Patent · US Expired

Computer interface module having a flat menu

US6442440B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S715/965
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A computer interface module having a first information display screen that is directly linked to a plurality of additional information display screens containing on-line information about the operational status of plurality of interrelated automated devices as well as information describing the location of any specific sample and the status of clinical tests to be performed on the sample. A combination of general function buttons and specific function buttons as well as a scrollable text area where informational messages are displayed.

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