Intent-Oriented User Interface Application Programming Interface

In accordance with one or more aspects of the intent-oriented user interface Application Programming Interface, a user interface platform includes an Application Programming Interface (API). An indication of multiple commands to be exposed for an application via a user interface is received from the...

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Main Authors BRUN NICOLAS J, DEMOPOULOS RYAN J, SHAH NIRAJ D, MOUTON LAURENT
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.03.2010
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:In accordance with one or more aspects of the intent-oriented user interface Application Programming Interface, a user interface platform includes an Application Programming Interface (API). An indication of multiple commands to be exposed for an application via a user interface is received from the application. For each of the multiple commands, a manner of display of a control corresponding to the command and a position for the control is determined on behalf of the application. Additionally, for each of the multiple commands the control corresponding to the command is displayed in accordance with the determined manner of display and the position for the control. The application is notified of user interactions with the user interface.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20080200067