Modeless child windows for application programs
US7373592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0481
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system that assists the user of computer drawing programs is described. The computer system runs an application that displays modeless windows by first displaying an application window that presents information associated with the application. After the application window is created, the computer system displays a modeless child window that overlaps the application window, and within the modeless child window information associated with the application is presented.
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