Parallel graphical user interface
US6593945B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0483
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A parallel graphical user interface (“GUI”) according to the present invention permits use of display spaces having aspect ratios greater than or equal to 3:1. In one example, a parallel GUI includes discrete cartridges which may be added, modified or deleted permitting user specific organization of the cartridges and the functions/links thereon. In another example, a preferred embodiment uses a dial tuning metaphor. A plurality of cartridges compose a bar and each cartridge may be displayed singularly by rotating the bar. Actuation of a selection device such as a button on a cartridge may initiate an application, document, file, utility, network link or simply rotation of the bar.
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