Text box clearing selector

US8990726B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8990726-B2
Application numberUS-201113230603-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 12, 2011
Priority dateSep 12, 2011
Publication dateMar 24, 2015
Grant dateMar 24, 2015

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In embodiments of a text box clearing selector, a text box is displayed for character entry in a user interface, and the text box includes a text box clearing selector for user-selection to clear the text box. The text box clearing selector is initially concealed from view when the text box is displayed. Character entries can be received in the text box, and the text box clearing selector can then be displayed according to a selector display condition.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method, comprising: displaying a text box configured for character entry in a user interface, the text box including a text box clearing selector for user-selection to clear the text box, the text box clearing selector initially concealed from view when the text box is displayed; receiving character entries in the text box; and displaying the text box clearing selector according to a selector display condition that is based on a parameter that in…

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What does patent US8990726B2 cover?
In embodiments of a text box clearing selector, a text box is displayed for character entry in a user interface, and the text box includes a text box clearing selector for user-selection to clear the text box. The text box clearing selector is initially concealed from view when the text box is displayed. Character entries can be received in the text box, and the text box clearing selector can t…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Demopoulos Ryan J, Stawitz Christine C, Kushner Moneta Ho, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F3/0488. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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