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Method, system, and memory for reshaping the frame edges of a window around information displayed in the window

Patent 5546520 Issued on August 13, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject September 30, 2014. 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

Application

No. 315644 filed on 09/30/1994

US Classes:

345/649Rotation

Examiners

Primary: Powell, Mark R.
Assistant: Ho, Ruay Lian

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06F 003/14

Abstract

A method, system, and memory for reshaping a window are provided. The method includes the step of reshaping the frame of a window around information displayed in the window in accordance with a preference setting and in response to a command from user controls. The system includes a display for displaying information stored in a window, user controls, and a processor for reshaping the frame of the window around the information in response to a command from the user controls. The memory includes computer readable program code that is stored in the memory. The program code directs a computer system to reshape the frame of a window around information that is displayed within the window.

Other References

  • "User-Friendly Graphical Interface for Window Management Using Reference Frames" Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 37, No. 5, May 1994, pp. 235-23
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