Displaying option information using a non-modal dialog box
US6853390B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0481
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention pertains to a method for displaying option information on a computer display screen. The method includes displaying a workspace and at least one icon, presenting a non-modal dialog box when a predetermined icon is chosen, providing a preference option that may hide or shrink the non-modal dialog box, and providing a means for restoring the non-modal dialog box. The dialog box may subsequently be restored in a manner and a location chosen by the user.
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