System and method that facilitates computer desktop use via scaling of displayed objects with shifts to the periphery
US8230359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04803
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The system described herein facilitates 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 scaling 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 their location of the display space. Thus, and more particularly the subject invention provides for interaction technique(s) and user interface(s) in connection with managing display objects on a display surface.
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