Selection and deselection of objects at multiple levels of a hierarchy
US7694239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/26
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are techniques for viewing objects. A hierarchical structure is displayed, wherein the hierarchical structure includes two or more levels, and wherein each of the levels includes one or more objects. A control is provided to enable selection of one or more objects at each of the levels of the hierarchical structure. Selection of at least one object at each of two or more of the levels of the hierarchical structure is received. In response to receiving the selection, the hierarchical structure is displayed with the at least one object at each of the two or more of the levels shown as selected along with a list of the selected objects.
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