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Scaling icons for representing files

  • US 20060020899A1
  • Filed: 07/22/2005
  • Published: 01/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for displaying an icon representing an underlying item on a user interface, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an indication from a user of an icon size to use for the interface;

    determining, based on said icon size, whether a suitable imaging icon is available for the underlying item, where the imaging icon displays contents of the item in visual form, and displaying said imaging icon if it is available;

    when said step of determining determines that no suitable imaging icon is available, determining, based on said icon size, whether a suitable detail icon is available, wherein the detail icon includes a visual feature that depends on a characteristic of the item, but does not display contents of the item in visual form, and displaying said detail icon if it is available; and

    when said steps of determining determine that no suitable imaging icon is available and no suitable detail icon is available, displaying a generic icon for said item.

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