DE10237343A1 - Information navigation system is in form of a user panel with information menus that may be scrolled to select modes and functions - Google Patents

Abstract

The user panel (1) has a display for information (12) and two menus that allow the user to select facilities. The menus have a series of rectangular fields (8,9) that allow the user to select such as TV mode, radio mode, video mode as well as favourite channels etc. Selection is made using scroll keys (2,5).

Description

The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for navigation on a user interface.

In particular, the present concerns Invention the provision of preferably electronically implemented Navigation aids on a graphical user interface, such as in particular for controlling computers or other information processors or information-presenting devices is used to Selection and activation of certain control commands by a graphic representation from currently in a certain operating state of the information processor possible control options to support.

Furthermore, the present concerns In particular, the invention also preferably provides electronically implement navigation aids on user interfaces Images on a television screen are blended to the television viewer an aid in the search and selection of program and / or programming functions to select television programs and / or to select Control commands for operating a television or peripheral devices connected to it (e.g. Video cassette recorder).

Process according to the generic term of Claim 1 or arrangements according to the preamble of the claim 14 are e.g. known from WO 00/65429.

In this state of the art an arrangement of crossed menu bars disclosed. The menu bars include a linear one above the other or linearly adjacent arrangement of fields in the form rectangular Frame. The individual fields contain entries that determine the content of certain menu items Symbolize (control commands). A navigation pointer can be created using Arrow direction keys over suitable aids, e.g. an infrared control or a keyboard, activated between the individual fields. This allows the entry in a specific field to be selected and thus the one assigned to the entry in the graphical user interface menu item within a given structure of control commands by means of intended for this Tools are activated, i.e. it can be the one selected Action assigned to the entry (e.g. "START VCR recording") to be triggered.

In this known prior art the two menu bars each "scrollable" in itself, i.e. it exists both for the horizontally as well for the vertical menu bar the possibility, using a navigation pointer from one specific field to the next hiking and doing so from the respective toolbar on one Change section of the user interface displayed on the screen. there this "scroll" process takes place for the first menu bar in Upward / downward direction; for the second menu bar in left / right direction.

In the disclosed in WO 00/65429 State of the art provides that the entries in the fields of the two crossed menu bars logically in a hierarchical relationship to each other stand and in this sense there is a primary menu bar with higher-level main menu items and a secondary menu bar with sub-menu items gives.

If you activate a certain main menu item in the primary menu bar (e.g. "TV provider" or "Volume") with a navigation pointer such as a mouse pointer displayed on the user interface, a selection of the associated options is displayed in the secondary bar (e.g. for "TV provider": ARD ^TM , ZDFTM, PRO7TM, PREMIERE ^TM , SAT1 ^TM , etc., or for "volume" a sequence of numerical values representing the volume).

By moving the navigation pointer further, a desired menu sub-item can then be selected in the secondary bar (eg "Volume value 3 " ). The control command corresponding to the selected menu sub-item is then triggered by means of an additional activation button (for example, the volume is actually set to the preset volume value "3").

In field trials with subjects however, it turns out that this known from the prior art navigation technology with two crossed menu bars has a number of disadvantages: For users with "Western" reading habits (Standard reading direction from left to right with line breaks at the top right down left) is what is known from the prior art Navigation system is sometimes confusing and counterintuitive, because in single steps in the horizontally arranged menu bar too against the above Read standard reading direction or the navigation pointer against it Standard reading direction is shifted.

The focus area through the intersection two intersecting menu bars is formed on the user interface not necessarily a well-defined position. This can be too user confusion due to orientation errors to lead.

In the area of the crossed menu bars the background is completely through the menu bars covered. This allows the viewer to view the user interface only capture a limited portion of the background. This is particularly so disturbing for applications in connection with those shown in the background TV pictures, because here sometimes important screen contents are continuously stay hidden.

The object of the present invention is therefore in particular to offer an alternative concept for navigation aids for such known user interfaces.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a Method according to claim 1 or an arrangement according to claim 14 solved. The other siblings as well as the dependent ones Expectations relate to advantageous embodiments of the present invention.

The basis of the invention new idea is that a the main menu items a graphical user interface containing and shown in the form of a first vertical column Primary menu bar on the left in addition to at least a second, also vertical Column is shown, with the second column preferably each to one in the primary bar chosen Main menu item logically subordinate submenu items are displayed. This Concept is called "VBar" arrangement (for "vertical bars") and has proven to be particularly intuitive in field tests with test subjects accessible, easy learnable and ergonomically proven.

The advantages and features of the present invention also result from the following explanation of preferred exemplary embodiments in Connection with the drawings.

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1 a schematic representation of a device for generating a user interface;

2 one by the in 1 The device shown generated a first embodiment of an inventive arrangement of a user interface as shown on a television screen, two hierarchically arranged columns are provided and the hierarchical descent from a superordinate activated 1st hierarchy level to a subordinate 2nd hierarchy level is illustrated by means of a navigation information element;

3 in the 2 User interface shown, entries in the 2nd column being active and the hierarchical ascent from a subordinate activated 2nd hierarchy level to a higher 1st hierarchy level being illustrated by means of a navigation information element;

4 one by the in 1 Device shown generated second embodiment of an inventive arrangement of a user interface, wherein three hierarchically arranged columns are provided;

5 one by the in 1 Device shown generated third embodiment of an inventive arrangement of a user interface, again two hierarchically arranged columns are provided;

6 one by the in 1 Device shown generated fourth embodiment of an arrangement of a user interface according to the invention, parts of the 1st column being omitted in order to save display space;

7 one by the in 1 The device shown generated a fifth embodiment of an arrangement of a user interface according to the invention, parts of a 1st column and parts of a 2nd column being omitted in order to save display space.

1 shows a schematic representation of a device already known from the prior art for generating arrangements of user interfaces according to the invention.

In a database 120 are via an external interface 118 external data (eg text content) saved. The in the database 120 Stored data is transferred to a video graphics generator 116 given. The video graphics generator continues to be from a graphics library 114 fed with graphic objects from a database 112 for graphic objects. The from the database 120 Data supplied are in the video graphics generator 116 with those from the graphics library 114 Delivered objects graphically linked and arranged in the form of menu items on a graphical user interface. Through an input device 124 are control commands from a user in the video graphics generator 116 fed in, which then rearranges the graphic link of the menu items on the user interface depending on the incoming control commands.

The user interface 1 is on an output device 100 displayed. This enables a user to navigate visually through certain menu items. By activating individual menu items with suitable tools, such as mouse pointers displayed on the user interface, certain information from the database 120 can be called up or certain interactions with connected peripheral devices (not shown) can be triggered.

The invention is illustrated below by way of example of an application in the field of menu display for user interfaces for a television set.

2 shows a first embodiment of a user interface 1 as they do with one in 1 shown device can be generated according to the invention. In the present embodiment, this user interface is superimposed on a background television image (not shown) on a television screen. As a rule, a background image (not shown) (which changes over time) will be superimposed on the television screen, for example television images as can be seen in a program which has just been set by the user.

The above this wallpaper in 2 First embodiment of a user interface displayed according to the invention 1 has a relatively far left on the screen (but not necessarily flush with the left edge) the final section of the screen) 1st column 5 and a second column, preferably slightly offset to the right of it 6 on. In addition, there is an information field on the user interface, preferably slightly offset to the right from the second column 12 provided, which will be explained in more detail later.

Both the 1st column 5 as well as the 2nd column 6 includes a number of entries 10 , each with fields drawn here in a rectangular shape 13 are enclosed. In 2 the letters A, B, C, D, E and F in the fields in the 1st column represent the user-selectable menu items of a main menu of a control program.

Each of these letters in the 1st column 5 corresponds to a specific menu item. In the case of a set-top box with a connected television that is suitable both for the reception of (digital) television programs and for the reception of (digital) radio programs, these menu entries could be assigned as follows, for example:

• A: "TV operation"
• B: "Pay TV operation"
• C: "Radio operation"
• D: "Internal menu" (e.g. device settings like volume, Screen contrast, etc.)
• E: "Applications" (e.g. selection of electronic program guides - EPG, video recorder programming, Etc. )
• Q: "Favorites" (limited Selection of favorite TV and / or favorite radio channels from all of them potentially available standing channels).

There is a navigation information element above the 1st column 2 in the form of an up arrow key symbol 3 shown, below the 1st column is a navigation hint element 2 in the form of a down arrow key symbol 3 ' shown.

These arrow keys shown on the user interface 3 . 3 ' can be activated, for example, by a button (not shown) on an input device communicating with the television, such as an infrared remote control (not shown).

Activate the up arrow key 3 Once briefly, the entries in the 1st column shift, for example, such that the entry "A" moves upward out of the user interface and the entry "B" takes the place of the entry "A", the entry "C" the location of the entry "B", etc. An in 2 The entry "G" that cannot be seen then moves into the field where in 2 the entry "F" stands. Simply press the arrow key several times 3 or alternatively press the arrow key continuously 3 thus ensures that entries move successively upwards into the fields arranged above their original field while simultaneously moving up entries that were not originally visible on the user interface.

In the case of a finite number of entries, this "scroll function" for moving the entries is preferably logically arranged in a ring structure. If, for example, there are a series of eleven entries A, B, C, ..., I, J, K, but and the visible section of the user interface as in 1 shown only six fields 13 are provided to display entries, for example, in an initial situation only entries A to F can be displayed on the user interface. Is then by repeated simple or permanent pressing of the arrow key 3 reached that the entry K in the bottom field in the left column in 2 has moved upwards, the next time you press the arrow key, it moves 3 the entry K in the second lowest field and the entry A in the lowest field.

Below the 1st column is a navigation information element 2 in the form of a down arrow key 3 ' shown. Pressing this arrow key leads in an analogous manner to pressing the arrow key explained above 3 For example, to move down the entries in the fields. If, for example, there is a logical ring structure of entries A, B, C, ..., I, J, K, the arrow key is pressed once 3 ' for the entries A to E in 2 all slide down one field, the entry F disappears from the displayed user interface and the entry K in the in 2 field occupied with the entry A moves.

Of course you can use the arrow keys 3 . 3 ' assigned directions of movement can also be reversed.

In 2 the 1st column on the user interface is characterized as an "active" column in that the fields belonging to it for entries A to F together with the display fields for the navigation information elements positioned above or below it (up arrow key 3 and down arrow key 3 ' ) are shaded with gray.

In 2 entry E is marked as a selected entry. In 2 This is done, for example, by a black bar running from left to right at the level of the field belonging to entry E. 8th is deposited. Instead of such a black bar 8th However, other measures to highlight entry E can also be selected. For example, the field containing the focused entry E could be highlighted with a stronger shade of gray than the fields for the other entries in the first column or the letter "E" representing the entry E could be highlighted in special fonts, eg bold.

At the in 2 The first embodiment of a user interface according to the invention shown is shown to the right of the active 1st column, a second column, which is characterized by missing or less intensive gray shading as the currently inactive 2nd column. This 2nd column again consists of egg a row of vertically stacked rectangular fields 13 with entries contained therein 10 ,

In 2 the entries in the 2nd column are labeled with the letters E1 to E6. This is intended to express that the entries in the 2nd column are logically hierarchical in relation to the entries in the 1st column. If the entries A, B, C, ..., I, J, K in the 1st column are considered as elements of a main menu of a control program, then in the 2nd column there are elements (E1, E2, ..., E6 ) for an entry "E" in the column currently selected as the active entry in 2 associated submenus are displayed.

If the entry E in the 1st column corresponds, for example, to a menu item "Applications" in a user interface for controlling a television set operated with a set-top box, the entries E1 to E6 in the 2nd column could correspond to the following submenu items, for example:
E1: Selection of an electronic program guide (EPG)
E2: VCR programming
Etc.

The entries are also in the 2nd column 10 from a logical point of view, preferably arranged in a ring structure.

There in 2 the 2nd column is not activated, there is currently no way to navigate between the menu items (entries) in the 2nd column up or down. That is why in the 2 shown display no navigation information elements in the form of arrow keys above or below the 2nd column provided.

A navigation hint item 2 in the form of a right arrow key 4 symbolizes the possibility of moving from the field with the entry E to the right to the second column, ie by activating the arrow key 4 the 1st column is deactivated and the 2nd column is activated. The navigation in the up or down direction in the now activated 2nd column then takes place analogously with navigation information elements then displayed above or below the 2nd column (cf. 3 ) in the form of up and down arrow keys.

In the in 2 The arrangement shown is currently the entry E in the 1st column and the entry E5 in the 2nd column at the level of the black bar B. By this or similar measures for graphical highlighting, the fields associated with the entries E and E5 are highlighted graphically and the "focused" entries contained in them.

The black bar (or the others Means for graphic highlighting) is preferably in one fixed height provided in the vertical direction. This results in a firm predefined positioning for the focus area. This enables the user to be intuitive and easy to find and find yourself right on the user interface.

You hike in 2 with the arrow key 4 In the 2nd column, this is activated and the field containing the focused entry E5 can be addressed directly by pressing the corresponding activation buttons (not shown) on an infrared remote control or a keyboard, i.e. the menu item corresponding to the entry E5 can be triggered immediately with a single activation command ,

To the right of the 2nd column is a special information field 12 intended. In this information field, text information can be faded in, which offers the user information about the contents of the activated columns and / or the focused fields and / or an entry that is currently to be activated and thus aids in navigation on the user interface.

In the arrangement according to the invention a primary menu bar with at least one secondary bar two or more columns form one hierarchically in a logical relationship tiered navigation structure.

It is at most at any time one column marked as "active" while the other column are marked as "passive".

There is a specific one at all times Focused entry in each column / and highlighted by graphic means) and additional information on at least one of the focused entries is in an additional Information field shown.

The focused entries are there always in a fixed location, the so-called focus area. To the To switch focus, all the elements in a column are as long moves until the desired entry takes the place of the previously focused entry.

All focused entries are there always on a common line.

At the in 2 shown arrangement are small gaps in the vertical direction both within the fields in a common column 9 left, as well as small gaps in the horizontal direction between the fields in the vertically adjacent columns. In these small gaps the television picture shown in the background or a graphic that is covered in the area of the fields due to their gray shading (partially transparent) can be viewed undisturbed.

Even if there are only small fragments of the Overall picture should be, which can be seen undisturbed in such gaps, so deliver these fragments in their entirety provide the viewer with valuable information to which through the fields, entries and partially covered bars Background image as the human brain is able to do such To complement fragments sensibly.

3 shows again the in 2 gezeig te embodiment of a user interface generated according to the invention. However, the entries in the 2nd column are now active and the 2nd column is marked as active with a gray background. For navigation between the individual submenu entries E1, E2, ...; E6 in the 2nd column are opposite the representation in 1 now up / down arrow keys 3 . 3 ' shown in the left column above or below the fields containing the entries E1 to E6. In 3 Such up / down arrow keys are now missing 3 . 3 ' in the right column because it is currently deactivated. Using a navigation information element 2 in the form of an arrow key pointing to the left ( 4 ' ) is in 3 illustrates the possibility of a hierarchical ascent from the logically subordinate activated 2nd hierarchy level to the currently superordinate 1st hierarchy level.

The other elements correspond to the representation in 2 and are therefore not explained again.

4 shows one by the in 1 Device shown generateable second embodiment of a user interface 1 , There are now three hierarchically arranged columns with fields, each with entries. In this embodiment, the third column shows further submenu items E51, E52, ..., E56 for an entry E5 currently focused in the second column. These are all hierarchically subordinate to E5, but are considered to be equivalent within the third column.

In 4 shows a current state of the user interface in which the entry E55 is focused in the 3rd column and information associated with this entry E55 in the information field 12 are displayed. At the same time, the user has moved back into the 2nd column using the navigation information elements and could now by activating the left arrow key 4 ' go back to the entries in the 1st column.

5 shows one by the in 1 Device shown can be generated third embodiment for an inventive arrangement of a user interface 1 , but now the 1st column and the 2nd column have been moved to the bottom right of the screen. Furthermore, the information field belonging to the focused entries B and B2 is omitted to save space. This results in a more compact arrangement than in FIG 2 or 3 shown, which also has a different optical center of gravity than in the case of moving to the lower right corner of the screen 2 and 3 ,

If you provide options for how the user can freely choose the positioning of the columns on the available screen surface, the user has the option of keeping certain areas of the screen background free in any case. This can be particularly advantageous in cases where the screen background shows static or only slowly and / or slowly changing pictures (eg news anchors in the studio) and it is characterized by the in 2 and 3 otherwise the positioning of the 1st and 2nd column would result in a (quasi) permanent cross-fading of picture elements considered essential due to the arrangement of the navigation aids.

6 shows one by the in 1 The device shown generates a third embodiment of a user interface 1, which essentially corresponds to that in 2 and 3 shown arrangement corresponds. To save space and to be able to see more area of the background image undisturbed, all entries that are not currently focused are hidden in the 1st column. The information field belonging to the currently focused entry X5 in the 2nd column has also been blended out here in order to save space.

7 shows one by the in 1 The device shown can be generated fourth embodiment of an inventive arrangement of a user interface 1 which is essentially the one in 2 and 3 shown arrangement corresponds. In contrast to this, there is again a so-called reduced display: In order to save space and to be able to display more of the image in the background, all fields except a currently focused field with the entry X are hidden in the activated 1st column. The user is at a menu item where, from the currently focused entry X in the 1st column, it is possible to control the associated submenu items with the entries X1, X2, ..., X6 in the 2nd column on the right. This is done again by activating the right arrow pointer 4 ,

The advantages of the arrangement according to the invention of at least two perpendicular and parallel to each other menu column for one Navigation devices are the following: Two or more perpendicular adjacent columns represent for the user with "western" imprinted Reading habits a clearly defined and intuitively easy to do hierarchical arrangement.

Navigation using direction keys within a column (up / down movement between logically equivalent Options) and between the parallel to each other and in logical In a hierarchical relationship neighboring columns (left / right movement) is easy to grasp and memorizable. When learning the use of the arrangement according to the invention A navigation aid can usually be found even on the inexperienced user on operating instructions be dispensed with, as an effect of learning arises through practice.

The fixed, highlighted Focus area allows a quick and clear position determination at any time and Orientation for the user.

The concept can be adapted to the respective requirements adjust: It is suitable for a full-screen display for as well a reduced representation.

This means there is one at all times largest possible area of the Background visible, i.e. not covered by foreground elements.

The columns form a clearly defined space. The rest Space stands for other tasks without overlap to disposal.

The remaining space can, for example, by an additional Information field that is the focus of the entry explained in more detail.

Due to the arrangement in columns a graphical connection between the focus area and that logically linked Information field possible.

Returns the list of entries in each If a logically closed ring is split, the user comes to the destination in every direction of movement of the navigation aids, even if the entry you are looking for is not in the beginning of a movement shown section of a user interface is visible.

By the inventive arrangement is space for Navigation instructions (key symbols, etc.) at any time all kinds of actions describe.

The arrangement according to the invention is so suggestive that the Navigation still understandable is when the columns are hidden except for the focusing entries are.

The arrangement of a user interface according to the invention allows to leave so much space in gaps between all foreground elements that there is still a little bit visible from the background. According to the law the "good continuation" from perception psychology the user is able to to assemble a whole from these parts.

The active column becomes one preferred embodiment preferably the opaque and therefore legible, the passive The column remains semi-transparent. So only one column always hides the Background absolutely. Moreover the distinction between active and passive column is strong enough to be understood intuitively.

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Claims (25)

Learn how to navigate a user interface ( 1 ) on which at least part of entries ( 10 ) in fields ( 13 ) is shown, with the entries ( 10 ) carry information corresponding to the menu items of a control program and the entries for the selective selection and activation of the menu items of the control program are shown, at least some of the entries ( 10 ) in fields ( 13 ) is made visible to the user interface, whereby these fields ( 13 ) is arranged in at least two menu bars, the positions of the entries, regardless of whether they are currently visible in the user interface fields or not, in the fields ( 13 ) at least one menu bar can be moved, characterized in that the fields ( 13 ) the first menu bar ( 5 ) and the fields on the second menu bar ( 6 ) arranged in parallel next to each other and running vertically on the user interface ( 1 ) being represented. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the fields ( 13 ) are all the same size and are arranged side by side in a regular matrix structure. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that right next to the second menu bar more menu bars with fields for displaying further menu items of the control program are displayed, with these other menu bars also parallel to the first menu bar run. Method according to one of the preceding An Sayings, characterized in that the entries in a menu bar further to the right are logically hierarchical sub-items to the entries in a menu bar further to the left. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the representation of the user interface between adjacent fields within a menu bar and between adjacent fields of different menu bars, there is a gap ( 9 ), through which a background is visible, on which the user interface ( 1 ) is attached. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the user interface ( 1 ) Navigation hint elements ( 2 ) are displayed, by means of which an up / down movement ( 3 . 3 ' ) between the fields ( 13 ) within a menu bar as well as a right / left movement ( 4 . 4 ' ) between the fields in neighboring menu bars. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the Entries in the fields of a single menu bar in its entirety or individual entries in a specific field within a menu bar or multiple entries at the same time in the vertical direction at the same height adjacent fields menu bars be activated and this activation state by an optical Highlighting of the relevant fields compared to the fields not activated Posts is highlighted. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that by yourself at a certain height Fields in the vertical direction of the user interface in parallel side-by-side columns by graphic highlighting a focus range is determined. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an additional information field ( 12 ) is provided, in which information about the fields currently in the focus area is displayed. Method according to Claim 9, characterized in that, in order to reduce the area occupied by the displayed fields of the user interface, the information field ( 12 ) and / or the fields that are neither activated nor focused, including the associated entries, are hidden. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the in at least one menu bar currently visible or not currently visible Posts logically arranged in a closed ring structure are. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the displayed fields of the user interface ( 1 ) and the entries contained therein can be moved to the visible area of the user interface in order to be able to optimally adapt the section of the background they cover. Computer-readable program product, which is on a computer-readable Storage medium is stored or directly in the memory of a computer is readable and which, when executed on a computer, the execution enables one of the above methods. Arrangement of fields on a user interface as a navigation aid ( 1 ) on which at least part of entries ( 10 ) in fields ( 13 ) is shown, the entries carrying information corresponding to the menu items of a control program and the entries for the selective selection and activation of the menu items of the control program being shown, with at least some of the entries in fields ( 13 ) of the user interface is visible, these fields in at least two menu bars ( 5 or 6) is arranged, the positions of the entries, regardless of whether they are currently visible in the fields of the user interface or not, in the fields ( 13 ) at least one menu bar ( 5 or 6) can be moved, characterized in that the fields of the first menu bar ( 5 ) and the fields on the second menu bar ( 6 ) arranged in parallel next to each other and displayed vertically on the user interface. Arrangement according to claim 14, characterized in that the fields ( 13 ) are all the same size and are arranged side by side in a regular matrix structure. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that right next to the second menu bar more menu bars with fields for displaying further menu items of the control program are displayed, with these other menu bars also parallel to the first menu bar run. Arrangement according to claim 16, characterized in that the entries in a menu bar on the right from a logical hierarchical point of view, sub-items to the entries in a further menu bar on the left are. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that when displaying the user interface between adjacent fields within a menu bar and between adjacent fields of different menu bars, there is a gap ( 9 ) is left, through which a background is visible on which the user interface is placed. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that navigation information elements ( 2 ) are displayed, by means of which an up / down movement ( 3 . 3 ' ) between the fields ( 13 ) within a menu bar as well as a right / left movement ( 4 . 4 ' ) between the fields in neighboring menu bars. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the entries in the fields ( 13 ) a single menu bar in its entirety or individual entries in a certain field within a menu bar or at the same time several entries in the vertical direction at the same height of fields of neighboring menu bars are activated and this activation state by optically highlighting the relevant fields compared to the fields of non-activated entries is highlighted. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that fields (at a certain height in the vertical direction of the user interface ( 13 ) a focusing area is defined in columns running parallel to one another by graphic highlighting. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an additional information field ( 12 ) is provided in which information on the fields currently in the focus area ( 13 ) are displayed. Arrangement according to claim 22, characterized in that to reduce the fields represented by the 13 ) the user interface ( 1 ) occupy the information field ( 12 ) and / or the fields that are neither activated nor focused together with the corresponding entries ( 10 ) are hidden. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the entries to be displayed and currently visible or currently not visible in at least one menu bar ( 10 ) are logically arranged in a closed ring structure. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fields shown ( 13 ) the user interface ( 1 ) and the entries contained therein can be moved on the visible area of the user interface in order to be able to optimally adapt the section of the background they cover.