Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1996-01-02
1998-08-11
Jankus, Almis R.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
G06F 1700
Patent
active
057933650
ABSTRACT:
A system and method provides each networked computer user with a user interface displaying visual representations of selected other computer users, generally of those workers in the user's workgroup, and further provides communication mechanisms for efficiently and easily contacting any of the displayed workers. The visual representations of the other users are frequently updated to indicate the activity level of these users. These activity level cues help users predict if the other users are likely to be available for an interaction. The user interface also includes a display portion and mechanism for storing data files and the like so that all workgroup members may accumulate a set data files commonly used by the workgroup, and may transfer files in this manner to other workgroup members. The data files may be stored in association with specific interactive discussion windows, known as chat rooms, or directly in the user interface.
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Isaacs Ellen
Levenson Rick
Morris Trevor
Rodriguez Thomas
Ruberg Alan
Jankus Almis R.
Sun Microsystems Inc.
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