Intelligent scrolling

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1995-06-06

1998-10-20

Nguyen, Chanh

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Light pen for fluid matrix display panel

345125, G09G 534

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058253491

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for intelligent scrolling. In a computer system that has a user interface which allows for the movement of items from a first open window to a second open window or to a second region, such as a desktop, the present invention allows a user to select one or more items in the first window, move the selected item(s) to within a predetermined distance from an edge of the first window for a predetermined period of time and cause the viewable portion of the data and/or document within the first window to scroll in a corresponding direction.

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