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Method and apparatus for displaying context sensitive help information on a display

  • US 5,155,806 A
  • Filed: 12/29/1989
  • Issued: 10/13/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a computer controlled display system having a display coupled to a central processing unit (CPU) for displaying images, a method for displaying help information pertaining to said images displayed, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) generating a plurality of images on said display;

    (b) positioning a pointer on said display using a pointer control device coupled to said CPU, said pointer being placed over at least a portion of a first image on said display;

    (c) providing a first signal to said CPU to request help information pertaining to that portion of said first image over which said pointer has been placed;

    (d) generating and displaying a help window on said display, said help window including a description of said portion of said first image over which said pointer has been placed, said description being a function of the location of said pointer, and a copy of that portion of said first image which is located within a predetermined radius from said pointer;

    (e) providing a second signal to said CPU to dismiss said help window such that said help window is no longer displayed thereby allowing said help window to be dismissed after said description has been read by a user.

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