Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1997-03-07
1999-10-19
Bayerl, Raymond J.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
345352, 345353, G06F 314
Patent
active
059697202
ABSTRACT:
A data processing system renders a real-world object on a display device to represent a storage space of the data processing system. The real-world object is displayed with various labels and indicators to provide information about the internal contents of the storage space represented by the object as well as the storage space itself. Such visual indicators allow an external user to access information about the contents of a storage space without actually opening the storage space or delving into the depths of the user interface to determine additional information. In addition to providing information about the storage space represented by the real-world metaphor, the data processing system also allows the external user to selectively name the storage space represented by the object in a useful manner.
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Lisle Linda Arnold
Martin Shirley L.
Mullaly John Martin
Bayerl Raymond J.
Emile Volel
International Business Machines - Corporation
Newberger Barry S.
Thai Cuong T.
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