User interface for remote computing devices
First Claim
1. An improved user interface for managing a connection between a remote computing device and a local computing device, comprising:
- a connection management window displaying at least a first connection icon, the first connection icon representing a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device, wherein in the connection management window a user can either select the first connection icon or an active area within the connection management window, wherein if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection, and wherein if the user selection includes the active area, a new connection window appears and, upon designating a new connection, a second connection icon is displayed, wherein the second connection icon represents a second connection different from the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device.
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Abstract
An improved user interface for managing a connection between a local computing device and a remote computing device in which an improved user interface is displayed, and at least a first connection icon is displayed on the user interface, where the first connection icon represents a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device. A user selection is input, where if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the first connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection. If the user selection includes an active area of the improved user interface, a second connection icon is displayed, where the second connection icon represents a second connection different than the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device.
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24 Claims
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1. An improved user interface for managing a connection between a remote computing device and a local computing device, comprising:
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a connection management window displaying at least a first connection icon, the first connection icon representing a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device, wherein in the connection management window a user can either select the first connection icon or an active area within the connection management window, wherein if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection, and wherein if the user selection includes the active area, a new connection window appears and, upon designating a new connection, a second connection icon is displayed, wherein the second connection icon represents a second connection different from the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for managing a connection between a local computing device and a remote computing device using an improved user interface, comprising the steps of:
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displaying an improved user interface;
displaying at least a first connection icon on the user interface, the first connection icon representing a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device;
inputting a user selection, wherein if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection, and wherein if the user selection includes an active area of the improved user interface, a second connection icon is displayed, wherein the second connection icon represents a second connection different than the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer-readable storage medium in which is stored a program for managing a session, said program comprising codes for managing a connection between a local computing device and a remote computing device using an improved user interface, said program comprising codes for permitting the computer to perform:
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a first displaying step for displaying an improved user interface;
a second displaying step for displaying at least a first connection icon on the user interface, the first connection icon representing a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device;
an inputting step for inputting a user selection, wherein if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection, and wherein if the user selection includes an active area of the improved user interface, a second connection icon is displayed, wherein the second connection icon represents a second connection different than the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. Computer-executable program code stored on a computer readable medium, said computer-executable program code for use managing a connection between a local computing device and a remote computing device using an improved user interface, the computer-executable program code comprising:
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code for displaying an improved user interface;
code for displaying at least a first connection icon on the user interface, the first connection icon representing a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device;
code for inputting a user selection, wherein if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection, and wherein if the user selection includes an active area of the improved user interface, a second connection icon is displayed, wherein the second connection icon represents a second connection different than the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A programmed computer apparatus for managing a connection between a local computing device and a remote computing device using an improved user interface, said programmed computer apparatus comprising:
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means for displaying an improved user interface;
means for displaying at least a first connection icon on the user interface, the first connection icon representing a first connection between the remote computing device and a first local computing device;
means for inputting a user selection, wherein if the user selection includes the first connection icon, the connection represented by the first connection icon becomes modifiable to alter the first connection, and wherein if the user selection includes an active area of the improved user interface, a second connection icon is displayed, wherein the second connection icon represents a second connection different than the first connection, between the remote computing device and a second local computing device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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