Color and symbol coded visual cues for relating screen items to each other
US9354773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0484
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphic symbol is created having a specified pattern and being associated with at least a first graphical object. Color attribute(s) is/are designated for the graphic symbol. While displaying related graphical object(s), the created graphic symbol and its specified pattern and color attribute(s) are retained within such displayed related graphical object(s), wherein the related graphical object(s) are recognizable as related to the first graphical object by the persistence of the specific graphic symbol pattern and designated colors.
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