Methods, apparatus and data structures for providing a user interface, which exploits spatial memory in three-dimensions, to objects and in which object occlusion is avoided

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PATENT NO 6160553
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09152527

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A graphical user interface in which object thumbnails are rendered on a simulated three-dimensional surface which (i) exploits spatial memory and (ii) allows more objects to be rendered on a given screen. The objects may be moved, continuously, on the surface with a two-dimensional input device.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Robbins, Daniel C Seattle, WA 65 7850
Robertson, George G Seattle, WA 133 11141
Van, Dantzich Maarten Roderik Seattle, WA 5 991

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