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EP0689133A2 Expired / Lapsed EP ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Method of displaying multiple sets of information in the same area of a computer screen

Assignee: Adobe Inc
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Filing: 1995-06-02
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2015-06-02
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Abstract

Abstract A method for displaying on a computer screen multiple sets of information needed on a recurring basis, comprising the steps of: (1) Establishing an area on the computer screen in which the multiple sets of information are to be displayed, the established area having a maximum size which is substantially less than the entire area of the screen. (2) Providing within the established area a plurality of selection indicators, one for each of the multiple sets of information. (3) Selecting one of the multiple sets of information for display within the established area by pointing to one of the selection indicators within the established area, whereby the selected set of information will be substituted within the established area for the set of information previously being displayed therein. A selected set of information may also be moved out of the selected area by pointing to its selection indicator and dragging it away.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kevin R. Johnston

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction EP
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 10:35
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0481

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 122 words
A method for displaying on a computer screen multiple sets of information needed on a recurring basis, comprising the steps of: establishing an area on the computer screen in which the multiple sets of information are to be displayed, the area having a maximum size which is substantially less than the entire area of the screen; providing within the area a plurality of selection indicators, one for each of the multiple sets of information; and selecting one of the multiple sets of information for display within the established area by pointing to one of the selection indicators within the established area, whereby the selected set of information will be substituted within the area for the set of information previously being displayed therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the established area is movable to various desirable locations around the screen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein separately displayed sets of information are combined into the area established on the screen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the set of information is combined by pointing to a selection indicator for the set of information and dragging it into the area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein one of the multiple combined sets of information in the established area is moved away from the established area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 32 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the move is accomplished by pointing to a selection indicator for the set of information to be moved and dragging it away from the established area.

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