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Method and apparatus for accessing information and items across workspaces

  • US 5,874,958 A
  • Filed: 03/31/1997
  • Issued: 02/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of accessing information across multiple workspaces displayed in a graphical user interface (GUI) executing in a computer system comprising the steps of:

  • associating a first sliding panel with an application;

    defining in said GUI a first closed representation of said first sliding panel along an edge of said GUI and a second closed representation of a second sliding panel along said edge of said GUI;

    displaying an open representation of said first sliding panel in said GUI when a panel activation event occurs, output from said application being displayed in said open representation of said first sliding panel, said open representation of said first sliding panel remaining extended along said edge of said GUI while active, said first closed representation of said first sliding panel disappearing, said second closed representation of said second sliding panel remaining visible along said edge of said GUI.

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