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Invoking a private browsing mode by selection of a visual control element within a browser tab

US9418243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0421
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Activating a private browsing mode for a browser can include receiving an electronic document within the browser and detecting an indicator associated with the electronic document using a processor, wherein the indicator is correlated with the private browsing mode of the browser. Responsive to detecting the indicator, the electronic document can be rendered within a view of the browser in which private browsing mode is activated.

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