Patent ID: 7793222
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for displaying a user interface element on a display screen, the method executed by a computer and comprising: executing an operating system that provides an operating system user interface for receiving user inputs to a user application; executing a user activatable dashboard layer; storing a plurality of widgets, at least one widget having a front side providing a first functionality, and a back side providing a second functionality, each widget configured for display only within the user activatable dashboard layer; responsive to a first trigger event, displaying the user-activatable dashboard layer, thereby providing access to the plurality of widgets contained by the dashboard layer, the display of the dashboard layer preventing the user application from receiving further user inputs through the operating system user interface; and responsive to a second trigger event, dismissing the dashboard layer, thereby removing access to the plurality of widgets and reactivating the operating system user interface such that the user application can again receive user inputs.