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Methods, systems and computer program products for visually tethering related graphical objects

US7310780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2003
Grant dateDec 18, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/904
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems and computer program products are configured to display graphical objects on an electronic display by providing a tether that visually relates two spaced apart graphic objects on the display, with the tether configured to be less visually prominent than the objects that it indicates are related.

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