Control of timing for animations in dynamic icons
US9418464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04817
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Dynamic icons are described that can employ animations, such as visual effects, audio, and other content that change with time. If multiple animations are scheduled to occur simultaneously, the timing of the animations can be controlled so that timing overlap of the animations is reduced. For example, the starting times of the animations can be staggered so that multiple animations are not initiated too close in time. It has been found that too much motion in the user interface can be distracting and cause confusion amongst users.
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