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Reading mode for electronic documents

A technology of electronic documents and reading mode, applied in the direction of electronic digital data processing, input/output process of data processing, instruments, etc., can solve problems such as unrealized user experience, and achieve the effect of enhancing reading experience

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-09-03
MICROSOFT CORP
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Some prior software applications allowed for annotating text or objects in documents using various tags and highlights, but did not implement a user experience that would link reading and working with a hard copy of a document

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[0020] As briefly described above, embodiments of the present invention are directed to improved reading modes for electronic documents displayed in software application user interfaces. In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments or examples. These embodiments may be combined, other embodiments may be used, and structural changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be limiting, the scope of the invention being defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0021] Aspects of the invention and an exemplary computing operating environment are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like numerals represent like elements. figure 1 and the following discussion are intended to provide a brief general description of a...

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Abstract

An improved reading mode for electronic documents is provided. An electronic document is displayed in one or more discrete pages to provide a ''look and feel'' of reading a physical book or other document. Page turning controls are provided on each displayed page for turning a single page or for rapidly turning numerous pages. A page may be pinned so that the pinned page remains displayed while an adjacently displayed page is turned. Reading pointer controls and reading underlines may be deployed adjacent to and under selected text, respectively, for providing helpful reading reference points. Bookmarks may be deployed adjacent to text or images of interest in one or more pages of a displayed electronic document.

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Background of the invention [0001] With the advent of the computer age, computer and software users became accustomed to user-friendly software applications that help them write, calculate, organize, prepare presentations, send and receive emails, make music, and more. For example, modern electronic word processing applications enable users to prepare a variety of useful documents. Modern spreadsheet applications enable users to enter, manipulate and organize data. Modern electronic slide presentation applications enable users to create various slide presentations that include text, pictures, data, or other useful objects. Modern database applications enable users to store, organize, and exchange large amounts of data. [0002] In recent years, many users of such software have stopped printing hard copies of electronic documents for reading and review. More and more people are reading electronic documents and other materials on their computer monitors in the same way they u...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/14G06F3/048G06F17/21
CPCG06F3/0481G06F3/0488G06F3/0483
Inventor R·C·托伯达B·N·弗纳德斯J·巴奈特J·K·亚普
Owner MICROSOFT CORP
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