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Visibility-aware services

US7917773B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2007
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/451
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present visibility-aware service reduces power-intensive activities when a window associated with the visibility-aware service is not visible. The window is not visible when the window is minimized or when the window is switched from a foreground position to a background position on a display.

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