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Intelligent backward resource navigation

US8281259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2010
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/954
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for navigating among resources includes a target detection module detecting whether a first resource has been branched from to two other different resources and a backward navigation module operable to detect selection of a backward navigation button and cause navigation to the first resource. A method includes designating a target resource accessible via a backward navigation button in a first browser session, detecting selection of the backward navigation button in a second browser session, and navigating to the target resource in the second browser session. The method can involve detecting hovering of a pointer icon over the backward navigation button and responsively presenting a thumbnail of a resource associated with the backward navigation button.

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