Searching for commands and other elements of a user interface
US7979796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/907
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a search capability to allow a user to easily locate a menu command or other user interface element associated with a search result. In one embodiment, a user enters a search term (or a portion thereof) in a search field. A list of results is displayed, for example in a results menu. The user can select or highlight any of the listed results; in response, the corresponding command is brought into view in context within the user interface, and is highlighted. The user can activate the selected command directly from the search results menu.
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