SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZED FAST NAVIGATION
First Claim
1. A computer-based method for personalized navigation of computer screens within a computer system, the method comprising:
- displaying a plurality of icons, retained in a file associated with a particular user, on a computer screen, wherein the icons comprise at least one among assigned icons from an assigned icons list and candidate icons from a candidate icons list, wherein both the assigned and candidate icons are derived from a pool of icons;
assigning an icon to a currently displayed screen utilizing a selection tool and placing the icon in the assigned icons list, wherein the icon is selected from the candidate icons list; and
returning to the assigned screen when the assigned icon is selected.
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Abstract
A system for personalized navigation of computer screens. The system can comprise one or more electronic data processors. The system can also include a module configured to execute on the more or more electronic data processors, where the module can be configured to display a plurality of icons retained in a file associated with a particular user on a computer screen. The icons can comprise one or more assigned icons from an assigned icons list and candidate icons from a candidate icons list, where both the assigned and candidate icons are derived from a pool of icons. Also, the module can be configured to assign an icon to a currently displayed screen by utilizing a selection tool and placing the icon in the assigned icons list, where the icon is selected from the candidate icons list. The module can be further configured to return to the assigned screen when the assigned icon is selected.
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24 Claims
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1. A computer-based method for personalized navigation of computer screens within a computer system, the method comprising:
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displaying a plurality of icons, retained in a file associated with a particular user, on a computer screen, wherein the icons comprise at least one among assigned icons from an assigned icons list and candidate icons from a candidate icons list, wherein both the assigned and candidate icons are derived from a pool of icons; assigning an icon to a currently displayed screen utilizing a selection tool and placing the icon in the assigned icons list, wherein the icon is selected from the candidate icons list; and returning to the assigned screen when the assigned icon is selected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 21)
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9. A computer-based system for personalized navigation of computer screens, the system comprising:
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at least one electronic data processor; and a module configured to execute on the at least one electronic data processor, wherein the module is configured to; display a plurality of icons, retained in a file associated with a particular user, on a computer screen, wherein the icons comprise at least one among assigned icons from an assigned icons list and candidate icons from a candidate icons list, wherein both the assigned and candidate icons are derived from a pool of icons; assign an icon to a currently displayed screen utilizing a selection tool and placing the icon in the assigned icons list, wherein the icon is selected from the candidate icons list; and return to the assigned screen when the assigned icon is selected. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer-readable storage medium having stored therein computer-readable instructions, which, when loaded in and executed by a computer causes the computer to perform the steps of:
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displaying a plurality of icons, retained in a file associated with a particular user, on a computer screen, wherein the icons comprise at least one among assigned icons from an assigned icons list and candidate icons from a candidate icons list, wherein both the assigned and candidate icons are derived from a pool of icons; assigning an icon to a currently displayed screen utilizing a selection tool and placing the icon in the assigned icons list, wherein the icon is selected from the candidate icons list; and returning to the assigned screen when the assigned icon is selected. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24)
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