Time-based, non-constant translation of user interface...

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2628)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Animation

C345S474000, C345S475000, C345S427000, C715S757000, C715S759000, C715S762000, C715S781000, C715S782000, C715S799000, C715S800000

Reexamination Certificate

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09754147

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method for moving objects within the graphical user interface (GUI) of an operating system in a manner that provides a transitional effect between window states, which is pleasing to the user. This transitional effect includes changing the shape of a window while scaling and moving the window between two different sizes and positions. In one embodiment of the present invention, the transitional effect may be employed as a window is minimized into an icon, or restored from an icon. In another embodiment of the present invention, the transitional effect is employed as a window is minimized within its title bar, or restored therefrom. The rate of movement of objects is controlled in a non-linear manner, to further enhance the pleasing effect.

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