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Selective user coupling for shared object oriented computer system

US5615336A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1992
Grant dateMar 25, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4488
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An object based computer system has viewers which may be directed around the object world of the system. A coupling facility is provided whereby viewers may be linked equally or in a hierarchy so that information is passed between them concerning the objects being viewed. Viewers may thus follow one another voluntarily or automatically for mutual working, demonstration or tuition, for example.

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