Static definition of unknown visual layout positions
US8694900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/36
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The subject disclosure relates to applying layout changes and/or animations in a computing system by statically defining unknown visual layout positions of elements within a user interface. Changes that are to be applied to the elements in a user interface are intercepted by mechanism as described herein that applies the changes as a function of a static reusable component. The static reusable component can be applied across various platforms. Animation is performed on a first element as described herein based at least in part on layout input properties of the first element or layout input properties of a second element that is associated with the first element. As additionally described herein, a dynamic graphical layout position can be described based on a definition of an initial layout position and calculation of a resultant layout position, wherein the positions are defined relative to an element or set of elements.
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