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Navigation interface with ghost region

US8588587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2010
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04855
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An implementation is described for navigating media. The implementation includes displaying a portion of the media. The implementation also includes displaying a navigation interface corresponding to the media. The navigation interface includes an active region, a current view region, and a ghost region. The active region corresponds to at least a portion of the media. The current view region corresponds to a portion of the media to be displayed. The current view is at least partially defined by a selector handle. The ghost region is coupled to the active region. The ghost region represents a range of remaining media other than the portion of the media in the active region. The ghost area provides a context for the remaining media relative to the portion of the media corresponding to the active region. The implementation also includes receiving user input to navigate the media according to a visual interaction between the sector handle and the ghost region.

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