System and method for selecting a view mode using a control including a graphical depiction of the view mode
US7577923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99945
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for selecting a view mode and a preferred setting within that view mode for displaying one or more items in a screen display. A single user input indicates the selected view mode. The input mechanism can be a hardware device, such as a keyboard or mouse, or a software control presented in a graphical user interface. The software control includes a graphical depiction of the current view mode. A preferred setting for each available view mode may be stored and activated by the software control.
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