Multi-modal method for application swapping

Details Multi-modal method for application swapping Multi-modal method for application swapping

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Kincaid, Kristine (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S783000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07036088

ABSTRACT:
A multi-modal method for application swapping. An embodiment of a method includes, in response to a first key stroke, displaying a plurality of graphical icons corresponding to running applications, in response to a mouse input, selecting one of the graphical icons, and displaying the running application corresponding to the selected icon. The method enables a user to quickly and easily swap between currently running applications using a keyboard and a mouse.

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Screen Dumps of Microsoft Office 2000 Shortcut Bar (pp. 1-6, 1999).
Screen Dumps of Microsoft Windows Version 4.0 (pp. 1-3, 1998).

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