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Graphic user interface for a storage system

US7293116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2005
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99943
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for interfacing with a storage system having a plurality of elements, the elements having a visible relationship with each other, and being coupled to a system control unit including a display. The method includes drawing an image of the elements on the display, the image having the visible relationship and modifying the image of one of the elements to represent a property of the element. The method further includes, in response to an input from a user of the storage system to the system control unit, making a change in the property of the element and representing the change in the image.

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