Method and system for ordering on-screen windows for display
First Claim
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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Abstract
A method and system for ordering on-screen windows for display is disclosed in which an active window partially overlaps an inactive window and hides a portion of the inactive window. The movement of a mouse pointer is monitored to determine its location on the screen. In response to the inactive window being selected with the mouse pointer, the inactive window is given 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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18 Claims
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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:
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(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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer-readable medium containing program instructions 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 program instructions for:
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(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. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer system for ordering on-screen windows for display, comprising:
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a display screen;
a computer coupled to the display screen; and
a computer program for displaying multiple windows on the display screen in which an active window partially overlaps an inactive window and hides a portion of the inactive window, the computer program having instructions for;
(a) monitoring movement of the 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. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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