Abstract: Windows corresponding to independent applications in a windowed computing environment can be linked to have unified behavior. A host application can monitor window activity to determine if windows are intended to be grouped. Commands applied to one or more windows in a group are applied to at least some other windows in the group. Windows can be grouped or ungrouped according to various criteria including a priori configuration or user action. The window grouping permits a unified user interface behavior to be established for two or more independent applications.

Abstract: Windows corresponding to independent applications in a windowed computing environment can be linked to have unified behavior. A host application can monitor window activity to determine if windows are intended to be grouped. Commands applied to one or more windows in a group are applied to at least some other windows in the group. Windows can be grouped or ungrouped according to various criteria including a priori configuration or user action. The window grouping permits a unified user interface behavior to be established for two or more independent applications.

Abstract: A method for remotely displaying an error state of a controller or an assay testing instrument via a network. The method includes generating and transmitting display image data representing the operating status of the controller; receiving the display image data transmitted by the controller at a remote monitoring unit; displaying the display image data on a display device; comparing high resolution display image data to alert (error) image data stored in a database; and generating an error alert message indicative of the error state when any of the display images matches one of the error alert image.