Method, system, and graphical user interface for activating hyperlinks
US7889185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and graphical user interfaces for activating hyperlinks are disclosed. In one embodiment, a portable electronic device: displays content on a touch screen display, wherein the content includes a plurality of links to additional content; detects a contact by a finger with the touch screen display, wherein the contact includes an area of contact; determines a point within the area of contact; determines a link in the plurality of links that satisfies two or more predetermined criteria with respect to the point, including a closest proximity criterion and a maximum proximity criterion; and activates the determined link.
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