Method of dynamic actuation of background windows for priority applications
CA 1315009 C · Owner: Edel, Thomas R. · Inventors: Barker, Barbara A.; Edel, Thomas R.; Stark, Jeffrey A.
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A method is disclosed for dynamically actuating a selected background window displayed on a computer system among a plurality of windows which at least partially overlap the background window. The output of data from the selected background window is monitored and is utilized to selectively provide an unencumbered display by altering the display sequence of the windows to automatically promote the background window to the uppermost display position in, accordance with the state of a display attribute associated with the background window. After the output of data by the selected window has occurred, the display attribute may be utilized to determine whether or not the selected window …
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- Granted March 23, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 23, 2010.
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