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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6484189 | Methods and apparatus for a multimedia authoring and presentation system A multimedia authoring system uses a graphic interface display which is implemented as a part of a flow editor and is used to create and to program interactive multimedia presentations and coursework. The authoring system also includes other editors (e.g.... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6448984 | Displaying layered information using lenticular-like interfaces A method of displaying graphical information using a "lenticular-like" interface is described. With a "lenticular-like" interface, the viewer is made aware that additional, usually complementary information is available besides that which is currently for... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6321382 | System for resolving channel selection in a multi-channel convergence system An architecture for convergence systems is disclosed. The architecture includes a hardware component providing a convergence environment. A channel map services component includes a listing of receivers of programming associated with the convergence envir... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6289402 | Bidirectional data transfer protocol primarily controlled by a peripheral device A method and apparatus are provided for bidirectionally transmitting a plurality of data values between a first processor and a second processor. Each data value represents a respective plurality of data bits. A direction indicating signal is formed and t... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6222531 | Mutatably transparent displays Mutatably transparent controls are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a system includes an operating environment, and at least one computer program. The operating environment has a graphical user interface. Each computer program has at least o... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6201538 | Controlling the layout of graphics in a television environment The present invention utilizes a graphics layout language that is defined by the broadcaster or the studio to control the layout of graphic overlays in relation to corresponding images presented on a display. Each user interface component is divided into ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 5935230 | Multiprocessor arrangement including bus arbitration scheme involving plural CPU clusters that address each other as "phantom" CPUs At least two clusters of CPUs are present in a multiprocessor computer system. Each CPU cluster has a given number of CPUs, each CPU having an associated ID such as an ID number. An additional ID number, not associated with a CPU in the same cluster, is a... | 08/10/1999 |
