Patents by Inventor Gregory N. Christle

Gregory N. Christle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Preview and installation of user interface elements in a display environment
    Patent number: 8453065
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided including a method for displaying a user interface element in a display environment. The method includes receiving a selection of a user interface element to be displayed in a display environment, and selectively displaying the user interface element in a preview environment prior to installing the user interface element and prior to displaying the interface element in the display environment. Selectively displaying the user interface element includes determining if a preview is required; instantiating the user interface element in a preview environment including displaying the user interface element in a presentation window and supporting interaction of the user interface element with a user; and selectively installing the user interface element in the display environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhrl, John O. Louch, Gregory N. Christle, Eric Steven Peyton, Kevin Tiene, Scott Forstall