Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – On-screen workspace or object
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Pham, Khanh (Department: 2167)
Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i
Operator interface
On-screen workspace or object
C715S760000, C715S779000, C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07076743
ABSTRACT:
An enhanced hyperlink and method for providing an enhanced hyperlink are provided. This invention permits the user to interact with a hyperlink in a variety of ways without necessarily having to open and/or follow the hyperlink. This is accomplished by detecting the presence of a cursor near a hyperlink. After detecting the hyperlink, a toolbar is displayed containing one or more link enhancements that the user may select. In response to the users' selection of a particular link enhancement, that link enhancement function would be performed without requiring any further action by the user.
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Ingram Gerald W.
Mansfield Steve
I-LOR, LLC
Pham Khanh
Sartori Michael A.
Swindell Caroline J.
Venable LLP
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