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Method and apparatus for visually indicating status of a dataset when presenting portions of the dataset

US6098084A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1996
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/103
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, apparatus and computer program products are disclosed that provide users of programmed applications with a visual indication of a state relating to the datasets accessed by the application. This indication is accomplished by presenting a background indicative of the state along with the presentation of a portion of the information in the dataset.

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