Window selection method and system for an interactive display

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1994-01-13

1995-10-31

Powell, Mark R.

395157, 395159, 395139, G06F 300

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054637279

ABSTRACT:
A window system wherein lower level screens display a reduced size iconic representation of a menu screen. The depression of determined keys or key combinations enables the user to scan the menu in an iconic representation as well as to select the window corresponding to the position of the cursor. The reduced size iconic menu representation may be associated with descriptive text. The system permits selection of new window without the necessity of returning to the menu at the next higher window level. Icons may also be provided to enable skipping of menu levels, to avoid the necessity of returning to a previous menu.

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