Schedule and to-do list for a pen-based computer system

Details Schedule and to-do list for a pen-based computer system Schedule and to-do list for a pen-based computer system

1995-02-27

1996-10-29

Brier, Jeffery

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Light pen for fluid matrix display panel

G09G 500

Patent

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055701094

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling a schedule and a to-do list on a computer display. A computer implemented method of the present invention includes the steps of displaying a calendar controller on a computer display, selecting at least one date on the calendar controller, determining a display mode, and displaying a content area on the computer display. The content are preferably includes either a schedule or a to-do list for the selected date or dates, and both the content area and the calendar controller are concurrently active. A scheduling and to-do list apparatus includes a digital processor, a display coupled to the digital processor, a mechanism for determining a display mode, a mechanism for displaying a calendar controller on the display, a mechanism for selecting at least one date on the calendar controller, and a mechanism for displaying a content area or on the display. The apparatus is preferably implemented as a pen-based computer system, where a primary form of user input comprises strokes made by a stylus upon a tablet overlying the display.

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