Electronic equipment interface with command preselection indication

摘要: A user input having a first mode of operation relating to the entry command is indicated on display device prior actual execution command, after which second may be entered wherein actually executed using displayed information for confirmation purposes. In preferred embodiment, takes form hand-held remote-control unit, and television monitor. this case, invention operative determine position user's finger relative one or more keys keypad display, TV monitor, position. For example, might show textual pushbutton in closest proximity or, alternatively, graphical representation at least portion keypad, along with an icon that moves relation movements made by user. Embodiments facilitating use conventional pieces equipment such as receivers are also disclosed.