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Utilizing a ribbon to access an application user interface

US9927952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2012
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0485
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A ribbon for accessing an application user interface may be provided. The ribbon may be displayed on a computer in association with the application user interface. The ribbon may include a horizontal scrolling gallery. The horizontal scrolling gallery may display a subset of available options which may be utilized to perform one or more actions with respect to content displayed in the application user interface. An input may be received by the computer to navigate through the available options in the horizontal scrolling gallery.

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