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Device and method for resizing user interface content while maintaining an aspect ratio via snapping a perimeter to a gridline

US8381125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2009
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04883
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Heuristics for resizing displayed objects within an electronic document are disclosed. The heuristics include resizing displayed objects to predefined ratios, resizing displayed objects by predefined increments, relating resizing of displayed objects to a global reference grid, and resizing a plurality of displayed objects aligned to an axis.

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