Animation of graphical objects

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2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Bautista, Xiomar (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S864000, C715S781000, C345S473000, C345S169000, C345S173000

Reexamination Certificate

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07941758

ABSTRACT:
A method for animating graphical objects is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of graphical objects and displaying a subset of the objects in a viewport. In this embodiment, the method may also include calculating a virtual destination for one of the graphical objects based on a received user input, and moving the graphical object to the virtual destination over a period of time. Various additional methods, machine-readable media, and devices for animating graphical objects and controlling operational characteristics of a device are also provided.

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