Apple patents new design of the user interface for iTunes

Fans of Apple products could not help but notice that most of the devices in the user interfaces this manufacturer all decorated in a simple geometric forms - often squares or rectangles. However, judging by the patent application, are connected with the design of the user interface iTunes, here change is coming.

Thus, according to Patently AppleIt is possible that all users music collection into iTunes in the future will appear before them not as simple and boring lists, and in the form of intricate spirals, or even in the form of maps, similar to the map States.

For example, if the user selects the iTunes interface in the form of a spiral, then all of his favorite musical styles (depending which are categorized by artists and albums) will be displayed as icons located on this same spiral. When choosing a certain musical style spiral will display have individual performers, etc. - selected albums musician (with the image covers the printing industry), and, finally, the individual tracks.

In addition to the spiral interface it can be issued in the form of a schematic of a screw line, and even in the form of a map. It is understood that, if desired, the user can restore the old look of your iTunes player (with lists).

As indicated in the patent application filed in the first quarter of 2009, this feature is aimed at desktop and iTunes mobile client.