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Software program for the rapid design of user interface prototypes of smallcontrol panels

CA 1298914 C · Owner: Metz, Stephen V. · Inventors: Nasiruddin, Mohammed; Metz, Stephen V.; Freburger, Karl

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The invention is a software program for the rapid design of user interface prototypes of small control panels which includes graphical layouts and functional operability. A device is simulated by choosing components thereof which are given desired locations, appearances and operational functions by the designer. A library of components is provided with all or most components having selectable predetermined actions and reactions which are exhibited when a selected component is operated respectively as either a receiving component or a transmitting component. Components are selected in transmitting and receiving component pairs and a linking system wherein the triggering of a predetermined …

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  • Granted April 14, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 14, 2009.
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FiledMarch 28, 1988
GrantedApril 14, 1992
Term endedApril 14, 2009
Patent numberCA 1298914 C
Classification (IPC)G06F9/00

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedMarch 28, 1988Patent grantedApril 14, 1992Term endedApril 14, 2009

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