Method and apparatus for indicating a change in status of an object and its disposition using animation
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Jan 21, 1997
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Apr 8, 1996
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May 27, 1992
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A method characterized by the steps of: a) determining an action to be taken on an object on a computer screen which changes the status of the object; b) modifying the visual appearance of the object through animation to reflect the change in status; and c) automatically moving the modified object on the screen to indicate the disposition of the object. With a delete or 'trashing' action, an object is crumpled on screen to indicate that the object has become trash, and the crumpled object is moved across the screen and into a trash can icon to indicate its final disposition. The apparatus of the present invention preferably includes a pen-based computer system, where a stylus may be used to select and activate the object on the screen.
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