Data processing system and method for viewing objects on a user

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1996-11-20

1999-03-02

Katbab, A.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

G06F 300

Patent

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058777636

ABSTRACT:
A data processing system and method of operation thereof detect when a situation occurs in which a window displayed on a display device should be brought to a user's attention. That window is then surfaced at the top of a window system z-order of the data processing system without modifying a current activation state of the window. Thus, while the window is guaranteed to be visible or unobscured by any other windows, the current activation state is not changed and any user input is still in control of the user.

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