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Selection of objects in a graphical user interface

US6567070B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 1999
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04842
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a graphical user interface determines whether a user-controlled pointer targets an object displayed on a screen. The method also designates an expanded target region in a vicinity of the object in response to determining that the pointer has targeted a location of the object.

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