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Staggered animation scheduling

US10169901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC · US

Inventors

Jesse Bishop · Redmond, US
Ruurd Johan Boeke · Redmond, US
Terry A. Adams · North Bend, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2010
Grant date	Jan 1, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 14, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F3/0481
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A timing function that distributes progressive start times of a series of target animations, or staggers animations, is disclosed. The timing function includes a set of selectable parameters that are used to create a customized staggering animation in the user interface. The set of selectable parameters includes a user interface geometry for each of the target animations.

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