Method and system for selective display of overlapping graphic objects in a data processing system

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PATENT NO 5377314
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07995227

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A method and system are provided for permitting a user of a data processing system to display particular ones of multiple overlapping graphic objects. A subregion within a display is specified by the user. A set of overlapping graphic objects which are at least partially displayed within the subregion is then determined. The specified display order of only these graphic objects which are at least partially displayed with the specified subregion is temporarily altered, in response to a user input.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bates, Cary L Rochester, MN 200 4951
Ryan, Jeffrey M Byron, MN 21 1565
Watts, Byron T Byron, MN 4 121

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