Object-oriented view hierarchy framework

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PATENT NO 5737559
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08575263

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An object-oriented view system which displays a plurality of separate view areas on a computer display screen allows hierarchically arranged overlapping view areas. The views are controlled by a view hierarchy object which includes a tree structure of information associated with every view. The tree structure has multiple branches and supports recursive view support for views within views. The views are drawn directly in the screen buffer by application programs which retrieve view definition information from the view hierarchy object. The view hierarchy makes it possible for views of uncertain origin or implementation to function polymorphically within a display hierarchy.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Goldsmith, David B Los Gatos, CA 11 1188
Orton, Debra L Colorado Springs, CO 15 740
Schaeffer, Arnold Belmont, CA 13 1099

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