Method and apparatus for managing windows

Details Method and apparatus for managing windows Method and apparatus for managing windows

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Huynh, Ba (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S774000, C715S794000, C715S796000, C715S809000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10401412

ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing windows in a foreground and a background in a data processing system. A buffer is monitored for user input in response to receiving a request to present a pop-up window in a foreground. A determination is made as to whether the application in the foreground is an interruptible application. The pop-up window is presented in the foreground if user input is absent and if the identified application is an interruptible application.

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