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Generating a representative view for a multipage compilation of information

US9824158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2017
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9535
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method according to one embodiment includes outputting one page of a multipage compilation of information. The method also includes receiving a request to show portions of multiple pages of the multipage compilation of information, the request originating from a user input device and including an indication of which portions of the multiple pages of the multipage compilation to select. Also, the method includes selecting the portions of the multiple pages of the multipage compilation of information according to the indication and generating a view having the selected portions. Moreover, the method includes outputting the view having the selected portions to a graphical display device. The selected portions output to the graphical display device include a first row of each of the multiple pages. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in accordance with more embodiments.

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