US patent 6,978,115

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gptkbp:instanceOf patent
gptkbp:abstract A user interface for a computer system that provides enhanced usability.
gptkbp:applicationNumber 10/978,115
gptkbp:applicationType non-provisional
gptkbp:assignee gptkb:Hewlett-Packard_Development_Company,_L.P.
gptkbp:citedBy gptkb:US_patent_7,123,456
gptkbp:class G06F 3/048
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:examiner gptkb:John_Doe
gptkbp:fieldOfUse computer technology
gptkbp:filingDate November 10, 2004
gptkbp:firstClaim gptkb:US_patent_7,456,789
gptkbp:grantDate December 20, 2005
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label US patent 6,978,115
gptkbp:internationalClassification G06F 3/048
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Robert_J._McCarthy
gptkbp:inventorCountry gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:issuedOn December 20, 2005
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legalStatus active
gptkbp:numberOfClaims 20
gptkbp:patentAbstract Describes a method for enhancing user interaction.
A method for enhancing user interaction with a computer system.
Enhances user interface usability.
Filed on November 10, 2004.
Examined_by_John_Doe.
gptkbp:patentAssignee gptkb:Hewlett-Packard_Development_Company,_L.P.
Hewlett-Packard.
gptkbp:patentCitation gptkb:US_patent_5,678,901
Cited by 10 patents.
Subsequent_patent_US_7,456,789.
gptkbp:patentClaim 20.
A method for providing a user interface.
Contains 20 claims.
gptkbp:patentClassification G06F 3/048.
gptkbp:patentDescription Describes a user interface for improved usability.
gptkbp:patentExpiration 2025-12-20
December 20, 2025.
Expires on December 20, 2025.
gptkbp:patentFamily US_patent_family_6,978,115
gptkbp:patentFamilyMembers Includes 5 family members.
gptkbp:patentField Computer technology.
User interface technology.
gptkbp:patentFilingDate December 20, 2005.
November 10, 2004.
gptkbp:patentInventor 5 family members.
Robert_J._McCarthy.
Robert_J._McCarthy,_United_States.
gptkbp:patentNumber 6,978,115.
gptkbp:patentOffice gptkb:USPTO
gptkbp:patentStatus Active.
Currently active.
gptkbp:patentType utility patent
Utility.
Granted on December 20, 2005.
Related to US patent 6,123,456.
gptkbp:priorityDate April 30, 2004
gptkbp:publicationNumber US 2005/0271234 A1
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:US_patent_6,123,456
gptkbp:relatedTo user interface design
gptkbp:status granted
gptkbp:title Method and apparatus for providing a user interface for a computer system