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Graphic file directory and spreadsheet

Patent 5093907 Issued on March 3, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject September 25, 2009. 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.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 412281 filed on 09/25/1989

US Classes:

345/473, Animation345/960Iterative display of preconfigured images

Examiners

Primary: Herndon, Heather R.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06F 015/62

Abstract

A combined visual directory and spreadsheet for graphic files is disclosed. Graphic files can be selectively associated with cells of a matrix. A selectable portion of the matrix containing miniaturized versions of the graphic files associated with the cells of that portion is displayed on an editing monitor. Graphic functions of various kinds can be assigned to displayed cells by the operator to produce modification, animation, or display of graphics associated with selected cells.

Other References

  • Microsoft Works Reference, 1989, pp. 180-23
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