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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5506940 | Font resolution method for a data processing system to a convert a first font definition to a second font definition An improved font resolution method is disclosed for a data processing system, which enables the translation of an originally defined font for a document, into available fonts in a local data processing system where the document is to be displayed or print... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5347628 | Method of graphically accessing electronic data A computer system user interface that includes a method of accessing electronic data. The method includes displaying on a computer display screen a control window that includes a perspective view of a work area. The work area includes at least one animate... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5307086 | Method of implementing a preview window in an object oriented programming system A method of implementing a preview window in an object oriented programming system that includes an application having at least a first panel and a second panel that are selectively displayable on a display screen. The second panel displays underlying inf... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5287102 | Method and system for enabling a blind computer user to locate icons in a graphical user interface Disclosed is a computer audio interface adapted to enable blind or visually impaired users to locate icons positioned in rows in the background of a graphical user interface. Whenever the pointer of the interface is positioned on the background, the syste... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5247284 | Graphical method of inputing time values A method of displaying and inputting time values in a computer system that includes a display screen and a user operable pointing device. The method includes displaying on the screen a representation of an analog clock with hands that the user can positio... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5224039 | Method of enabling the translation of machine readable information Disclosed is a method of enabling the translation of machine readable information from a first national language to a second national language. The method includes the steps of forming a table of rules setting forth the number of additional spaces require... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5223828 | Method and system for enabling a blind computer user to handle message boxes in a graphical user interface Disclosed is a system and method that enables blind or visually impaired computer users to handle message boxes in a graphical user interface. When a message box first appears, the textual content of the box is announced audibly and an audible homing sign... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5140678 | Computer user interface with window title bar icons Disclosed is a computer system user interface that includes a window frame with a window title bar icon. The title bar icon replaces the conventional window title bar and it increases the usable client area of the window without decreasing the number of f... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5140677 | Computer user interface with window title bar mini-icons Disclosed is a computer system user interface that includes an application or object window with a mini-icon representing the application or object. The mini-icon is available for use in direct manipulation and context menu operations while the window is ... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4305472 | Apparatus for recording and limiting torque Apparatus for recording and limiting the torque applied to a pipe by a set of power tongs, wherein the tongs are operated by a hydraulic fluid pumped through a feed line to a hydraulic motor in the tongs and then returned by a return line. The apparatus i... | 12/15/1981 |
| 4216590 | Wide angle inclinometer Improved apparatus for measuring the angular deviation from the vertical of the end of the drill string which includes a housing adapted for insertion in the drill string, a pendulum pivotally mounted in the housing and capable of swinging through large a... | 08/12/1980 |
