Method and system in a data processing system for the association and display of a plurality of objects

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5745714
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08683946

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A method and system in a graphical user interface in a data processing system for associating and displaying a plurality of objects are described. A creation of a visually perceptible enclosure having a translucent surface is specified. A plurality of objects within the graphical user interface are specified. Each of the objects are associated with the visually perceptible enclosure. The enclosure is then created. The enclosure and each of its associated plurality of objects are displayed within the graphical user interface. Each of the objects are displayed within the enclosure so that they are partially visible through the translucent surface. The objects are inaccessible while they are displayed within the enclosure. Once the enclosure is removed, the objects are accessible. A code field may be associated with the enclosure. An entry of a valid code is required in order to remove the enclosure and permit access of each enclosed objects. If an invalid code is entered, the enclosure will continue to be displayed, and access of the enclosed objects will be prohibited.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Glass, David Wayne Georgetown, KY 10 388
Hocker, Michael David Staatsburg, NY 10 533
Kishi, Gregory Tad Oro Valley, AZ 77 3299
McLean, James Gordon Fuguay-Varina, NC 37 1228
Pickover, Clifford Alan Yorktown Heights, NY 117 5727
Winarski, Daniel James Tucson, AZ 203 3805

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