Dynamical and smart positioning of help overlay graphics in a formation of user interface elements

US9367199B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAP SE · DE

Inventors

• Oliver Klemenz · Sinsheim, DE
• Peter Eberlein · Malsch, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 13, 2012
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2016
• Expiry date: Apr 3, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06F9/453
• WIPO field: Computer technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

In some example implementations, there is provided a method. The method may include selecting an action element located on a user interface, wherein the user interface includes a plurality of action elements, whereby each action element corresponds to an action performable by a user and causing a change in a state of the user interface; identifying a help overlay graphics element for each selected action element in the plurality of action elements, the help overlay graphics element describing the action corresponding to the selected action element; and dynamically positioning a plurality of help overlay graphics elements identified for at least a portion of the plurality of selected action elements on the user interface, wherein the plurality of help overlay graphics elements are positioned proximate to associated action elements. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also provided.