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Sticky functionality

  • US 8,140,972 B2
  • Filed: 02/17/2010
  • Issued: 03/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for manipulating an element of a user interface on a display device of a computer, comprising the following steps:

  • determining whether a cursor is positioned over one of a plurality of predetermined types of user interface elements displayed in the user interface;

    determining whether an input device is actuated and deactuated under a predetermined condition while said cursor is positioned over one of said predetermined types of user interface elements; and

    dragging said one element in response to movement of said cursor if said predetermined condition is met.

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