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Graphical user interface

Patent 5349658 Issued on September 20, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject November 1, 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 References

Interactive method of developing software interfaces
Patent #: 5041992
Issued on: 08/20/1991
Inventor: Cunningham, et al.

Computer human interface comprising user-adjustable window for displaying or printing information
Patent #: 5062060
Issued on: 10/29/1991
Inventor: Kolnick

User interface with multiple workspaces for sharing display system objects
Patent #: 5072412
Issued on: 12/10/1991
Inventor: Henderson, Jr., et al.

Computer user interface with window title bar icons
Patent #: 5140678
Issued on: 08/18/1992
Inventor: Torres

Window management apparatus for a document creating apparatus Patent #: 5142618
Issued on: 08/25/1992
Inventor: Fujiwara, et al.

Inventors

Application

No. 786291 filed on 11/01/1991

Examiners

Primary: Heckler, Thomas M.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06F 003/14

Abstract

A graphical user interface for a computer system that includes a memory for storing application programs and application files. The user interface permits the user to initiate execution of a selected application program, and produces a snapshot that graphically represents a screen produced during the execution of the application program. The snapshot may be displayed after execution of the application program is terminated, and provides a visual reference for the application file that was opened when the snapshot was taken. Snapshots and their corresponding application files may be organized in a project format, and new documents opened by an application program may be automatically placed in the opened project. An improved technique for initiating the execution of application programs is also described.

Other References

  • Hall, William, "Windows 3.0 Under the Spotlight", Computer Select 1989-1990, Doc. #21571, PC Magazine, Sep. 11, 1990, vol. 9, No. 15, p. 181 et. se
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