Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method for displaying a rich presentation task bar button for a corresponding application. SOLUTION: This rich presentation task button receives contents of an application via a programming interface. A thumbnail for an application window associated with the rich presentation task bar button is displayed and/or dismissed. The thumbnail is pinned/dismissed on/from a display. Based on the type of the task bar button inside the task bar, the size of each task bar button is controlled, the task bar button is integrated, and a plurality of task bar buttons are displayed inside the task bar, for example, by arranging the task bar buttons in overflow. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A method for displaying at least one visualization of windows on a display screen is described. The method includes steps of receiving an input corresponding to a request to access visualizations of windows for a plurality of windows, and for each window of the plurality of windows, displaying a visualization of at least a portion of the content of the window in an area separately defined from the plurality of windows, wherein the at least a portion of the content includes dynamic video content. Another method provides for grouping and ordering the visualizations when displayed. Another method allows for display of visualizations related to child and/or parent windows.
Abstract:
A method for displaying a plurality of windows on a display screen is described. The method includes steps of displaying a first application window (element 340a) and a second application window (element 331) on a display screen (element 300b), declaring the first application window and the second application window as a group, the second application window being independent of and external to the first application window, grouping the first application window and the second window into a group (330), and displaying the group as a representation on the display screen (330) . As new application windows are opened, they may be added to the group and/or they may become members of a second group of application windows. A user may switch between various groups.
Abstract:
A method for managing a plurality of application window representations is described. The method includes steps of defining a set of application window representation positions in a predefined region, displaying a plurality of application window representations in the application window representation positions, receiving an input to open a first application window, creating a first application window representation in the predefined region, determining whether a second application window representation of the plurality needs to be repositioned into a hidden application window representation position, and repositioning the second application window representation into the hidden application window representation upon determining that the second application window representation needs to be repositioned, wherein the hidden application window representation position is within a glom.
Abstract:
Systems and/or methods are described that enable a user to elevate his or her rights. In one embodiment, these systems and/or methods present a user interface identifying an account having a right to permit a task in response to the task being prohibited based on a user's current account not having that right.
Abstract:
An operating system program launch menu, such as a Start menu, provides various mechanisms for user to quickly and efficiently locate and launch desired data items such as programs, data files, storage locations, and the like. A search box within program launch menu may be used to quickly locate programs, documents, communications, and other data items. An auto-complete feature may be used, e.g., when the user restricts locations searched for the user-entered search text. A most commonly used program list may include programs based on various criteria including both frequency of use and recent use, thereby always including a most recently used item. An all programs view may display programs and documents in a hosted-tree view within the original confines of the program launch menu, thereby negating the need to open sub-menus on top of a large portion of the desktop displayed on display device.
Abstract:
A three-dimensional (3D) view of a data collection [800 (a-b)]based on an attribute is disclosed. A timeline [500] is provided for displaying files and folders. The timeline [500] may include a focal group [809 (a-b)] that displays detailed information about is contents to the user. Remaining items on the timeline [500] are displayed in less detail and may be positioned to appear further away from the user. A histogram [1300] may be provided as part of the view to allow the user to more easily navigate the timeline to find a desired file or folder.
Abstract:
A system and a method for a user interface which generates a preview display to aid in the navigation of items of content on a computer. A screen displays an item to a user. Upon receipt of a user input representing a proposed navigational action to be performed with respect to the item, a preview display is generated and rendered on the screen display. The preview display includes at least a portion of the display which would result from a selection to perform the navigational action with respect to the item.
Abstract:
A method for displaying a plurality of windows on a display screen is described. The method includes steps of displaying a first application window and a second application window on a display screen, declaring the first application window and the second application window as a group, the second application window being independent of and external to the first application window, grouping the first application window and the second window into a group, and displaying the group as a representation on the display screen. As new application windows are opened, they may be added to the group and/or they may become members of a second group of application windows. A user may switch between various groups.
Abstract:
An operating system program launch menu, such as a Start menu, provides various mechanisms for a user to quickly and efficiently locate and launch desired data items such as programs, data files, storage locations, and the like. A search box within the program launch menu may be used to quickly locate programs, documents, communications, and other data items. An auto-complete feature may be used, e.g., when the user restricts the locations searched for the user-entered search text. A most commonly used program list may include programs based on various criteria including both frequency of use and recent use, thereby always including a most recently used item. An all programs view may display programs and documents in a hosted-tree view within the original confines of the program launch menu, thereby negating the need to open sub-menus on top of a large portion of the desktop displayed on the display device.