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Methods, apparatus and computer programs for navigating within a user interface

US7966571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2007
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0485
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus and computer program are disclosed for navigating within a user interface. Navigation within the user interface is monitored and, if detected navigation instructions satisfy a predefined criterion such as if they exceed a predefined rate of movement, one or more return points or bookmarks within the user interface are recorded to facilitate return to those positions.

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