features of the terminal are available to the user. The keypads are labeled with numbers and / or texts.
Eine zweite Darstellung der Benutzeroberfläche sei eine sogenannte "Kinderdarstellung". Bei dieser Ausführungsform sind die Tastenfelder größer als die der Normaldarstellung. Weiter können die Tastenfelder mit Symbolen beschriftet sein. Diese Symbole können beispielsweise Gesichter, Figuren oder ähnliche Zeichnungen sein, die an und für sich aus dem Clipart- Programm von Personalcomputern bekannt sind.A second representation of the user interface is a so-called "child representation". In this embodiment, the keypads are larger than that of the normal display. The keypads can also be labeled with symbols. These symbols can be, for example, faces, figures or similar drawings, which are known per se from the clipart program of personal computers.
Eine dritte Darstellung ermöglicht beispielsweise eine Ein- fachbedienung des Kommunikationsendgerätes. Hierbei sind nicht sämtliche Tastenfelder auf der Benutzeroberfläche dargestellt, und damit sind auch nicht alle Funktionen des Endgerätes aufrufbar. Mit dieser Benutzeroberfläche sind die Grundfunktionen anwählbar, und damit ist eine einfache Bedie- nung sichergestellt. A third representation enables, for example, simple operation of the communication terminal. Not all keypads are shown on the user interface, and therefore not all functions of the terminal can be called up. The basic functions can be selected with this user interface, thus ensuring simple operation.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Benutzeroberfläche für ein Kommunikationsendgerät oder für eine Kommunikationsendgeräte-Funktion gekennzeichnet durch eine berührungssensitive Fläche, auf der Tastenfelder dargestellt sind, deren zugehörige Funktionen durch Berührung aktivierbar sind, wobei die Anzahl und/oder die graphische Darstellung der Tastenfelder veränderbar ist .1. User interface for a communication terminal or for a communication terminal function characterized by a touch-sensitive area on which keypads are shown, the associated functions of which can be activated by touch, the number and / or the graphic representation of the keypads being changeable.
2. Benutzeroberfläche nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die graphische Darstellung der Tastenfelder aus einem Symbol- generator abrufbar ist .2. User interface according to claim 1, characterized in that the graphical representation of the key fields can be called up from a symbol generator.
3. Benutzeroberfläche nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die graphische Darstellung der Tastenfelder über eine Edi- tierfunktion eingebbar ist.3. User interface according to claim 1, characterized in that the graphic representation of the keypads can be entered via an editing function.
4. Benutzeroberfläche nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Benutzeroberfläche zwischen mindestens zwei graphischen Darstellungen der Tastenfelder umschaltbar ausgebildet ist. 4. User interface according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the user interface is designed to be switchable between at least two graphical representations of the keypads.
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