Message protocol for controlling a user interface from an inacti

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1997-03-13

1999-10-19

Nguyen, Chanh

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural physical display element control system

Display elements arranged in matrix

345345, G09G 500

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059697059

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for a first process operative in a computer system controlling a user interface on a computer system display under control of a second process operative in the computer system. An event handler is installed for the second process, the event handler servicing events generated for controlling the user interface display under control of the second process. The first process may then perform a first set of functions in the computer system. The first process generates events for controlling the user interface display, the events related to the functions performed by the first process. The event handler receives the events generated by the first process and updates the user interface on the computer system display according to the events generated by the first process and received by the event handler.

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