System and method for arranging windows displayed by a graphical

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1997-02-21

1999-02-23

Bayerl, Raymond J.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

345340, G06F 900, G06F 314

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058749624

ABSTRACT:
In a graphical user interface, a method for automatically arranging the position of the windows on the desktop according to a weighting value in order to provide an intuitive disposition of the windows on the desktop. The windows are spread radially around the center of the display with the higher weighted windows closer to the center. The weight of a window for placement purposes is determined by a measure of importance for the window, such as area or the frequency with which the user operates on the window.

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