Graphical user interface having sound effects for operating control elements and dragging objects
US6297818A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/978
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing an enhanced auditory behavior to a graphical user interface are described. Control elements portrayed by the graphical user interface on a display are associated with at least two states. When transitioning between states, a sound effect specified for that transition can be provided to provide further user or designer customization of the interface appearance. Movement of objects can be accompanied by a repeated sound effect. Characteristics of both sound effects can be easily adjusted in volume, pitch and frequency.
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