Systems and methods for positioning a drawer title bar on a graphical user interface
US5627954A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 6, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0481
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods provide a user with increased flexibility and control over the appearance of objects on a user interface. Drawer objects can be created in at least two different ways. A graphical user interface can automatically place and size an extended portion of a drawer title bar when an active window is selected for conversion into a drawer. Alternatively, a user can drag a window toward an edge of a display space where a drawer will be created. Sizing and placement of the extended portion of the drawer title bar is accomplished according to various rules described herein.
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