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Application-launching interface for multiple modes
US8990733B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8990733-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213656574-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
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This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an application-launching interface for multiple modes. This interface enables a user to quickly and easily select to launch applications associated with different modes. A user may avoid wading through multiple interfaces, making multiple selections, and/or a cognitive load associated with deciding on a mode with which to interact.
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What is claimed is: 1. A computer-implemented method comprising: presenting labels associated with applications, the applications including at least a first application associated with a windows-based mode, the windows-based mode being a mode in which applications are presented within a frame, the frame having visual controls through which to move the applications, a second application associated with an immersive mode, the immersive mode being a mode in which applications are pre…
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- What does patent US8990733B2 cover?
- This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an application-launching interface for multiple modes. This interface enables a user to quickly and easily select to launch applications associated with different modes. A user may avoid wading through multiple interfaces, making multiple selections, and/or a cognitive load associated with deciding on a mode with which to interact.
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- Microsoft Corp, Microsoft Technology Licensing Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F3/0481. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- 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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