Taskbar media player
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
- presenting a media player user interface that is integrated into an existing taskbar of an operating system shell, the media player user interface including two or more media player controls; and
enabling, without the media-player user interface being in perspective, user interaction with the two or more media player controls.
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Abstract
A system and method for controlling media through a user interface integrated within a taskbar is described. This system and method enable a user to control media while a user interface of another application remains in perspective. Further, this system includes a taskbar media player, which can play media and enable a user to control the play of that media from within a taskbar.
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19 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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presenting a media player user interface that is integrated into an existing taskbar of an operating system shell, the media player user interface including two or more media player controls; and enabling, without the media-player user interface being in perspective, user interaction with the two or more media player controls. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer-readable storage medium comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform a method comprising:
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presenting a media player user interface that is integrated into an existing taskbar of an operating system shell, the media player user interface including two or more media player controls; and enabling, without the media player user interface being in perspective, user interaction with the two or more media player controls. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computing device comprising:
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one or more processors; and a computer-readable storage medium comprising computer executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, perform a method comprising; presenting a media player user interface that is integrated into an existing taskbar of an operating system shell, the media player user interface including two or more media player controls; and enabling, without the media player user interface being in perspective, user interaction with the two or more media player controls. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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