Patents by Inventor Janice G. Ryles

Janice G. Ryles 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).

  • Control for a graphical user interface supporting coupled variables and method of operation thereof
    Patent number: 7080324
    Abstract: A variable control displayed through a graphical user interface and linked to a control element. The variable control has graphical representations of readily identifiable and easy to use controls. These controls include at least one text box to display a value. The displayed value can be set by default, or to show the current state of the control element. The variable control also includes at least one range box for assigning a range unit that corresponds to the text box. The variable control also includes a slider control that is linked to the text box and is used to make coarse adjustments to the value displayed in the text box. A spinner is also linked to the text box and is used to make fine adjustments to the displayed value. In a preferred embodiment, the user can select a digit or several digits within the displayed value and adjust only the user-selected digit or digits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan C. Nelson, Janice G. Ryles