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Management of user interface elements

US9720566B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2013
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04803
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments are provided for managing user interface elements. In some embodiments, a first positioning of a user interface indicator is detected within a target region of a user interface, responsive to the first positioning, at least a portion of a user interface element is overlaid onto the user interface and at least one user interface control for receiving input on incorporation options for the user interface element into the user interface is presented, and the user interface is presented based on whether incorporation option input is received.

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