Circular graphical user interfaces
US6791530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T1/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method provides visualization and layout schemes for a circular graphical user interface using global and local polar coordinate systems to display images. The system gives a user of the interface the full capability to relocate, re-orient, scale and layout images in the circular interface. Further, methods are provided to layout images in the Cartesian coordinate system, minimizing overlapping and crowding of images, and supporting users' focus in a group setting for group collaboration around the interface.
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