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Graphical user interface for detail-in-context presentations

US7966570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2007
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04805
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for displaying a region of interest within visual information on a display screen of a computer, the region of interest including a focal region and a base region. The method includes the steps of: providing means for selecting at least one parameter for transforming at least one of the region of interest, the focal region, and the base region; selecting the parameter using the means for selecting; transforming the visual information in accordance with a predetermined distortion function and the parameter to produce transformed visual information; and, displaying the transformed visual information on the display screen.

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