Displaying information objects based on elliptical frames on a track between inner and outer elliptical borders

Abstract

A display and interaction method in a user interface and devices, computer program products and systems therefor are disclosed. An information object display area includes a plurality of information objects displayed on a track. The track extends along a path created between an outer and inner elliptical border in the interface. A plurality of elliptical frames are generated along the track, each in contact with the outer and inner elliptical borders, and first and second neighboring elliptical frames adjacent to it. Information objects are displayed based on the elliptical frames. In response to receiving user input associated with movement of a pointer, the center of the inner elliptical border is moved in the direction of pointer movement while resizing the inner border so that it remains within the outer border. The elliptical frames are resized and moved along the track so that all the elliptical frames remain in contact with the borders and their neighboring elliptical frames.