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Video display enhancement
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1990-03-26
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Granted: 1991-11-05
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Expires: 2010-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A method for enhancing video displays in which a selected target area is enlarged to fill an exploded view area while display information between the target and maximum affected areas is compressed and displayed within a continuity zone surrounding the exploded view area.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry S. Bronson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:18
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0484; G06F3/04845
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of enhancing a video display comprising the steps of: selecting a target area to be enhanced within the video display; selecting a maximum area, surrounding the target area, within the video display; selecting an exploded view area, within the maximum area and including the target area; and creating a second display in which the target area is enlarged to fill the exploded view area, the display between the target and maximum areas is compressed to fit between the exploded and maximum areas, and the area within the video display outside the maximum area is displayed without change.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of enhancing a video display comprising the steps of: selecting a target area to be enhanced within the video display; selecting a maximum area, surrounding the target area, within the video display; selecting an exploded view area, within the maximum area and including the target area; and creating a second display in which the target area is enlarged to fill the exploded view area, the display between the target and maximum areas is compressed to fit between the exploded and maximum areas, and the area within the video display outside the maximum area is displayed without change.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-11-04 | 1995-05-06 | 1995-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-04 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-04 | 2003-05-06 | 2003-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |