Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Nguyen, Phu K. (Department: 2671)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
C345S215000, C345S215000, C345S215000, C345S215000, C345S215000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07119819
ABSTRACT:
A user interface for a computer system controls the creation and appearance of windows in a computer display. Aspects of the interface include utilizing three-dimensional rendering technology to render two-dimensional windows as texture on three-dimensional objects, automatically positioning windows in a primary viewing area so that the windows appear aligned with each other, and providing a three-dimensional start palette that contains icons for opening windows on the display.
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Hinckley Kenneth P.
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Robertson George G.
Magee Theodore M.
Microsoft Corporation
Nguyen Phu K.
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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