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Graphical display for sorting and filtering a list in a space-constrained view

US8788972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2011
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/248
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for sorting and filtering a list in a space-constrained viewing area are described. A filter widget and a list of items are displayed in a view of an electronic display screen. In response to user input selecting the filter widget, and without changing to a different view, a filter category overlay is displayed in the view to provide various selectable filter categories. In response to selection of a filter category, a visual depiction of the selected filter category is displayed in the view. The list of items is filtered according to the selected filter category and displayed in the view without changing to any other view. Subsequently added visual depictions are linearly stacked in the view. Further, a filter modification overlay, which provides selectable filtering attributes, is displayed upon selection of a visual depiction.

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