Managing audio at the tab level for user notification and control
US9886160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/167
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one general aspect, a method may include executing, by a processor of a computing device, at least a portion of an application that includes a plurality of tabs, each tab associated with a respective document that is configured to be rendered for display by the application. The method may also include determining a particular tab of the plurality of tabs that is recording an audio and/or visual signal derived from an environment of the computing device. The method may further include providing a graphical indication, associated with the particular tab, that indicates to a user of the computing device that the particular tab is recording the audio and/or visual signal.
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