Automated scrolling of browser content and automated activation of browser links
DCFirst Claim
1. A method for displaying content, the method being implemented on a computer and comprising:
- (a) identifying, in a content that is structured into a plurality of sets of which at least some sets are each programmed to display in a designated partition of a display area, at least a first set that contains more elements than a designated first partition for the first set can accommodate at one time;
(b) while at least a portion of the content is displayed, automatically scrolling the first set in making visible each element of the first set in the designated first partition, so as to automatically make visible one or more elements of the first set that would otherwise not be visible in the designated first partition without the automatic scrolling, wherein the automatic scrolling is not in response to a user request for the automatic scrolling.
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Abstract
An automatic scrolling mechanism converts an information repository into media that can actively present and “push” information to the users/viewers while retaining existing “pull” and interactivity functions. Automatic scrolling can be controlled by placing a cursor on control icons, such as boxes, lines, and arrow clusters. While the cursor is on an icon, automatic scrolling brings into view content that extends beyond the field of view. The scrolled content is moved into the field of view of the display window in a predetermined direction designated by the icon. Sub-windows are also designed to be independently and automatically scrolled or floated with respect the main window. Links created in an information repository may be automatically activated to retrieve the linked information, and to automatically present and scroll the information. As the content is automatically scrolled, the repository is pushed and the user is allured to further navigate through the repository.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for displaying content, the method being implemented on a computer and comprising:
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(a) identifying, in a content that is structured into a plurality of sets of which at least some sets are each programmed to display in a designated partition of a display area, at least a first set that contains more elements than a designated first partition for the first set can accommodate at one time; (b) while at least a portion of the content is displayed, automatically scrolling the first set in making visible each element of the first set in the designated first partition, so as to automatically make visible one or more elements of the first set that would otherwise not be visible in the designated first partition without the automatic scrolling, wherein the automatic scrolling is not in response to a user request for the automatic scrolling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system comprising:
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a display screen; and a computer processor configured to; identify, in a content that is structured into a plurality of sets of which at least some sets are each programmed to display in a designated partition of a display area, at least a first set that contains more elements than a designated first partition for the first set can accommodate at one time; while at least a portion of the content is displayed on the display screen, automatically scroll the first set in making visible each element of the first set in the designated first partition, so as to automatically make visible one or more elements of the first set that would otherwise not be visible in the designated first partition without the automatic scrolling, wherein the automatic scrolling is not in response to a user request for the automatic scrolling. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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