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Method and apparatus for switching tasks using a displayed task stack

US9798579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2012
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4418
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multitasking method and apparatus of a user device are provided in which an interaction requesting task-switching is received in a state where an execution screen of a certain application is displayed. A stack of tasks that are currently running are displayed. A task selected from the stack is switched to a foreground task. An execution window of the foreground task is presented.

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