摘要:
Methods and arrangements to control pop-up windows are contemplated. Embodiments include transformations, code, state machines or other logic to deny focus to a pop-up window that is generated within a pop-up delay interval of input activity on the part of a user. In some embodiments, the pop-up delay interval may be a default value such as ten seconds. In other embodiments, the pop-up delay interval is configurable. In some embodiments, the pop-up window may be granted focus after the user ceases input activity for the pop-up delay interval. In some embodiments, the pop-up window may be displayed without focus. Some of these embodiments may modify the region of the screen in which the pop-up window is displayed. In some embodiments, the pop-up window may be displayed in a portion of the screen that does not overlap with the portion of the window that does have focus. In some embodiments, the user may be notified that a pop-up window was displayed without focus. In some embodiments, the user may disable the denial of focus to pop-up windows. In some embodiments, the user may exempt classes of pop-up windows from the denial of focus.
摘要:
The invention is a method of notifying a user of activity in an instant messaging session in a computer having a graphical user interface including a display, a selection device, and a network connection, the method comprising: receiving a selection input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar; responsive to receiving the selection input signal, detaching the minimized chat window from the task bar and moving the detached chat window to a position on the display indicated by the selection input signal; receiving a configuration input signal from the selection device indicating the selection of a display configuration parameter; and displaying a slot in the detached chat window for each open instant messaging session according to the display configuration parameter.
摘要:
A brick apparatus for use with a mobile computer includes a chassis having a connection panel and means for attaching the connection panel to a connection panel of the mobile computer. A power transformer is located within the chassis to produce a DC signal from an AC input. A retractable power cord of the brick is connected at one end to the transformer and connectable at a second end to an AC outlet. A DC power pin connected to the DC signal of the power transformer is positioned to engage a DC power jack of the mobile computer when the apparatus is attached to the mobile computer panel. The apparatus may further include a retractable locking cable and retractable network connections. The apparatus may include pass through connectors to provide external access to connectors of the mobile computer rear panel and a battery to provide power to the mobile computer.
摘要:
Systems, methods and media for updating an instant messaging system on a network are disclosed. More particularly, hardware and/or software for updating status indicators such as ‘away’ messages of an instant messaging system are disclosed. Embodiments include determining that a change in status of the user has occurred and automatically transmitting an indication of the change in status to instant messenger system manager via a network. Embodiments include determining that a change in status of the user has occurred based on receiving an indication that the user's status has changed, such as from user input on a keyboard, mouse, etc. Other embodiments include determining that a change in status has occurred based on determining that the user's status has changed based on an electronic calendar, expiration of a time period, etc.
摘要:
The invention described in detail below is an improved method, product, and apparatus for configuring an instant messaging program in a computer having a display, an input device, and more than one open chat session, the method comprising: receiving a chat selection input signal from the input device indicating the selection of a chat session; displaying selectable chat configuration parameters on the display; receiving a configuration input signal from the selection device indicating the selection of a chat configuration parameter; and linking the selected chat configuration parameter to the selected chat session so that the selected chat configuration parameter controls the subsequent display of the selected chat session.
摘要:
The invention is a new and useful improvement to navigation system software that, when combined with conventional navigation system hardware, provides an operator with a means for modifying a course generated by a navigation system, and for saving the modified course for future trips. More specifically, the invention comprises an improvement to navigation system software that provides several manual means for modifying a computer-planned course according to real-time operator preferences; and an improvement to navigation system software that provides an automatic means for adapting navigation system planning to conform to a course that an operator has used repetitively.
摘要:
A method and a computer program product that enable files in a file directory to be queued or marked prior to “sending” the files to a common application. A background operating system (OS) is enhanced by including a set of queue functions/options for selection when a file is selected within a file directory. Among these additional functions/options are “Queue It”, “Queue Edit”, and “Queue Send To.” These queue functions each represent an action item that may be selected to carry out a specific function/operation on/with one or more pre-selected (or queued) files. The “Queue It” function allows the user to mark one or more file(s) or add the file's location and other parameters to a queue. When there is at least one file in the queue, the “Queue Edit” function allows the user to view, sort, and delete files in the queue. Finally, the “Queue Send To” function triggers the import of the queued and/or selected files into the selected application.
摘要:
The invention comprises a system for managing chat windows in an instant messaging program in a computer having a graphical user interface, including a display and a selection device, the method comprising receiving an input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar; and responsive to receiving the input signal, detaching the minimized chat window from the task bar and moving the minimized chat window to a position on the display indicated by the input signal.
摘要:
The invention disclosed is a computer program for displaying one or more entries from a buddy list. The computer program receives a partial input in a text entry field and displays a result set in a result field, wherein the result set comprises entries from the buddy list having data that matches the partial input.
摘要:
A user connected to a remote printer can choose to activate a print-monitoring feature of the printer as part of the submitted print job. As the job begins to print, the output of the printer is monitored for print quality. If an event occurs during the print job that affects the print job, the user receives real-time notification of the status of the print job. The events can be printer related such as paper jam or print job related such as poor print quality. The user can have an option of reviewing various parts of the print job during the printing process. There can also be an automatic print job out evaluation. If the user accepts the print quality, the printer will continue printing the job. If the user is not satisfied with the print quality, the job is halted and sent to a temporary print buffer. While the job is halted, adjustments are made to either the printer to improve print quality or to the print parameters of the print job to improve print quality.