Optimal display of multiple windows within a computer display

Details Optimal display of multiple windows within a computer display Optimal display of multiple windows within a computer display

2007-01-31

2010-11-30

Hailu, Tadesse (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S788000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07844917

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for optimally displaying multiple windows on a display is provided. The multiple windows can be sequentially or simultaneously resized and/or repositioned. The method performs at least one of resizing or repositioning operation on at least one of the multiple windows to fit within the available display area. The method provides the user the ability to see a maximum of information from multiple windows and allows access to the scroll bars, title bars, status bars and command window of the multiple windows.

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