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Computer interface having a virtual single-layer mode for viewing overlapping objects

  • US 20040261037A1
  • Filed: 10/22/2003
  • Published: 12/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing an alternative view of a group of open windows on a display for a graphical user interface, comprising the steps of:

  • in response to a command to present the alternative view, repositioning all open windows of said group so that they appear in a respective area of the display without overlap, while maintaining the relative sizes and configurations of the windows in said group; and

    subsequently returning the windows to their original positions in response to a user action.

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