Navigation tool for graphical user interface
US6037937A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72469
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The system and method consistent with the present invention provides improved graphical navigation tool for electronic devices. The graphical navigation tools may be used to navigate through documents at any direction at varying speeds. The navigation tool is preferably transparent to prevent obscuring the text of the underlying document. Accordingly, the navigational tool does not take up additional screen real estate. The GUI of the present invention may be especially useful in portable electronic devices with small displays.
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