Method and apparatus for multiple source and target object direct manipulation techniques
US5608860A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S345/902
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a multi-windowed environment, a direct manipulation technique adds the ability to add and delete source objects and target objects to a direct manipulation list. After the direct manipulation operation has begun, a group object is formed. The group object may be positioned proximate without being dropped or released another object which may be a source or a target object. Upon passage of a pre-determined period of time, a menu will open allowing selection of an appropriate option to add to or delete from the group object.
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