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Graphical user interface having enhanced tool for connecting components

US9984482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2013
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2200/24
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a general aspect, a method includes displaying a first component of a graph on a user interface, including displaying at least one port of the first component; responsive to a user interaction with the displayed first component, displaying a representation of one or more ports of the first component that is distinct from the display of the first component; and enabling the user to generate a connection between the representation of a particular one of the ports of the first component and a port of a second component of the graph.

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