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Method of display categorization in a multi-window display

  • US 5,796,403 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1996
  • Issued: 08/18/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of controlling a computer window display of a display system having a display surface of one or more physical screens, the method providing an integrated workspace wherein multiple applications are displayed in a specific coordinated and predetermined area of the display surface in accordance to the category of display, comprising the steps of:

  • a) creating an application display in response to a request inputted to the display system;

    b) determining the category of the requested display;

    c) finding a match between the category of the requested display and an entry in a configuration file, the configuration file defining display characteristic, including position and size, by category, of predetermined display windows specified for the category of the requested display;

    d) when a match is determined, selecting an available display window of predetermined display windows, from the configuration file, and creating data to position the requested display window within the specific area of display surface associated with the category of display.

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