Computer console with group ICON control
April 26, 2013. 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 ReferencesEditing of a superblock data structure In-line dynamic editor for mixed object documents Computer-controlled electronic system monitor Multiple processor system having shared memory with private-write capability Data processing system capable of executing data processing using resources by designating displayed graphic patterns representing selected resources Graphical processing Interactive method of developing software interfaces Hierarchical folders display Computer user interface with window title bar mini-icons Microcomputer system for communication InventorsApplicationNo. 054509 filed on 04/26/1993ExaminersPrimary: Zimmerman, MarkAssistant: Vo, Cliff N. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 003/14AbstractA console operates a computer which includes a multiplicity of processors. The console displays an activate icon, a grouping icon and a multiplicity of icons which represent the multiplicity of processors, respectively. The console supports the definition of a group of the processors based on user selection of two or more of the processor icons and the grouping icon. In response to the definition, the console displays a group icon which represents the selected processors. The console also supports activation of the group of processors by selecting the group icon and the activate icon. After the group of processors is activated, the console can still display the group icon. Thus, further action can be taken on the group as a whole without redefining the group. A second group of processors containing one or more of the processors of the first group and one or more other processors can also be defined as described above. The console displays both group icons. If an attempt is made to activate the first group of processors using the corresponding group icon and the activate icon, and one of the processors which is shared by both groups fails to activate, then the console modifies the display of both group icons to indicate that at least one processor in each of the groups has failed.Other References
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