Method and apparatus for controlling computer displays by using a two dimensional scroll palette
Patent 5263134 Issued on November 16, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 30, 2012. 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.
July 30, 2012. 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 ReferencesSoftware version management system Search/retrieval system Method and system for retrieval of stored graphs Data processor having a user interface display with metaphoric objects Multiple stamp motion objects in a video game system Method for concurrent data entry and manipulation in multiple applications Patent #: 4975690 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 922644 filed on 07/30/1992US Classes:715/788, Layout modification (e.g., move or resize)345/684, Scrolling715/784, Window scrolling715/804Interwindow link or communicationExaminersPrimary: Nguyen, Phu K.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 003/14AbstractA computer program provides for the display of window regions on a display screen whereby the content and size of one window region is controllable in two dimensions using means provided in another window region. A cursor device and a signal generation means is used to select the two-dimensional scrolling or resizing of a window region. Controls are also provided to move and terminate window regions. Upon termination, the configuration of window regions is saved on a data storage means for use when the window regions are re-displayed. Cursor movement can be restricted to the horizontal or vertical directions only. | |
