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DYNAMIC AND INTELLIGENT HOVER ASSISTANCE

  • US 20080229197A1
  • Filed: 05/27/2008
  • Published: 09/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of displaying hover assistance on a display screen, comprising:

  • moving a pointer element to a position over a user interface element shown on the display screen in response to user manipulation of a pointing device;

    while the pointer element is positioned over the user interface element, invoking a first hover element for display on the display screen; and

    invoking a second hover element for display on the display screen after invoking the first hover element, wherein invoking the second hover element is responsive to the pointer element continuing to be positioned over the user interface element;

    wherein invoking the first hover element occurs after expiration of a first period of time and invoking the second hover element occurs in response to user input from an input device

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