Control of timing for animations in dynamic icons
US8589815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04817
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Dynamic icons are described that can employ animations, such as visual effects, audio, and other content that change with time. If multiple animations are scheduled to occur simultaneously, the timing of the animations can be controlled so that timing overlap of the animations is reduced. For example, the starting times of the animations can be staggered so that multiple animations are not initiated too close in time. It has been found that too much motion in the user interface can be distracting and cause confusion amongst users.
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