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Graphical user interface for modifying object characteristics using coupon objects

  • US 5,611,031 A
  • Filed: 04/29/1994
  • Issued: 03/11/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for altering a characteristic of a first object displayed on a display screen of a computer in accordance with commands issued by a user, the method comprising:

  • operating the computer system in an object-oriented environment;

    creating a coupon object which represents a particular value of the characteristic;

    displaying, in the display screen, a representation of the coupon object;

    dragging, in response to commands issued by the user, the representation of the coupon object across the display screen;

    dropping, in response to commands issued by the user, the representation of the coupon object over the first object;

    altering the characteristic of the first object to the particular value; and

    forming a coupon class wherein the coupon object is a member of the coupon class.

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