Intuitive document navigation with interactive content elements
US10572137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04804
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Improved computer efficiency for document navigation is provided. A transparent overlay is automatically applied to an interactive content element to prevent inadvertent interaction with the element during scrolling operations. In some examples, upon determining a user's intent is to navigate a parent document comprising an embedded interactive element, the overlay is applied, and user-interaction with the interactive element is temporarily disabled. Upon determining the user's intent is to interact with the interactive element, the overlay is removed, and user-interaction with the interactive element is enabled. When the overlay is removed, a contextual hint, such as via a user interface control, can be provided to indicate how to continue navigating the parent document. In other examples, the transparent overlay is customized according to each interactive content element, wherein user controls associated with the interactive element are exposed, and wherein the overlay is perpetually applied to the interactive element.
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