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Device, method, and graphical user interface for viewing application launch icons

US9619143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/109
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computing device with a touch screen display displays a first set of a first plurality of icons in a first area of the touch screen display, the first plurality of icons including a plurality of sets of icons that are separately displayed in the first area of the touch screen display, the first plurality of icons including application launch icons; displays a second plurality of icons in a second area on the touch screen display, the second plurality of icons including application launch icons, wherein the second area is different from the first area; detects a finger swipe gesture in the first area; and, in response replaces display of the first set with display of a second set of the first plurality of icons in the first area while maintaining the display of the second plurality of icons in the second area.

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