Method, apparatus and computer program products to display objec

Details Method, apparatus and computer program products to display objec Method, apparatus and computer program products to display objec

1996-10-07

1998-12-01

Bayerl, Raymond J.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

345340, G06F 314

Patent

active

058445595

ABSTRACT:
Methods, apparati and computer program products prepare objects for display in a window. Objects which would otherwise not be displayed because they have a position outside the borders of the window are repositioned to be displayed inside the window at a position near the border of the window that indicates the original position of the object. Objects that have been repositioned according to the present invention may also have other characteristics modified, such as size, shape, color or display intensity. Where objects are arranged in a hierarchy, they may be displayed in a color corresponding to their level in the hierarchy.

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PCT International Search Report for International Application No. PCT/US 97/17750, Mar. 5, 1998.

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