Patents by Inventor Marjory Kaptanoglu

Marjory Kaptanoglu 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 and apparatus for the manipulation of text on a computer display screen
    Patent number: 5666552
    Abstract: A means and method for directly manipulating text on a computer display screen. A selected block of text is first identified for manipulation. After being identified, the selected block of text is highlighted on the display screen using contrasting colors or a reverse video. A text manipulation handle associated with the selected text block is displayed. The user may then directly manipulate the selected text block by positioning a cursor within the text manipulation handle and activating a signal generation device. When this occurs, the selected text block may be moved around the display screen while remaining visible using the cursor control device as long as the signal generation device remains active. A shadow image and insertion marker associated with the selected text block is displayed while the selected text block is moveable. A cutting or copying operation may be selected when the signal generation device is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann M. Greyson, Jeffrey D. Hokit, Marjory Kaptanoglu, Annette M. Wagner, Stephen P. Capps
  • Method and apparatus for the manipulation of text on a computer display screen
    Patent number: 5442742
    Abstract: A means and method for directly manipulating text on a computer display screen. A selected block of text is first identified for manipulation. After being identified, the selected block of text is highlighted on the display screen using contrasting colors or a reverse video. A text manipulation handle associated with the selected text block is displayed. The user may then directly manipulate the selected text block by positioning a cursor within the text manipulation handle and activating a signal generation device. When this occurs, the selected text block may be moved around the display screen while remaining visible using the cursor control device as long as the signal generation device remains active. A shadow image and insertion marker associated with the selected text block is displayed while the selected text block is moveable. A cutting or copying operation may be selected when the signal generation device is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann M. Greyson, Jeffrey D. Hokit, Marjory Kaptanoglu, Annette M. Wagner, Stephen P. Capps