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Visual indication for hung applications

US7613957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2005
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/321
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for providing a visual indication of hung applications are provided. When an application is in a hung state, an application window is replaced with a proxy window. The appearance of the proxy window is altered when a user attempts to interact with the proxy window.

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