System and method for controlling the display of non-uniform graphical objects
US7610563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T11/206
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) that provides a user with the ability to manipulate display objects in a non-uniform manner on a display surface is provided. For example, a user can manipulate an object so that it appears, torn, bent, folded, angled, etc. Additionally, a method and system for digitally attaching display objects to a display surface is described. The attachments include digital staples, digital push-pins, digital tape, etc. In still another aspect of the present invention a technique for transmitting and updating the display of non-uniform objects is described.
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