Dynamically changing appearances for user interface elements...

Details Dynamically changing appearances for user interface elements... Dynamically changing appearances for user interface elements...

2002-03-19

2009-10-20

Luu, Sy D (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S835000, C715S765000, C715S770000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07607102

ABSTRACT:
A user interface includes elements whose appearance dynamically changes in dependence upon functions associated with the elements. In the case of an icon that is the destination for a drag-and-drop operation, the image displayed for the icon changes in accordance with the object being dragged to it, to represent the task that will be performed as a result of the drag-and-drop operation. The appearance of other elements involved in drag-and-drop operations can also be varied, to reflect the task at hand. As a result, the user is provided with more intuitive feedback regarding the functions that will be performed by the computer as a result of a drag-and-drop operation.

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