Abstract: A number of user interface techniques for virtual instruments implemented using a computer are disclosed. These techniques include providing a multi-sized user interface, separating a user interface into two control regions, providing a pop-out control panel, providing a graphical playlist indicator, inter-relating band controls, controlling button illumination, sliding information onto and off of a display panel, integrating visualizations into an instrument, and providing a pop-out control panel with control buttons.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 9, 2003
Publication date:
June 19, 2003
Applicant:
Lycos, Inc. a Virginia corporation
Inventors:
Al-Riaz Adatia, Ian Lyman, Andrew McCann, Tony Million, Nicholas Vinen
Abstract: A number of user interface techniques for virtual instruments implemented using a computer are disclosed. These techniques include providing a multi-sized user interface, separating a user interface into two control regions, providing a pop-out control panel, providing a graphical playlist indicator, inter-relating band controls, controlling button illumination, sliding information onto and off of a display panel, integrating visualizations into an instrument, and providing a pop-out control panel with control buttons.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 9, 2003
Publication date:
June 5, 2003
Applicant:
Lycos, Inc., a Virginia corporation
Inventors:
Al-Riaz Adatia, Ian Lyman, Andrew McCann, Tony Million, Nicholas Vinen