Browser navigation for devices with a limited input system
US6822664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72445
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, system, and computer program products for browsing content with a display area and input system that may be limited in comparison to more traditional browsing systems. Movement between and selection of interactive elements generally occurs in a navigation mode, whereas interaction with a single interactive element generally occurs in an edit mode. In navigation mode, a direction input selects the next interactive element in the direction indicated. If no interactive element is at least partially visible in the direction indicated or if a selected interactive element is only partially visible, the display scrolls. Switching between navigation mode and edit mode is based on the input received, in view of the input supported, by a particular interactive element. Interactive elements may be limited to the width of available display area.
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