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Method and system for maintaining scroll position in a web user interface

US7496855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04855
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for maintaining scroll position in a web user interface may include translating a selected scroll position in the web user interface to a pair of scroll coordinates in response to operation of a set scroll position function. The method may also include advancing the web user interface to the selected scroll position in response to each occurrence of an event. The event may include at least one of opening, reloading or refreshing the web user interface or operating a hyperlink in the web user interface.

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