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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2012
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Kerem B. Karatal, San Francisco, CA (US);
Michael G. Sheldon, Seattle, WA (US);
Marc M. Miller, New York, NY (US);
Chris J. Guzak, Kirkland, WA (US);
Timothy P. McKee, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A programming interface for a computer platform may include various functionality. In certain embodiments, the programming interface may include a sidebar that provides dynamic communication access and information awareness in an integrated interactive peripheral display. Specified communication contacts and information elements may be dynamically tracked or received and provided to a user on an ongoing basis. This capability may be provided via a customizable dynamic thumbnail displayed in one or more columns in a persistent display strip along one edge of a display device. Information may be updated according to rules set by a user.