Patents by Inventor Eric J. Fingal

Eric J. Fingal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for displaying graphical data
    Patent number: 7505038
    Abstract: A method for displaying graphical data includes displaying a first graph of a first data set, receiving a first open drag command indicative of a first handle position on the first graph, positioning a first handle on the first graph based on a first close drag command and receiving a first positioning location. The method further includes receiving a second open drag command indicative of a second handle position on the first graph, positioning a second handle on the first graph based on a second close drag command, receiving a second positioning location signal based on the positioning of the second handle, determining a second data set based on the first positioning location signal and second positioning location signal, and displaying a second graph of the second data set, wherein the first graph and second graph are concurrently displayed in a graph window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Denise A. Bell, Roderick C. Bowser, Eric J. Fingal