Thumbnail-image selection of applications
US9128605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04886
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling thumbnail-image selection of applications. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable a user interface having selectable thumbnail images for applications not currently exposed on a display. The techniques and apparatuses may enable selection of this user interface through a simple gesture that is both easy-to-use and remember. Further, selection of applications not currently exposed on the display may be selected through thumbnail images representing each application's application interface as it will appear on selection.
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