18088558. RETRIEVAL AND DISPLAY OF CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY REPRESENTED IN A TASKBAR simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

RETRIEVAL AND DISPLAY OF CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY REPRESENTED IN A TASKBAR

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Katie Elizabeth Goldstein of Hillsborough CA (US)

Katherine Chen Lee of Seattle WA (US)

Ilda Maria Ladeira of Redmond WA (US)

Pavi Bhatter of Fremont CA (US)

Allan Joseph Bonifacio of Toronto (CA)

Chelsea Le of Seattle WA (US)

Alexander Leo Campbell of Seattle WA (US)

Bradford Glenn Singley of Renton WA (US)

Zhe Liu of Bellevue WA (US)

Houman Motevaselolhagh of Seattle WA (US)

Arthur Li-Pang Chen of Bellevue WA (US)

Dena Natalie Saunders of Sammamish WA (US)

RETRIEVAL AND DISPLAY OF CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY REPRESENTED IN A TASKBAR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18088558 titled 'RETRIEVAL AND DISPLAY OF CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY REPRESENTED IN A TASKBAR

The computing device described in the patent application is equipped to display a graphical user interface (GUI) of an operating system, featuring a taskbar with a search box that includes a text entry field and a graphical icon.

• The text entry field allows users to input text, while the graphical icon serves a specific function within the search box.
• When the text entry field is selected, a first graphical pane with specific content is presented on the display.
• Selecting the graphical icon triggers the display of a second graphical pane with different content from the first pane.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in various operating systems to enhance user experience and efficiency in searching for information. - It can be utilized in software applications that require quick access to search functions.

Problems Solved: - Streamlines the search process for users by providing a visually intuitive search interface. - Enhances the functionality of the taskbar in operating systems.

Benefits: - Improved user experience with a visually appealing and efficient search feature. - Increased productivity through quick access to search functions.

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Search Functionality in Operating Systems This technology can be commercially used in operating systems for desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices to improve user interaction and productivity. It can also be integrated into software applications that require efficient search capabilities.

Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of graphical user interfaces and search functionalities in operating systems to identify any prior art related to this technology.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in GUI design, user interface interactions, and search functionality in operating systems to enhance the capabilities of this technology.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve user experience in operating systems? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this enhanced search functionality?

Original Abstract Submitted

A computing device is configured to perform acts that include displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) of an operating system installed on the computing device, where a taskbar of the GUI includes a search box. The search box includes: 1) a text entry field that is configured to receive textual input; and 2) a graphical icon. The acts also include detecting a selection of the text entry field and presenting a first graphical pane on the display in response to detecting the selection of the text entry field, where the first graphical pane includes first content. The acts also include detecting a selection of the graphical icon. The acts further include presenting a second graphical pane on the display in response to detecting the selection of the graphical icon, where the second graphical pane comprises second content that is different from the first content.