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Multiple object types on a canvas

US9390059B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2006
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F17/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Including multiple types of objects on a canvas is disclosed. In some embodiments, an ability to include on a displayed canvas simultaneously a set of objects comprising one or more objects of two or more different types, including a first type of object having associated with it an ability to define the content of a first cell by reference to one or more other cells such that the content of the first cell is updated automatically and without further human intervention if the content of one or more of the one or more other cells is changed and a second type of object not having said ability associated with it, is provided.

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