GRAPHICS ITEMS THAT EXTEND OUTSIDE A BACKGROUND PERIMETER
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1. A method of customizing an operating space for a graphics-based user interface, the method comprising:
- displaying a background and a graphics item within the background;
displaying a graphics tool configured to permit a user to reposition or resize the graphics item or the background such that a portion of the graphics item resides outside the background;
receiving input from the user that indicates a change in the graphics item or a change in the background such that the portion of the graphics item resides outside the background; and
displaying the graphics item with the portion of the graphics item residing outside the background.
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Abstract
Described herein are methods and systems that allow a user to reposition or size a graphics item or background such that a portion of the graphics item resides outside the background. This permits tailored operating spaces based on user preference and allowable conditions, which are particularly useful with display devices having a large display area.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of customizing an operating space for a graphics-based user interface, the method comprising:
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displaying a background and a graphics item within the background;
displaying a graphics tool configured to permit a user to reposition or resize the graphics item or the background such that a portion of the graphics item resides outside the background;
receiving input from the user that indicates a change in the graphics item or a change in the background such that the portion of the graphics item resides outside the background; and
displaying the graphics item with the portion of the graphics item residing outside the background. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of customizing an operating space for a graphics-based user interface, the method comprising:
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displaying a background and a graphics item within the background;
displaying a graphics tool configured to permit a user to reposition or resize the graphics item or the background such that a portion of the graphics item resides outside the background, wherein the graphics item includes an anchor that is not permitted to be positioned outside a perimeter of the background;
receiving input from the user that indicates a change in the graphics item or a change in the background such that the portion of the graphics item resides outside the background; and
displaying the graphics item with the portion of the graphics item residing outside the background. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A computer readable medium including instructions for customizing an operating space for a graphics-based user interface, the instructions comprising:
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instructions for displaying a background and a graphics item within the background;
instructions for displaying a graphics tool configured to permit a user to reposition or resize the graphics item or the background such that a portion of the graphics item resides outside the background;
instructions for receiving input from the user that indicates a change in the graphics item or a change in the background such that the portion of the graphics item resides outside the background; and
instructions for displaying the graphics item with the portion of the graphics item residing outside the background. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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