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Graphical user interface with dial control for a parameter

  • US 9,594,493 B2
  • Filed: 05/29/2013
  • Issued: 03/14/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented process performed by a processor in a computer, comprising:

  • while receiving input into memory from an input device, repeating steps of;

    updating a current angle in memory based on at least the input;

    in response to updating the current angle, generating display data in memory defining a dial control based on at least the updated current angle, including determining a current value within a range of values based on the updated current angle, the dial control comprising;

    an arc-shaped graphical element comprising a ring having a first portion with first appearance, comprising color or texture, along an arc between a start angle and the updated current angle along a first direction along the arc from the start angle to the updated current angle, and a second portion with a second appearance, comprising color or texture and different from the first appearance, along the arc between the start angle and the updated current angle along a second direction opposite the first direction from the start angle to the updated current angle, the arc-shaped graphical element further indicative of the range of values,the determined current value positioned adjacent the arc-shaped graphical element, anda handle positioned at the updated current angle along the arc-shaped graphical element; and

    causing the generated display data for the dial control to be displayed on a display connected to the computer.

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