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Method and system for ordering on-screen windows for display

  • US 20040261039A1
  • Filed: 06/19/2003
  • Published: 12/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-implemented method for ordering on-screen windows for display in which an active window partially overlaps an inactive window and hides a portion of the inactive window, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) monitoring movement of a mouse pointer around the screen; and

    (b) in response to the inactive window being selected with the mouse pointer, causing the inactive window to gain focus to enable the inactive window to receive event signals even though a portion of the inactive window remains hidden, whereby original display depths of the windows is maintained.

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