Patent ID: 6961752
Filing Date: 2005-11-01
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for modifying a browser, said browser including a history function operable to store an actual history list of website addresses accessed by said browser, said browser further including separate back and forward indicia on a display screen, said back and forward indicia being selectable by a user for accessing stored website addresses adjacent to a currently displayed website address of said browser, said browser further including a favorites function, said favorites function being operable for selectively storing a favorites list of user-selected website addresses, said method comprising: displaying said favorites list in a first area of said display screen; displaying a virtual history list in a second area of said display screen, said virtual history list being separate from said actual history list; enabling said user to transfer selected website addresses from said displayed favorites list into said displayed virtual history list; and inserting said virtual history list into said actual history list of said browser whereby adjacent ones of said website addresses in said virtual history list are accessible by a single selection of said back or forward indicia of said browser.