Content preview for electronic devices
US9733784B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/242
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for previewing portions of the content item using an electronic device include displaying a first portion of the content item, receiving input from a user associated with browsing a second portion of the content item different than the first portion, and displaying a preview window illustrating the second portion of the content item in response to the input. The preview window may enable the user to simultaneously view the second portion illustrated therein as well as at least part of the first portion. In addition, a viewing position of the user may be maintained at a location of the first portion in the content item while the second portion is illustrated in the preview window. Accordingly, the user may not lose context of the first portion of the content item while the viewing the second portion.
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