Graphical method of inputing time values
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1. In a computer system that includes a graphical user interface and a user operable pointing device for providing graphical user interface input, a method of indicating a time value and providing user input of a time value, which comprises the steps of:
- a) displaying the time value using a graphical representation of an analog clock including a clock face with an hour hand and a minute hand;
b) providing a first display area for user input via the pointing device to set the hour hand;
c) providing a second display area, separate from the first display area, for user input via the pointing device to set the minute hand; and
,d) automatically updating the time value and the display thereof to reflect user input.
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Abstract
A method of displaying and inputting time values in a computer system that includes a display screen and a user operable pointing device. The method includes displaying on the screen a representation of an analog clock with hands that the user can position with the pointing device to input time values.
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12 Claims
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1. In a computer system that includes a graphical user interface and a user operable pointing device for providing graphical user interface input, a method of indicating a time value and providing user input of a time value, which comprises the steps of:
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a) displaying the time value using a graphical representation of an analog clock including a clock face with an hour hand and a minute hand; b) providing a first display area for user input via the pointing device to set the hour hand; c) providing a second display area, separate from the first display area, for user input via the pointing device to set the minute hand; and
,d) automatically updating the time value and the display thereof to reflect user input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6)
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5. The method as claimed in 4, wherein said graphical guide includes a plurality of angularly spaced apart markers positioned about the center of said clock face.
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7. In a computer system that includes a graphical user interface and a user operable pointing device for providing graphical user interface input, a method of indicating a time value and providing user input of a time value, which comprises the steps of:
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a) displaying the time value using a graphical representation of an analog clock including a clock face with an hour hand and a minute hand; b) providing a first display area represented by a radially inner area of said clock face, for user input via the pointing device to set one of said hands; c) providing a second display area, separate from the first display area and represented by a radially outer area of said clock face, for user input via the pointing device to set the other of said hands; and
,d) automatically updating the time value and the display thereof to reflect user input. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 11)
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10. The method as claimed in 9, wherein said graphical guide includes a plurality of angularly spaced apart markers positioned about the center of said clock face.
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12. In a computer system that includes a graphical user interface and a user operable pointing device for providing graphical user interface input, a method of indicating a time value and providing user input of a time value, which comprises the steps of:
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a) displaying the time value using a graphical representation of an analog clock including a clock face with an hour hand and a minute hand; b) providing a first display area on said clock face for user input via the pointing device to set the hour hand; c) providing a second display area on said clock face, separate from the first display area, for user input via the pointing device to set the minute hand; d) selecting a point on said clock face; e) determining whether said selected point is in said first display area or said second display area; f) calculating the time value corresponding to said selected point; and
,g) automatically updating the time value and the display thereof to reflect user input.
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