Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1997-02-28
1999-02-23
Bayerl, Raymond J.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
345341, G06F 300
Patent
active
058749578
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for scrolling functionality in a graphical user interface utilizing a software tether. Preferably, the invention is utilized in a data processing system which supports a graphical user interface which is utilized by the operator to create, modify, or review software objects. At least one particular work space is provided in the graphical user interface. A scroll bar activation function is provided which initiates scroll bar functionality after a predefined interaction of the graphical pointing device with said graphical user interface. The data processing system is utilized to monitor for interaction between the graphical pointing device and the graphical user interface, which satisfies the scroll bar activation function. After detection of satisfaction of the scroll bar activation function, the at least one scroll bar functionality is associated with the graphical pointing device. Then, a visually perceptible connection is generated which associates the at least one scroll bar functionality with the graphical pointing device in the graphical user interface.
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Cline Troy Lee
Poston Ricky Lee
Bayerl Raymond J.
Dillon Andrew J.
Henkler Richard A.
Hunn Melvin A.
International Business Machines - Corporation
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