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Methods of displaying help information nearest to an operation point at which the help information is requested

US4789962A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1987
Grant dateDec 6, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/453
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of, and placing help information on a convenient but unneeded portion of a screen. Help information, when called, is placed on the screen adjacent an operating point, and positioned such that needed information adjacent the point is not covered up or blocked from view.

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