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Keyboard navigation among visual elements in a user interface

US8812991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2011
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/532
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system navigates among visual elements of a user interface. The system receives a keystroke indicating navigating from a current visual element in a first direction, determines a next visual element that is substantially near the current visual element and in the first direction, and navigates to the next visual element.

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