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Contextual based navigation element

US9109921B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2013
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/3664
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments enable a user to navigate within an application where features of the navigation vary depending on a context of the user or particular features of the application. For example, a user could request directions, in a turn-by-turn mode of the computing device, to a destination. Accordingly, mapping information for a region and a route to the destination through the region can be displayed. Along with the mapping information, a navigation element can be displayed that enables the user to navigate through the mapping information. In one example, the navigation element is displayed off-center from the mapping information such that it does not obscure the mapping information while the user provides touch inputs to navigate within the same.

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