Methods and apparatus for display element management in an information network
US10359922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/032
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for managing display elements such as GUI windows in a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) running multiple related or unrelated applications. In one embodiment, an improved window management entity is provided within the device with which HAVi-compliant application(s) can interface in order to access display elements according to a priority structure or hierarchy. One or more privileged applications are designated and allowed to affect the priority structure, including requesting a new in-focus application to be placed atop the priority structure. The network operator can also optionally control the operation of the window manager remotely via a network agent. Improved client device and network configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
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