US patent 6,978,149

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gptkbp:instanceOf patent
gptkbp:abstract A user interface for a computer system that provides enhanced usability.
gptkbp:applicationNumber 10/978,149
gptkbp:applicationPublication gptkb:US_2005/0123456_A1
gptkbp:applicationType non-provisional
gptkbp:assignee gptkb:Hewlett-Packard_Development_Company,_L.P.
gptkbp:citedBy gptkb:US_patent_7,123,456
gptkbp:classification G06F 3/048
gptkbp:examiner gptkb:John_Doe
gptkbp:fieldOfUse computer technology
gptkbp:filingDate November 15, 2004
gptkbp:grantDate December 20, 2005
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label US patent 6,978,149
gptkbp:internationalClassification G06F 3/048
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Robert_J._McCarthy
gptkbp:inventorResidence gptkb:California
gptkbp:issueDate December 20, 2005
gptkbp:issuedOn December 20, 2005
gptkbp:legalStatus active
gptkbp:numberOfClaims 20
gptkbp:patentAbstract Describes a method for enhancing user interaction with computer systems.
gptkbp:patentCitation cited by 15 other patents.
gptkbp:patentExpiration 2025-12-20
gptkbp:patentFamily US_patent_family_6,978,149
gptkbp:patentFamilyMembers US_6,123,456,_US_6,789,012
gptkbp:patentField user interface technology
gptkbp:patentLink https://patents.google.com/patent/US6978149B2
gptkbp:patentNumber 6,978,149
gptkbp:patentOwner gptkb:Hewlett-Packard_Development_Company,_L.P.
gptkbp:patentStatus active
gptkbp:patentType utility patent
granted patent
gptkbp:priorityDate April 30, 2004
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:US_patent_6,123,456
gptkbp:relatedTo user interface design
gptkbp:status granted
gptkbp:technologyArea software engineering
gptkbp:title Method and apparatus for providing a user interface for a computer system