Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra – Application program interface – Data transfer between application windows
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-03
2009-12-08
Nguyen, Van H (Department: 2194)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra
Application program interface
Data transfer between application windows
Reexamination Certificate
active
07631320
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for performing actions while selecting objects on a user interface display. A user may select a first item in an area of a display controlled by a first process and drag that item to a second area on a display controlled by a second process. The second process may negotiate with the first process to provide certain data types, and based upon those data types, the second process will determine a list of actions in hierarchical fashion which may be performed upon the data. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, printing, sending electronic mail, and performing other actions in the computer system. Alternative and primary actions may also be specified by a user, such as by selecting various keys on a keyboard or other input device. Further, a user may specify that the second process display a list of actions which may be performed upon the selected item and allow the user to select an action from a list.
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Johnston, Jr. Robert George
Moller Elizabeth Ann Robinson
Stern Mark Ludwig
Apple Inc.
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Nguyen Van H
Seye Abdou K
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