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System to overlay application help on a mobile device

US9009613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2012
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/452
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and computer program product for displaying help information on a mobile device is provided. The method can include receiving from a mobile device an image of a GUI for a computing application displayed in a separate computer. The method additionally can include determining from the image a subject portion of the computing application and retrieving help information from the computing application corresponding to the subject portion of the computing application. Finally, the method can include returning the help information to the mobile device for display in the mobile device.

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