Graphical menu providing simultaneous multiple command selection

Details Graphical menu providing simultaneous multiple command selection Graphical menu providing simultaneous multiple command selection

1995-06-07

1998-04-28

Nguyen, Phu K.

G06F 3100

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057457174

ABSTRACT:
A computer system comprises a processor, a program memory, coupled to the processor, for storing programs executed by the processor, and a display, coupled to the processor, for displaying images under control of the programs executed by the processor. The programs stored in the program memory including at least one menu driven program for creating a graphical display on the display. A menu generating system is provided, cooperating with the at least one menu driven program, for displaying at least one menu on the display. Each menu comprises a focus position and a horizontal menu bar extending through the focus position having a plurality of first commands distributed horizontally therein, one of the first commands being located substantially at the focus position, and a vertical menu bar extending through the focus position having a plurality of second commands distributed horizontally therein, one of the second commands being located substantially at the focus position.

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