Information pointers
The present invention relates generally to data processing systems and, more particularly, to display of objects on video displays in data processing systems. A system supports the use of information pointers. The information pointers provide audio and/or visual information about objects to which th...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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12.08.2003
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| Summary: | The present invention relates generally to data processing systems and, more particularly, to display of objects on video displays in data processing systems.
A system supports the use of information pointers. The information pointers provide audio and/or visual information about objects to which the cursors point. For instance, an information cursor may provide output specifying the name of an object to which the cursor points. In addition to information about the object pointed to by the cursor, information windows provide information about the user's interaction with the object. For example, "Deleting Source File." Information windows may contain information pertaining to a pair of objects, such as the source and target object in a drag and drop operation, or to a collection of objects. |
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