Dynamic generation and overlaying of graphic windows for multiple active program storage areas
November 26, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References Re31200 3534338 3537096 3675232 3906197 Method and apparatus for point plotting of graphical data from a coded source into a buffer and for rearranging that data for supply to a raster responsive device Soft display word processing system with multiple autonomous processors System for displaying overlapping pages of information Data processing system with multiple display apparatus Display processor for superimposed-picture display system Patent #: 4450442 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/433261 filed on 10/07/1982US Classes:715/790, Overlap control715/797, Viewing lower priority windows (e.g., overlapped windows)715/807Stored priority attributeExaminersPrimary: Thomas, James D.Assistant: Niessen, William G. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG09G 5/14 (20060101)G09G 5/14 (20060101) AbstractA graphic terminal is disclosed using bitmaps to represent plural overlapping displays. Graphics software is also disclosed in which the overlapping asynchronous windows or layers are manipulated by manipulating the bitmaps. With this software, the physical screen becomes several logical screens (layers) all running simultaneously, any one of which may be interacted with at any time.Other References
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