Patent
1990-01-18
1994-09-13
Herndon, Heather R.
395155, 395156, 395157, G06F 1562
Patent
active
053476280
ABSTRACT:
A computer system user interface that includes a method of accessing electronic data. The method includes displaying on a computer display screen a control window that includes a perspective view of a work area. The work area includes at least one animated icon that is movable from a closed position to a substantial continuum of open positions. Moving the icon to an open position automatically opens a window on the display screen that contains the data to be accessed. Closing the icon automatically closes the window.
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Brewer Susan C.
Brink Kathy A.
Krebs Jr. William H.
Welch Robert P.
Feild Joe
Herndon Heather R.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Jobe, Jr. Jonathan E.
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