Robotic process automation (RPA) comprising automatic document scrolling
US12118043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/174
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a robotic process automation (RPA) robot is configured to search for a target element within a first part of a document currently exposed within a user interface. When the search fails, the robot may automatically actuate a scroll control of the respective UI to cause it to bring another part of the respective document into view. The robot may then continue searching for the RPA target within the newly revealed part of the document. In some embodiments, the robot automatically determines whether the respective document is scrollable, and identifies the scroll control according to a type of target application (e.g., spreadsheet vs. web browser).
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