Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1995-10-16
1998-05-19
Tung, Kee M.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
345349, 345356, G06F 314
Patent
active
057541787
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for improved user interaction and feedback on a computer system display. Interapplication dragging upon a user interface display is provided allowing a user to select a first item in a first window and move that first item to a second window which is under control of second process. Feedback is provided in the second window under control of the second process if the second application program can accept the data. In addition, other improved user interface actions are described, such as improved selection feedback, improved navigation, and improved completion feedback.
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Camarena Herman Jesus
Evans David Lawrence
Fisher Stephen
Gaya Bruce Bartholomew
Johnston, Jr. Robert George
Apple Computer Inc.
Chauhan U.
Tung Kee M.
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