Computer desktop use via scaling of displayed objects with shifts to the periphery
US8225224B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04806
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to facilitating multi-tasking in a computing environment. A focus area component defines a focus area within a display space—the focus area occupying a subset area of the display space area. A sealing component scales display objects as a function of proximity to the focus area, and a behavior modification component modifies respective behavior of the display objects as a function of their location of the display space. The subject invention provides for interaction technique(s) and other interface(s) in connection with managing display objects on a display surface. One aspect defines a central focus area, such that the display objects are displayed and behave as usual. Also included as a periphery outside the focus area where the display objects are reduced in size based on their location, getting smaller as the display objects near an edge of the display surface with many more objects visible.
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