Lightweight reference user interface
US7992085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/9558
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight information user interface is provided for displaying information about a focused-on (e.g., mouse-over) text item, data item or other object in an electronic document that minimizes interruption of workflow with the electronic document. Upon focus on a word or other object in an electronic document a quick look-up function may be invoked for retrieving information from a local or remote information source about the focused-on item. Retrieved information, for example, translations, dictionary definitions and research information, is displayed in close proximity to the focused-on item in a lightweight information user interface. Information may be displayed according to a variety of media types including text, audio, video, pictures, bitmap images, etc.
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