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Graphical user interface for detail-in-context presentations

  • US 7,966,570 B2
  • Filed: 02/09/2007
  • Issued: 06/21/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • generating an initial presentation by applying a lens to a region within an original image, the lens having a focal region with a magnification for the region at least partially surrounded by a shoulder region across which the magnification decreases to that of the original image;

    receiving one or more signals to adjust the lens through a graphical user interface (“

    GUI”

    ) displayed over the region in the initial presentation, wherein the GUI includes a plurality of lens control elements selectable to adjust both the focal region and the shoulder region; and

    outputting an updated presentation for display on a display screen by adjusting the lens in accordance with the one or more signals and applying the adjusted lens to the original image to generate the updated presentation, wherein the plurality of lens control elements includes at least a fold element positioned on a perimeter of the focal region and selectable to adjust a degree and a direction of folding of the lens.

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