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Dynamically transformable user interface icons

  • US 7,573,487 B1
  • Filed: 12/19/2003
  • Issued: 08/11/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A machine-implemented method comprising:

  • receiving input indicating a change in functional context of a user interface;

    transforming an icon image based upon the input, wherein transforming the icon image comprises transforming data contained within an existing layer of multiple image layers of the icon image, the icon image comprising the multiple image layers including a transparency component, each layer comprising multiple components each having a corresponding data set within such layer, and the icon image comprising information indicating a total number of the multiple image layers in the icon image; and

    compositing the multiple image layers using the transparency component to form a rendered icon with a changed appearance that reflects the changed functional context of the user interface.

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