System for displaying a notification window from completely transparent to intermediate level of opacity as a function of time to indicate an event has occurred
US7250955B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/545
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for notifying a computer user of the occurrence of an event are provided. An indication is received that an event has occurred. In response to receiving the indication, a notification window is gradually displayed by varying the opacity of the window. When the event comprises the receipt of a new electronic mail message, the notification window includes a notification message indicating that the new electronic mail message has been received. If a predetermined period of time elapses without a selection of the new message notification window being received, the window is gradually removed. The new message notification window may be displayed above the displays provided by other executing applications.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.