Graphical end-user interface for intelligent assistants

Details Graphical end-user interface for intelligent assistants Graphical end-user interface for intelligent assistants

1992-03-23

1998-03-10

Herndon, Heather R.

395336, G06F 3100

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ABSTRACT:
A graphical user interface for a computer system that includes one or more intelligent assistants. The interface includes composite icons comprising a graphical representation of a human figure, a representation of a desk, and a mini-icon that associates an assistant with the object it supports. The assistant's desk can be opened to show its contents and the human figure can move from its position next to the desk to a position on the computer display screen next to a suggestions dialog box that displays suggested actions to the user.

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