Web browser graphical user interface and method for implementing same
CA 2520948 C · Owner: Lazaridis, Mihal · Inventors: Yach, David P.; Lazaridis, Mihal; Tapuska, David Francis
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An improved graphical user interface for browsing web pages on small screens is provided. The user interface first displays a reduced representation of the web page on the screen. Upon selection of a portion of interest within the web page the user interface displays the selected portion in a larger size optionally in a verticalized representation. Optionally both representations can be displayed simultaneously. A method of implementing this web browser is also provided whereby initially only data sufficient to display the reduced representation of the web page is downloaded. Upon the user selecting a portion of interest within the web page data required to display the selected portion in …
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- Filed September 23, 2005 and granted October 30, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 23, 2025.
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