Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1996-04-09
1998-11-10
Katbab, A.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
G06F 300
Patent
active
058350926
ABSTRACT:
Software implementing a display technique called "miniviews." Miniviews provide a single viewing mechanism for information from a variety of sources and keep supplemental and related information within easy reach by a user without interrupting the flow of a main information concept. Miniviews are displayed when predetermined portions of the surrounding browser is expanded and can be displayed in any order as predetermined by the author, depending on the portions of the surrounding browser expanded by the user. Miniviews reference the original copy of the information displayed therein, such that if the information at the single location is changed, information displayed in the miniview is also changed. A miniview of information attempts to duplicate the appearance of the native browser for that information. At the same time, where a native browser allows the user to range freely through a certain type of information, miniviews only allow a predetermined amount of information from given source to be displayed. A miniview also allows the user to jump to a native browser for information being viewed by a miniview.
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Boudreau Dana L.
Campbell Ellen C.
Jones Kirsten L.
Shields Michael L.
Katbab A.
Silicon Graphics Inc.
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