Abstract: By varying the levels of detail associated with items in an ordered collection of information, items may be organized in a way to emphasize details about item of current interest. Displaying varying levels of detail about items in an ordered collection of information involves determining a focus, and based on their relative location to the focus adding additional detail to other items displayed from the collection of information. For instance, a user browsing a web search results list typically only sees a few essential details such as the name, link, and brief abstract about each item in the list. Providing the user with varying levels of detail about each item in the list helps them decide to where they want to navigate.

Abstract: Audio cues often convey different information to users that video cues do not. Audio feedback techniques are provided to convey audio cues about navigable data. Audio cues associated with a collection may indicate a variety of characteristics about items in the collection.

Abstract: A nonlinear response navigator allows users to move at variable speeds through collections of information without having to use either paging or scrolling techniques. The navigator provides a fun, intuitive feel while navigating data and provides a direct engagement interaction between user and data. The navigator enhances the normal browsing experience by visually enhancing the display based on the speed at which the user moves through the data.

Abstract: Dynamically suggested information helps users navigate collections of information and the underlying reference items in the collections with a reduced need to perform search queries. For example, a user browsing an Internet sports site might be shown dynamically generated links to fantasy sports websites, sports and team message boards, and other sports-related sites. Clicking on a dynamically generated link, such as a fantasy sports website link, redirects the user to a new site. When the user arrives at the new site, the dynamically generated links and any other suggested information are automatically updated.