EP0438017A2
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Method of graphically accessing electronic data with animated icons
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1990-12-12
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-12-12
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a computer system user interface that includes a method of accessing electronic data. The method includes displaying on a computer display screen a control window that includes a perspective view of a work area. The work area includes at least one animated icon that is movable from a closed position to a substantial continuum of open positions. Moving the icon to an open position automatically opens a window on the display screen that contains the data to be accessed. Closing the icon automatically closes the window.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan Christine Brewer
- 👤 Kathy Aline Brink
- 👤 William Henry Krebs, Jr.
- 👤 Robert Patrick Welch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:58
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0481; G06F3/04817; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S715/00; Y10S715/976; Y10S715/977
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method in a data processing system, including a display screen and a system-user interface, for graphically accessing electronic data, comprising the step of : displaying on said screen a graphical representation including at least one icon that is movable by said user anywhere between a closed position and an open position, said method being characterized in that it comprises the steps of : upon moving of said icon by said user to a position, displaying on said display screen a window, and displaying said electronic data in said window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method according to Claim 1, characterized in that said window being displayed has a size being automatically related to the position of said icon with respect to said closed position or open position, no window being displayed when said icon is in the closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that said graphical representation includes at least a perspective view of said icons being movable by said user.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
38 words
The method according to anyone of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said graphical representation is displayed on a first portion of said screen, and said window is displayed on a second portion of said screen.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
27 words
The method according to anyone of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said graphical representation includes a perspective view of an office including office furnishings.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
19 words
The method according to anyone of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said icon represents a drawer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 6, characterized in that said data include a list of the contents of said drawer.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
19 words
The method according to anyone of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said icon represents a door.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 8, characterized in that said data include a plurality of door icons.
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