GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR MANPORTABLE APPLICATIONS

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and device for providing a graphicaluser interface between an individual soldier and a computer-based warfaresystem worn by him. The graphical user interface is made up of icon-basedvisual control and information screens that the soldier views on a display andmanipulates with a computer mouse-like device. The interface allows theindividual soldier to: view information gathered by a variety of sources,inccluding sensor components, radios, and satellites; process informationusing a variety of input devices and software utilities; and, act on thatinformation using weapons, communications devices, and the like. The graphicaluser interface organizes information into three distinct "combat task" groupsand provides the soldier with easily understood pictorial icons to select. Bytailoring the information to a particular situation, the graphical userinterface allows the soldier to view critical data without being overwhelmedby too much information.