Enhancing a multitasking user interface of an operating system
US10725765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04817
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for enhancing a multi-tasking user interface of an operating system are disclosed. An update data item pertaining to an application placed in the background on the device is received. An update image is generated to include information pertaining to the update data item. The update image is incorporated into a multitasking user interface of the operating system such that the update image is presented to a user and the user may view the information pertaining to the update data item before choosing whether to bring the application to the foreground.
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