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Graphical user interface for expandable menus

US8707212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2003
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0482
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A graphical user interface for a display devised for presentation of hierarchical information includes a first menu field carrying a list of menu items, at least one of the menu items indicating a submenu field which is expandable within the first menu field. A graphical layer effect is applied to an expanded submenu field such that the submenu field is displayed as an underlying layer to the first menu field.

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