System and method for pinning tabs in a tabbed browser

Details System and method for pinning tabs in a tabbed browser System and method for pinning tabs in a tabbed browser

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Hailu, Tadesse (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S777000, C715S802000, C715S804000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07921372

ABSTRACT:
The techniques and mechanisms described herein are directed to a method for pinning a tab in a tabbed browser. Briefly stated, browsing software is configured to recognize a “pin” event, such as a hot key, a menu selection, and the like. Upon recognizing the pin event, the browsing software splits a display screen into a pinned window and a tabbed window. The tabbed window displays one or more open tabs and the content of the currently in focus tab. The pinned window may display content that was previously displayed within one of the tabs in the tabbed window or may display new content. The browsing software may configure the navigation of the pinned window differently than the navigation for the tabs in the tabbed window.

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