Jump to top/jump to bottom scroll widgets
US9411499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04806
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for accelerated scrolling and zooming of content. A method may include receiving an indication of a scroll action. The scroll action indicates a direction to scroll and a user's intent to scroll a significant distance. The method further includes evaluating the direction and a length of the scroll action. The method still further includes providing a scroll widget, for example by an operating to an application. The widget is to be presented relative to a location of where the indication was received. The scroll widget then allows a user to jump to a top or an end of a content displayed at the location.
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