ISO/IEC 24755:2007

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 24755
First edition
2007-12-15


Information technology — Screen icons
and symbols for personal mobile
communication devices
Technologies de l'information — Icônes et symboles d'écran pour
appareils de communication mobile personnels




Reference number
ISO/IEC 24755:2007(E)
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ISO/IEC 24755:2007(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope .1
2 Conformance.1
3 Normative references .1
4 Terms and definitions .2
5 Requirements and recommendations .2
5.1 Requirements.2
5.2 Recommendations.4
6 Icon and symbol specifications .5
6.1 General.5
6.2 System setting .6
6.3 Application icon.7
6.4 Device icon .18
Bibliography .26

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Foreword
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Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are members of
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an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the national bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/IEC 24755 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
Subcommittee SC 35, User interfaces.
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Introduction
Screen icons and symbols for personal mobile communication devices enable users to decide on the
suitability of following associated services or functionality. Information provided by these icons and symbols
may also be made available via text.
The icons in this International Standard are intended for use only for mobile communication devices. The icon
and symbol graphics included in this International Standard have been selected on the basis of their ability to
convey the desired information to a wide audience of users. Wherever available, icons from ISO/IEC 11581-2,
3 and 6 are used.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 24755:2007(E)

Information technology — Screen icons and symbols for
personal mobile communication devices
1 Scope
This International Standard defines a consistent set of screen icons and symbols – together with their related
functions – that are presented by personal mobile communications devices (e.g. mobile phones and personal
digital assistants). These devices have an accessible touch screen operated using a stylus pen or finger, or
button access with personalized application, that users interact with to control the information presented by
these devices.
This International Standard provides a consistent set of icon graphics for using personal information of
management-related applications and controlling the device. These icons and symbols represent typical
functions and statuses by their association with conventional controls and functions on real world objects.
This International Standard applies to all icon graphics displayed with resolution of 32 × 32 pixels or higher.
The graphic presentation can be either dynamic or fixed.
2 Conformance
The operating system, application software and their resource file for the entire personal mobile
communication device conforms to ISO/IEC 24755 if all icons/symbols available to the user in the system or
application conform to Clauses 5 and 6 of this International Standard and Clause 5 and subclause 6.1 of
ISO/IEC 11581-1.
3 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 11581-1:2000, Information technology — User system interfaces and symbols — Icon symbols and
functions — Part 1: Icons — General
ISO/IEC 11581-3:2000, Information technology — User system interfaces and symbols — Icon symbols and
functions — Part 3: Pointer icons
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4 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 11581-1:2000 and the following
apply.
4.1
identifier
to internally define (e.g. with XML) the icons and symbols. The internal identifier within this International
Standard is tentatively set to use two capital letters, G (i.e. an initial of Graphics) and M (i.e. an initial of
Mobile), followed by an ordering number of three digits
4.2
label
used to provide language-based information to supplement the icon display
4.3
reference
may be used to provide information for the related existing International Standard as a reference
4.4
specific variations
may be used to adapt a particular icon to specific design styles while retaining its essential perceptual
characteristics. Additional information is provided for arranging and modifying graphics to meet the resolution
restriction
4.5
status indicator
graphic symbol that represents a state within the system
NOTE Status indicators assist a mobile device user to confirm some system-setting state without accessing the
system settings. They are dynamically updated only when the state changes in real-time. Users are not able to use the
status indicator to control the change.
EXAMPLE 1 A status indicator is used to show that vibration is set in a cellular phone instead of sounds to indicate
ringing or alert.
EXAMPLE 2 A status indicator is used to show the remaining battery charge of a personal data assistant (PDA).
4.6
status variations
variations of a graphic symbol that represent different states. When one particular state is selected manually
or automatically, then one variation is displayed
5 Requirements and recommendations
5.1 Requirements
5.1.1 Graphic and function
If an interactive system or application of a personal mobile communication device uses an icon or a symbol
that has the appearance of the icon/symbol graphic specified in Clause 6 of this International Standard, it shall
serve the functions specified in Clause 6 of this International Standard. The specific and the global variations
specified in “ISO/IEC 11581-1:2000, 6.3” apply.
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5.1.2 Identification
5.1.2.1 Internal Identifier
All icons and symbols shall be implemented with an internal identifier of the graphic object.
NOTE This identifier can be used by text-based output devices (e.g. text-only screens, screen readers, Braille output
device).
5.1.2.2 Identifiers specified in this International Standard
All icons and symbols specified in this International Standard shall be implemented with the internal identifiers
specified in this International Standard.
5.1.2.3 Identifiers for other icons and symbols
Icons and symbols not specified in this International Standard shall be implemented with the internal identifiers
specified by the developer.
5.1.2.4 Unique identifiers for other icons and symbols
Developer specified internal identifiers shall not be the same as identifiers specified in this International
Standard.
5.1.2.5 Labels
If a label is used with an icon to clarify its meaning, it shall be provided in the language of the user.
5.1.2.6 Labels identified in this International Standard
When English language labels are used for icons or symbols identified in this International Standard, they
shall be the labels identified in this International Standard.
5.1.2.7 Labels in other languages
Labels for use in other languages may be specified in appropriate national standards.
5.1.2.8 User control of labels
The user shall be able to control:
a) whether or not labels are displayed with icons
b) the language of displayed labels
c) the positioning of the label relative to the icon
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5.1.2.9 Selection
Selection of a label shall have the same result as selecting the icon or symbol. Selection shall be in
accordance with “ISO/IEC 11581-3:2000, 5.2”.
5.2 Recommendations
5.2.1 Function and graphic
If an interactive system or application of a personal mobile communication device uses an icon or a symbol
that serves the primary function specified in Clause 6 of this International Standard, it is highly recommended
that it should have the appearance of the icon and symbol graphic specified in Clause 6, within the specific
variations given and within the global variations specified in Clause 6.3 of ISO/IEC 11581-1:2000.
5.2.2 Metaphor
A consistent highlighting or presentation style should be considered which renders the graphic of the icons
and symbols sufficiently prominent in comparison with other information on the screen.
5.2.3 Arrangement
There is no specific sequence for arranging these icons and symbols. Where a default sequence is supplied,
the user should be provided with a facility to arrange them to their own preference.
5.2.4 Appearance
All icons and symbols of a similar selection status should be a consistent visual strength and style.
5.2.5 Text/Typeface
The use of text inside icons and symbols should be avoided. However, if text is included, plain typefaces
should be used. If text is used, it should be used in a manner that supports adaptation for cultural, linguistic
and comprehensibility purposes.
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6 Icon and symbol specifications
6.1 General
The Icon and symbol specifications in this clause should be used as design templates for the icon/symbol
design for personal mobile communication devices and their applications.
NOTE A bounded grey cell shows the graphics. The size of the cell and the location of the icon within it are shown for
illustration only, and are implementation dependent. While the white inner zone should always be opaque, the grey zone
may be either transparent or opaque.
6.1.1 Icon and symbol category and index
Icons and symbols in this document are categorized and ordered as following.
6.2 System setting

6.3 Application Icon
6.3.1 Address book application
6.3.2 Still picture application
6.3.3 Movie application
6.3.4 Audio application
6.3.5 Television application
6.3.6 Web browser application
6.3.7 Dictionary application
6.3.8 Notebook application
6.3.9 Gate to Game applications
6.3.10 Scheduler application
6.3.11 Mail application

6.4 Device Icon
6.4.1 Wireless carrier connection
6.4.2 Wireless network connection
6.4.3 Keypad locked
6.4.4 Data security locked
6.4.5 Microphone
6.4.6 Vibration
6.4.7 Ringing
6.4.8 Battery status indicator
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6.2 System setting
Icon function: To enable user to individualise and maintain system setting.
Specific instance: A spanner and a driver.
Graphic components:
• Spanner is drawn by a fat perpendicular line unites with the circle scooped out in the line that bends
three times.
• The shape combined in a long and slender line and a fat line expresses a driver.
• The point of a long and slender line has extended a little like showing a driver.
Identifier: GM001
Label: System setting
Graphic:

Status variations:
• None at present
Specific variations:
• None at present
Reference:
• None at present
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6.3 Application icon
6.3.1 Address book application
Icon function: To enable the user to access personal address information, including phone, fax and e-mail.
Specific instance: Small human's silhouette over an opened book.
Graphic components:
• “Opened book” is shown in three straight lines in the direction of setting up and lines where it sends
and four for curved lines.
• The silhouette of the person who shows in the right bottom, full, and the semicircle is expressed.
Identifier: GM002
Label: Address Book
Graphic:

Status variations:
• None at present

Specific variations:
• Minimum requirement for the graphic component is an opened book.
Reference:
• None at present
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6.3.2 Still picture application
Icon functions: To enable the user to take a picture with a camera and/or to view stored images.
Spec
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