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Cursor controller user interface system

  • US 4,772,882 A
  • Filed: 07/18/1986
  • Issued: 09/20/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a computer system for displaying operator selectable menu items and a cursor image, said system having memory means and an operator controllable cursor positioning device with selection signal generating means, a method comprising the steps of:

  • storing in a first section of said memory means header data representing a menu header block and menu data representing a plurality of menu blocks;

    transferring to a second section of said memory means in response to generation of a first selection signal a header bit pattern derived from said header data, said bit pattern representing a visual depiction of said menu header block; and

    displaying a menu header block image based on said header bit pattern stored in said second memory section.

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