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Previews of dialogs in applications

US8904287B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2006
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

Displaying a preview image is disclosed. An indication to display a preview image is received. The indication is based at least in part on an interaction with a menu item in an application and the menu item is associated with a dialog used to provide input to the application. In response to receiving the indication, a preview image of the dialog is obtained and the preview image is displayed with the menu item.

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