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Self-revelation aids for interfaces

US8196042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2008
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/453
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and/or methods are provided that facilitates revealing assistance information associated with a user interface. An interface can obtain input information related to interactions between the interface and a user. In addition, the interface can output assistance information in situ with the user interface. Further, a decision component that determines the in situ assistance information output by the interface based at least in part on the obtained input information.

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