Patent
1995-04-05
1997-03-11
Powell, Mark R.
395340, G06F 300
Patent
active
056110405
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for minimizing clicks in the operation of a graphical user interface such as the WINDOWS operating environment is disclosed. The invention emulates a double click (referred to as the "ClickSaver" feature) which virtually eliminates the need to double click thereby making Windows easier for both the novice and experienced Windows user. A ClickSaver process determines the type of window on which a single click has occurred and, if ClickSaver is enabled and the window has been deemed eligible for a double click such as an icon or control menu, the ClickSaver process sends a double click signal in order to activate the application.
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Brewer Timothy T.
Claflin Anthony R.
Hoeger Daniel S.
Kelsey Teresa L.
McCambridge Lora K.
Katbab A.
Microsoft Corporation
Powell Mark R.
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