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Method and apparatus for providing a three-dimensional task gallery computer interface

  • US 6,909,443 B1
  • Filed: 03/31/2000
  • Issued: 06/21/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of generating a display on a computer screen, the method comprising:

  • displaying a non-focus task in a three-dimensional environment, the non-focus task capable of including an image of at least two windows;

    displaying a stage area in the three dimensional environment;

    displaying a previous focus task in the stage area;

    capturing an image of the previous focus task as it appears on the stage area;

    replacing the previous focus task with the image of the previous focus task, the image of the previous focus forming a converted non-focus task;

    moving the converted non-focus task away from the stage area;

    moving the non-focus task to the stage area based on a user input; and

    making the non-focus task a focus task by displaying the at least two windows such that the user can manipulate at least a portion of one window.

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