Method to display and rotate a three-dimensional icon with multi

Details Method to display and rotate a three-dimensional icon with multi Method to display and rotate a three-dimensional icon with multi

1993-04-23

1994-04-12

Herndon, Heather R.

395137, G06F 1562

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053033884

ABSTRACT:
A manipulable icon is displayed with multiple faces having particular application to computer displays and systems. The icon, which represents information about an object available within the computer, can be manipulated by the user to display different faces or views which provide additional information about the object represented by the icon. The user has the ability to manipulate the icon to see additional views of the icon on the computer display device, either by a mouse stroke selection command, keyboard command or menu selection. This selection causes the icon to move from one view or face of the icon to another view or face of the icon. These additional views thus provide additional space in which the icon can supply additional information to the user. Iconic movement from one face or view to another is also typically accompanied by some sound which indicates execution of the movement.

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