Method and system for relocating selectable graphical objects in

Details Method and system for relocating selectable graphical objects in Method and system for relocating selectable graphical objects in

1993-12-02

1996-10-01

Powell, Mark R.

G06F 314

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055617530

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for enhancing user efficiency in locating and accessing application and data files represented by selectable graphical objects in a graphical user interface environment. Selectable graphical objects are displayed within a graphical user interface environment, and a relocation criterion is associated with each of the selectable graphical objects. Periodically and automatically the location of the selectable graphical object is evaluated with respect to the relocation criterion and with respect to the current location of the selectable graphical object. In response to each evaluation of the relocation criterion, the selectable graphical objects may be relocated within a desired region for relocation within the graphical user interface environment. This relocation of selectable graphical objects provides an optimal arrangement facilitating efficient user interaction with the data processing system by relocating groups of selectable graphical objects in locations consistent with a predetermined frequency of access criterion, duration of access criterion or other similar priority determinations.

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