Method of graphically accessing electronic data
September 13, 2011. 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 ReferencesDocument rearrangement system Methods of displaying help information nearest to an operation point at which the help information is requested Device capable of displaying window size and position Method to automatically vary displayed object size with variations in window size Method and system for generating dynamic, interactive visual representations of information structures within a computer Method for generating dialogue-windows visually displayed on a computer-screen and equipment for implementing this method Patent #: 5119476 InventorsApplicationNo. 467697 filed on 01/18/1990ExaminersPrimary: Herndon, Heather R.Assistant: Feild, Joseph H. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 015/62AbstractA 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 animated icon that is movable from a closed position to a substantial continuum of open positions. Moving the icon to an open position automatically opens a window on the display screen that contains the data to be accessed. Closing the icon automatically closes the window.Other References
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