Navigation of an N-dimensional hierarchical structure using a 2-dimensional controller

An electronic device, comprising:

• a display;
• a two-dimensional controller;
• and
• a processor for (i) executing a primary function of said electronic device in accordance with operation of said two-dimensional controller and displaying graphics associated therewith, (ii) ceasing execution of said primary function in the event said two-dimensional controller has been idle for a predetermined time period, (iii) displaying a menu system responsive to further operation of said two-dimensional controller, said menu system having a plurality of icons in proximity to a pointer on a portion of said display and parallel to a detected dimension of initial operation of said two-dimensional controller, (iv) scrolling said icons in a first dimension relative to said pointer responsive to operating said controller in said first dimension, and (v) selecting one of said icons in closest proximity to said pointer responsive to operating said controller in a second dimension.