Graphical interface for interacting constrained actors
US5450540A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04847
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphical interface for visually specifying the behavior of combinations of finite-state and continuous-state actors. The state of an actor may be controlled by the states of other actors. The motion of continuous-state actors is constrained by functions represented as, and analogous to, grooves, sockets, pins, glue, springs, and boxes. These functions may be represented graphically on the actor so that the system of constraints is readily ascertainable to the user.
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