Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer products that efficiently present large amounts of entity information with a graphical display that retains all or most of the relevant contextual information. More particularly, the preferred embodiment of the present invention enables efficient analysis of data with a graphical display that minimizes distortion of the text in the graphical display, that retains contextual information associated with data objects in the graphical display, and that positions the objects to optimally represent relational database associations.

Abstract: Displaying a custom user interface in response to a determination that the application program is configured to display the custom user interface. To create the custom user interface, the end user can customize one or more default user interface files to create custom user interface files. The default user interface files can comprise one or more of a structure definition file, a content definition file, and a content display file. Additionally, the custom user interface can be associated with a program module function that can execute in connection with displaying the custom user interface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display control system suitable to flexible and smooth presentation. The invention can include a projector that stores page data included in projector display data in a stack area by a stack system in which the page data corresponding to the last page is at the head and projects the pages by a projecting device based on the page data read from the stack area. Further, when another projector display data is received during projection, the projector additionally stores the page data included in the other received projector display data in the stack area by the stack system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for use in customizing, organizing and presenting digital information for selection and interaction by end users. The present invention conveys multiple pieces of information to a user in a multi-dimensional metaphor. A user is presented with a selection of content options that are catered to the user. Presented information is filtered on the basis of configurable user criteria, wherein the criteria includes both what is represented and how it is presented, as it relates to current and past user choices of content. The present invention also presents ancillary information that is associated with the digital content. Additionally, the present invention provides user interface features directed to content from a variety of media, including on air, video, photos, music, games and books.

Abstract: A system for synchronizing multiple modalities is described. A user may use multiple modalities, such as voice and browser, to interact with data on a network, such as the World Wide Web. All of the modalities may be synchronized so that all are updated when the user enters information in just one. A method of communicating between devices includes receiving a request for first-modality data that includes first content, and sending a message in response to receiving the request, the message including information allowing the request of second-modality data that includes second content overlapping the first content. Another method includes requesting first data for a first modality, the first data including first content, and automatically requesting second data for a second modality, wherein the second data includes second content that overlaps the first content.

Abstract: A system is described that includes a host computer and a client computer. The host computer maintains data defining a set of selectable items, and the client computer executes a user interface module that presents a user interface that includes a first selection mechanism populated with a first subset of the items for selection by a user and a search input. In response to activation of the search input mechanism the user interface module presents a second selection mechanism populated with a second subset of the search items that includes a greater number of the search items than the first subset.

Abstract: Data about a transaction is accessed. The transaction has a set of components. A graphical representation of the components of the transaction is displayed such that the graphical representation includes a time axis and a call stack position axis. In one embodiment, the time axis depicts time left to right and the call stack position axis depicts call stack position top to bottom. Additionally, the user interface can receive a selection of one of the components, access data for the selected component and display additional details about that selected component.

Abstract: A system is described in which a user interface module presents a user interface having a field set insertion control. In response to actuation of the field set insertion control by a user, the user interface module dynamically inserts one or more sets of input fields into the user interface for receiving input data from the user. As a result, the user need not be forced to utilize forms having static input lists. Dynamic addition of fields may provide a non-limiting way of stylizing a user interface such that the interface may be kept simple and uncluttered.

Abstract: A display system and method are provided. The system typically includes a display configured to control visible light, as well as to sense an optical signal projected thereon, the display being adapted to freeze a projected image by storing the optical signal associated with the live projected image in memory associated with the display and controlling visible light corresponding to the stored optical signal to form a frozen projection image.

Abstract: The invention provides a display control system in which the troublesomeness and time required for the presentation and the number of misses upon presentation can be reduced, and a presenter can flexibly respond to the status change of the scheduling of display order. A presenter registers projector display data to a projector via an Internet in a user terminal. In the projector, prior to projection, the projector display data is rearranged in the stack area in accordance with the priority allocated to the projector display data. Upon the projection, a projecting device projects the projection contents based on the projector display data read from the stack area in reading order according to a stack storing system.

Abstract: The handling of quoted material in an electronic environment is enhanced by using one or more quote bars. Quote bars permit quoted material to be treated as a single object and permit information about the source of a quote to be displayed. They also permit connection to a network address from which a quote may have originated. Using quote bars, the removal of copyright notices can be prevented.

Abstract: A logistics management system is described that includes a host computer that performs logistics management tasks for shipment items, and a user interface module that presents a user interface for the host computer. The user interface module presents a user interface to include an item selection region to receive shipment criteria, one or more activity regions to display a set of shipment items that match the shipment criteria, and an action input region to receive action input specifying one or more logistics management tasks. The host computing system automatically performs the specified logistics management task on a plurality of the items in response to the action input received from a user. In this manner, an action may be performed on multiple items related to an overall logistics management task with limited user input required.

Abstract: A display control system for easy viewing of intended information. A display control means of a server computer controls, when the cursor of a display means of a personal computer is brought to one of plural items of information constituting a second group of items of information displayed on the second display area of the display means to assume that an information choice instruction is given and, according to the information choice instruction, to choose one of plural items of information constituting the second group of information, to choose on the basis of a relation table one or more items of information constituting a first group of items of information related to the one item of information chosen from the second group of items of information, and to attach a choice mark to the items of information chosen out of the items of information displayed on the first display area.

Abstract: A user's communication log for an electronic device, comprising: a first visual reference marker representing the current time; a second visual reference marker representing a past communication between the user and a third party; wherein the distance between the first and second visual reference markers increases as time goes by. The first visual reference marker is the origin of the circle about which the second visual reference marker is positioned at different angular positions.

Abstract: Methods are provided for navigation user interface mechanisms. In one embodiment, a directed summary of (i) what caused the value of a selected cell within a tabular view of data; or (ii) context into which the value of the selected cell fits as part of a larger overall picture is provided by displaying at least a partial hierarchy of child/parent views relating to the value of the selected cell, then the end user may navigate to a particular level of detail within the hierarchy of preaggregated data that is desired by selecting an appropriate child/parent view. In another embodiment, period queries are specified with reference to a dialog displaying a calendar view from which date groups to be compared may be selected. The dialog receives information identifying a period associated with each date group to be compared. The periods can be either asymmetrical or symmetrical with respect to each other.

Abstract: The invention provides a service providing system in which it is determined whether users have use authority to utilize a service providing apparatus, such as a projector, so that only users having the use authority can utilize the service providing apparatus. The invention also provides a service providing system and a service providing apparatus. In accordance with the invention, users are allowed to have use authority to utilize the service providing apparatus through entrance into an arbitrary place, or the like so that the service providing apparatus can be conveniently utilized.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for providing inter-SCO navigation, for example, in SCORM-based courseware. In an embodiment, a method of navigating a course is disclosed.

Abstract: A composite interface widget for toggleable entry fields that minimizes real estate and allows the entry field to toggle between a special kind of input that is either a predefined value or a value specified by the user. The widget presents a local or noninherited state which enables the widget to have an entry field with editing capability; alternatively, the widget offers an inherit state having a read-only entry field that displays a present input string. The user is given a small concise button or other icon to toggle between the two states. The programmer specifies the initial state, the string to display in the inherit mode, and the initial value for the local or noninherit mode. The programmer can subsequently query if the user chose the inherit mode or chose the local mode and, if so, what local value was entered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for selecting products, wherein with each product there is associated a data set with a plurality of product characteristics, wherein the selection of a product is performed based on criteria selected by a user relating to the characteristics, and wherein the selection is displayed on a graphic display unit. The object of the invention to simplify the selection process in such a way that the number of results is limited by simplifying the criteria for the characteristics, is solved by setting the criteria for the characteristics on at least two scales and setting the criteria on the scales with the help of at least one input device in conjunction with the graphic display unit.