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Method and system for multi-dimensional scrolling of displayed data collections in a data processing system

  • US 5,528,259 A
  • Filed: 10/29/1992
  • Issued: 06/18/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of selectively manipulating a display of a plurality of overlapping data collections within a data processing system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • displaying a moveable and selectable control icon within a scroll bar within said data processing system;

    altering a display of a portion of a selected one of said plurality of overlapping data collections in response to a movement of said moveable and selectable control icon within said scroll bar;

    displaying at least a portion of an alternate one of said plurality of overlapping data collections in response to a selection and manipulation of said moveable and selectable control icon within said scroll bar; and

    altering an appearance aspect of said moveable and selectable control icon within said scroll bar in response to a selection of and manipulation of said moveable and selectable control icon within said scroll bar wherein a graphic indication of display position within said plurality of overlapping data collections is provided.

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