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Switching back to a previously-interacted-with application

US9329774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2012
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04842
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This document describes techniques and apparatuses for switching back to a previously-interacted-with application. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable selection of a user interface not currently exposed on a display through a simple gesture that is both easy-to-use and remember.

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