Patent ID: 9092121
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for copying and pasting, the method performed by program instructions executed on a computer having at least one processor, the method comprising: automatically detecting a predetermined number of copy and paste commands performed by a user from a source window to a target window, the source window and the target window comprising application windows of at least one of a web browser, a word processor or document editor, a spreadsheet, a presentation application; in response to detecting the predetermined number of copy and paste commands, miniaturizing a portion of content from the source window for display in a miniaturized preview window, and dynamically positioning the miniaturized preview window adjacent to the target window, wherein the miniaturized preview window persistently hovers adjacent to the target window and above any other open windows; detecting user interaction with the miniaturized portion of content by at least one of: detecting a cursor hovering over the miniaturized portion of content for a predetermined amount of time; and detecting a press and hold event on the miniaturized portion of content; and temporarily expanding the miniaturized portion of content to allow user access to the portion of content from the source window by enlarging the miniaturized preview window into an expanded preview window that allows the user to select a desired region within the miniaturized portion of content for copying to the target window using a drag-and-drop operation.