Cursor tracking in a multi-level GUI
August 15, 2021. 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 ReferencesMethod and apparatus for generating and manipulating graphical data for display on a computer output device Method and system for displaying an animated focus item System and method of using object sensitivity for selecting computer-generated objects Method and system for generating a global hit test data structure using scan line compression of windows in a graphical user interface Support for custom user-interaction elements in a graphical, event-driven computer system Graphical user interface system and methods for improved user feedback System and method for efficient hit-testing in a computer-based system Patent #: 6049325 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 09931389 filed on 08/15/2001US Classes:715/764, On-screen workspace or object345/427, Space transformation715/840, Using button array715/862, Proximity detection345/620, Clipping715/866, Miscellaneous customization or adaptation715/709, Coaching (e.g., animated examples, or handholding or show me execution)345/157, Cursor mark position control device707/103RObject-oriented database structureExaminersPrimary: Kincaid, KristineAssistant: Nguyen, Lê Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 3/00AbstractMethods and systems for cursor tracking in a multilevel GUI hierarchy.Other References
Field of SearchCursorPointer direction adjustment Automatic position adjustment Status indicator Selection emphasis Dynamically changed appearance (e.g., animated or live action) Proximity detection Using button array Selectable iconic array Emphasis Preselection emphasis Selection or confirmation emphasis On-screen workspace or object | |
