Intelligent personalization based on usage analysis
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1. A method for managing a user interface comprising:
- asking a user if at least one function of a user interface should be removed;
and removing said at least one function from said user interface if said user indicates that it should be removed.
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Abstract
The present system provides a computer interface manager that allows the user to intelligently customize their personal interface with a computer application. The present invention provides an interface engine that enacts a plurality of algorithms that prompt and guide the user through the customization process. The interface management algorithms provide automatically generated pop-up menus and pull down menus that receive user inputs regarding the changes to be made to the interface. The user is therefore able to enhance their interface and therefore enhance their ability to process information using the computer application.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for managing a user interface comprising:
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asking a user if at least one function of a user interface should be removed;
and removing said at least one function from said user interface if said user indicates that it should be removed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A user interface manager comprising:
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means for asking a user if at least one function of a user interface should be removed; and
means for removing said at least one function from said user interface if said user indicates that it should be removed. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A user interface manager comprising:
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a usage monitor determining the usage over time by a user of at least one function of a user interface;
an inquiry interface including a pop-up window inquiring of said user whether said at least one function should be removed from said interface, said inquiry interface being responsive to a user inquiry command developed by said usage monitor; and
an interface reconfigurator including an interface generator providing a reconfigured interface for said user without said at least one function. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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