Method and apparatus for improved feedback during manipulation of data on a computer controlled display system
US5754178A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/451
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for improved user interaction and feedback on a computer system display. Interapplication dragging upon a user interface display is provided allowing a user to select a first item in a first window and move that first item to a second window which is under control of second process. Feedback is provided in the second window under control of the second process if the second application program can accept the data. In addition, other improved user interface actions are described, such as improved selection feedback, improved navigation, and improved completion feedback.
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