Method and system for reducing notification area clutter

Details Method and system for reducing notification area clutter Method and system for reducing notification area clutter

2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Kincaid, Kristine (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S772000, C715S811000, C715S814000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09825717

ABSTRACT:
A method and system are provided for use in a computer system for organizing and displaying notification items associated with the system, applications or other components, within a notification area. The system monitors items that are placed in the notification, comparing the period of placement with a predetermined time threshold value, If the item has remained inactive for longer than the predetermined threshold period, the item is hidden from the notification area. Additionally, the system monitors the hidden items for changes in icon appearance and will unhide the item upon a change in appearance or specific selection by a user. New items and unhidden items are arranged in the order of the most recent addition to the notification area. The system also allows a user to customize the behavior associated with individual notification items.

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