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Method and system for generating a working window in a computer system

  • US 5,568,604 A
  • Filed: 08/23/1994
  • Issued: 10/22/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. For use in a computer system that includes memory and a monitor having a touch-sensitive screen for providing user input thereon, a method for displaying a working window on the touch-sensitive screen, the method comprising:

  • providing a touch-sensitive screen for displaying none, one, or more windows and/or icons;

    defining in the memory an input stroke, said input stroke corresponding to the touching of the touch-sensitive screen at a first location and continuing in a first direction to a second location, wherein said input stroke is not related to a displayed window and/or icon;

    defining in the memory a plurality of icons each icon representing a working window;

    providing a first user input stroke;

    comparing the first user input stroke with the input stroke defined in memory;

    displaying the plurality of icons on the touch-sensitive screen in response to the comparing step;

    selecting a displayed icon;

    displaying a working window corresponding to the selected icon wherein the working window is scrolled onto the touch-sensitive screen in the first direction.

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