Graphical interface for interacting constrained actors

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1992-12-16

1995-09-12

Zimmerman, Mark K.

395159, 395161, G06F 1900

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ABSTRACT:
A graphical interface for visually specifying the behavior of combinations of finite-state and continuous-state actors. The state of an actor may be controlled by the states of other actors. The motion of continuous-state actors is constrained by functions represented as, and analogous to, grooves, sockets, pins, glue, springs, and boxes. These functions may be represented graphically on the actor so that the system of constraints is readily ascertainable to the user.

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