Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1997-03-07
1999-08-10
Kulik, Paul V.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
345156, 345334, 345340, 707 2, 707 3, 707102, G06F 314
Patent
active
059366249
ABSTRACT:
A data processing system, software program and method effectively and intuitively display a storage space of a data processing system to an end-user to allow the end-user to create a filing system which has an easily usable interface. In implementing this methodology, the user is allowed to simply request that all objects within an entire file system of a data processing system be placed in a logical container. A user sets the parameters for defining the desired characteristics of each of the objects stored within the logical container. Thus, a user is able to organize representations of desired objects in various storage locations without requiring extra steps by a user or excess memory. Furthermore, the contents of a logical container are dynamically updated in real-time to ensure that the filed information is current and accurate. The ability of a user to modify the containment settings and to have such modifications immediately reflected in the logical container rendered on a display device allows a user great flexibility in obtaining a desired graphical user interface.
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Lisle Linda Arnold
Martin Shirley Lynn
Mullaly John Martin
England Anthony V. S.
Homere Jean R.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Kulik Paul V.
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