View source for 17843729. DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANIPULATING WORKSPACE VIEWS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANIPULATING WORKSPACE VIEWS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Julian Missig of Burlingame CA (US)|Julian Missig of Burlingame CA (US)]][[Category:Julian Missig of Burlingame CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jonathan Koch of Lewisville NC (US)|Jonathan Koch of Lewisville NC (US)]][[Category:Jonathan Koch of Lewisville NC (US)]]

[[:Category:Avi E. Cieplinski of San Francisco CA (US)|Avi E. Cieplinski of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Avi E. Cieplinski of San Francisco CA (US)]]

[[:Category:B. Michael Victor of Menlo Park CA (US)|B. Michael Victor of Menlo Park CA (US)]][[Category:B. Michael Victor of Menlo Park CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jeffrey Traer Bernstein of San Francisco CA (US)|Jeffrey Traer Bernstein of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Jeffrey Traer Bernstein of San Francisco CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Duncan R. Kerr of San Francisco CA (US)|Duncan R. Kerr of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Duncan R. Kerr of San Francisco CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Myra M. Haggerty of San Mateo CA (US)|Myra M. Haggerty of San Mateo CA (US)]][[Category:Myra M. Haggerty of San Mateo CA (US)]]

==DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANIPULATING WORKSPACE VIEWS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17843729 titled 'DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANIPULATING WORKSPACE VIEWS

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a multifunction device with a display and touch-sensitive surface that allows users to create and switch between multiple workspace views. Each workspace view can contain different content, including application windows. 

* The device initially displays only one workspace view on the display, hiding the others.
* When the user performs a specific multitouch gesture on the touch-sensitive surface, the device replaces the current workspace view with a concurrent display of all the workspace views.
* This allows users to easily switch between different sets of content and applications without cluttering the display.

== Potential Applications ==
* This technology can be applied to smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to enhance multitasking capabilities.
* It can be useful in professional settings where users need to work with multiple applications simultaneously.
* It can improve productivity by providing a more efficient way to organize and switch between different tasks.

== Problems Solved ==
* Simplifies multitasking by providing a clear and organized way to manage multiple workspace views.
* Reduces the need for constantly switching between different applications and windows, improving workflow efficiency.
* Helps users avoid cluttered displays and easily locate and access specific content.

== Benefits ==
* Enhanced multitasking capabilities, allowing users to work with multiple applications and content simultaneously.
* Improved organization and efficiency in managing different tasks and content.
* Streamlined user experience with a clear and intuitive way to switch between workspace views.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

In some embodiments, a multifunction device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface creates a plurality of workspace views. A respective workspace view is configured to contain content assigned by a user to the respective workspace view. The content includes application windows. The device displays a first workspace view in the plurality of workspace views on the display without displaying other workspace views in the plurality of workspace views and detects a first multifinger gesture on the touch-sensitive surface. In response to detecting the first multifinger gesture on the touch-sensitive surface, the device replaces display of the first workspace view with concurrent display of the plurality of workspace views.



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