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An automobile computer system having a computer that runs an open platform operating system configured to support multiple applications, including applications that can be installed by a user. The system includes an operator interface that is mountable for viewing by an operator of an automobile. A

An automobile computer system having a computer that runs an open platform operating system configured to support multiple applications, including applications that can be installed by a user. The system includes an operator interface that is mountable for viewing by an operator of an automobile. A plurality of application icons are scrollable across the visual operator interface by a user. The application icons correspond to applications supported by the operating system. The operator interface has a fixed focus position, wherein any application icon that is scrolled to the fixed focus position becomes focused and can be activated to select the application corresponding to the focused application icon. In some cases, icons are activated by leaving them focused for a predetermined timeout period. The system also includes a visual control that is available to application programs. The control includes any specified combination of items of the following types: (a) an edit item having a variable that is editable in response to a user select command; (b) an adjustable item having a variable that is changeable through a series of predefined values in response to user adjustment commands; (c) a selection item that opens a secondary control in response to a user select command; and (d) a combination item having a variable that is changeable through a series of predefined values in response to user adjustment commands, the combination item opening a secondary control in response to a user selection command.

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[What is claimed is:] [32.]scrolling a plurality of application icons in response to user scroll commands, wherein the application icons correspond to different applications in the automotive accessory;focusing on any application icon that is scrolled to a fixed focus position; andactivating the app

[What is claimed is:] [32.]scrolling a plurality of application icons in response to user scroll commands, wherein the application icons correspond to different applications in the automotive accessory;focusing on any application icon that is scrolled to a fixed focus position; andactivating the application corresponding to the focused application icon in response to a user selection command.