Graphical user interface with improved control for areas with a large number of selectable bitmaps
US6480209B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0482
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphical user interface which can aid in the selection of, and the confirmation of the selection of, a plurality of selectable controls, represented as selectable bitmaps, which are closely displayed together. A graphical user interface includes a graphical representation in bitmap format of a plurality of selectable bitmap portions. At least one designated group of the plurality of selectable bitmap portions is corresponded to a single drop-down or combo box. An indicator can select one selectable bitmap portion from the plurality of selectable bitmap portions of the designated group. An indication is then provided in the drop-down or combo box of the selected bitmap portion when the selected bitmap portion is part of the designated group. The indication in the drop-down or combo box is also changed as a selected bitmap portion changes within the designated group.
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