Systems and methods providing an interface for navigating dynamic text

US6515690B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Xerox Corporation · US

Inventors

• Maribeth Joy Back · San Francisco, US
• Steven R. Harrison · Portola Valley, US
• Richard J. Goldstein · San Francisco, US
• Matthew G. Gorbet · San Francisco, US
• Scott L. Minneman · San Francisco, US
• Jonathan R. Cohen · San Francisco, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 25, 2000
• Grant date: Feb 4, 2003
• Expiry date: Feb 25, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G09B17/00
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

By using dynamic text and an interface utilizing a familiar metaphor, reading speed and comprehension can be increased. In particular, the interface, which is based on a familiar metaphor, such as driving, allows a user to concentrate on the real task at hand, reading, as opposed to manipulation of the interface. Thus, using a combination of a familiar metaphor and rapid serial presentation, dynamic text can be efficiently negotiated.