Patent
1992-12-18
1996-06-04
Herndon, Heather R.
G06F 1700
Patent
active
055241964
ABSTRACT:
A method and system in a data processing system for efficiently managing a plurality of displayable objects within a display. Graphic selections of displayable objects arranged in a substantially circular formation are displayed in conjunction with a rotatable pointer or bar which is rotatable about a pivot point within the graphic selection arranged in a substantially circular formation. A moveable control element may be provided along the rotatable pointer or bar. The rotatable pointer or bar also includes one end which may be utilized for designating one of the graphic selections. The display of the displayable object may be altered in response to a selection of one of the graphic selections utilizing the end of the rotatable pointer or bar and in response to a manipulation of the moveable control element.
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Burraston N. Kenneth
Dillon Andrew J.
Herndon Heather R.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Yee Duke W.
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