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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 13, 1999
Kenneth Soohoo, Redwood Shores, CA (US);
Planetweb, Inc., Redwood City, CA (US);
Abstract
Method of navigating on a display. A cursor is displayed within a first portion of the display. The first portion has edges and displays a portion of information. In response to movement of a pointing device, the cursor is moved within the first portion of the display. If the cursor comes within a particular distance of an edge of the first portion of the display, at least a partially different portion of the information is displayed. In response to a command and in response to movement of the pointing device, the cursor is moved beyond the first portion of the display. The information may comprise a document, a graphic, or a document including at least a graphic. The display may comprise a display of a word processor, a display of a web browser, or other display. A method of navigating on a display is described. A method of navigating on a display of a web browser and system for navigating on a display are also described.