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The method of Claim 1 wherein the first interface object represents any of a data file, a shortcut, an executable, a contact, and a message.

#114Improving drag-and-drop on wall-size displays

Applies to Claims 1,2,4,6

Submitted by: Jayakanth GovindarajanLast updated: over 5 years ago

Title Improving drag-and-drop on wall-size displays

Description

Upon dragging an icon, all the possible target drop icons and the drag icon are surrounded by a miniature frame (called take-off area). When the user further moves the dragged icon towards one particular target drop icon, the target drop icon is highlighted so athat the user can easily drop the dragged icon in the target drop icon.

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#118Graphical user interface system and method for multiple simultaneous targets

Applies to Claims 1,12,13,16,17,18,2,20

Submitted by: Priya VermaLast updated: over 5 years ago

Patent/Application # US5742286

Description

This invention relates to graphical user interfaces in computer display systems and, more particularly, to improved systems and methods for user manipulation of objects in the interface.

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#153System and method for accessing remote screen content

Applies to Claims 1,12,13,15,16,17,18,19,2,20,3,4,7

Submitted by: Priya VermaLast updated: over 5 years ago

Patent/Application # US 7,231,609

Description

A method of displaying target icons in close proximity of a source icon/file being dragged is presented.

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#154Automatic identification of drop zones

Applies to Claims 1,12,16,17,2,20

Submitted by: Priya VermaLast updated: over 5 years ago

Patent/Application # US20040001094 A1

Description

The reference describes a method of highlighting the drop zones when a file/icon/folder is dragged. Note that this reference does not mention the proximity feature claimed in '226.

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