Prospective view for web backtrack
US5854630A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/969
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
When a cursor is placed over a "back" button or a "forward" button, a list of URLs that have been recently visited, is displayed. This enables the user to immediately visualize the information space accessible using the back and forward buttons. Each URL listed is accompanied by a page title or other descriptive information. A user can select one of the URL's on the list and immediately reconnect to that page.
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