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US8713465B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/7236
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one general aspect, a method for manipulating tabs within a graphical user interface may comprise associating a tab with a window in a superior-subordinate hierarchal relationship, wherein the tab is the subordinate in the relationship, and wherein the tab and window are graphical user interface elements. The method may also include registering the tab and the tab's association with the window with a window manager, wherein the window manager is configured to manage tabs and windows within a graphical user interface. The method may include receiving a command, from a user, to display an organized representation of one or more tabs registered with the window manager. The method may further include organizing the tabs registered with the window manager according to a predetermined organizational scheme. The method may include displaying the organized representation of the tabs to the user via a graphical display.
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