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Indicators for off-screen content

US8635021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2012
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2340/145
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for displaying an indication of off-screen content. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of providing an electronic map of a first geographic area that includes a first entity at a first geographic location for display on a user interface and receiving user input indicating an interest in a second entity at a second geographic location that is outside of the first geographic area. An electronic map of a second geographic area that includes the second geographic location of the second entity is provided, and a first indicator, indicating at least an approximate direction to the first geographic location, is provided for display on the electronic map of the second geographic area.

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