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Extensible master-slave user interface with distinct interaction models

US7954068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2007
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0483
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, computer system and computer readable medium regarding an extensible master-slave user interface with distinct interaction models is presented. A slave region is displayed in a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the slave region displaying a current state. A master region is displayed in the GUI, the master region displaying a previous state. When a user selects content in the slave region then the master region is removed from the GUI, a new master region is displayed in the GUI, the new master region containing a view of contents of the slave region, the slave region is removed from the GUI and the content selected by the user is displayed in a new slave region in the GUI.

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