Space-optimized display of multi-column tables with selective text truncation based on a combined text width
US8832594B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/163
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The display of a multi-column table can be optimized. For example, a container, such as a multi-column table, can have a first container width. The container includes first text, second text, and a divider, such as an icon, whitespace, or text, between the first text and the second text. The first text, the second text, and the divider can have a combined text width. The container can be resized to a second container width that is smaller than the first container width. If it is determined that the combined text width is then greater than the second container width, the first text, the second text, or both can be abbreviated until the combined text width is less than the second container width.
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