Casio Computer has filed a patent for an information processing apparatus that displays objects and a connecting line on a display. The apparatus allows users to select multiple objects and control the display of the connecting line based on the selection order of the objects. GlobalData’s report on Casio Computer gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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An information processing apparatus for displaying and connecting objects
The patent application (Publication Number: US20230315258A1) describes an information processing apparatus that displays objects and connecting lines on a display. The connecting lines define the connection order of the objects and connect them one-to-one. The apparatus allows users to select two or more objects and obtain a selection order for those objects. Based on the obtained selection order, the apparatus controls the display of the connecting lines, indicating the direction of the connection between the objects.
In addition to controlling the display of connecting lines, the information processing apparatus can also change the positions of the selected objects to match the obtained selection order. This ensures that the objects are arranged in the desired order while maintaining their relative positions before and after the connection order is changed. The processor can also set a predetermined length for the connecting lines to prevent the displayed objects from overlapping.
Furthermore, the apparatus can display a tracing feature that shows the path along which the selected objects were selected. This tracing feature provides visual feedback to the user, enhancing the user experience and making it easier to understand the selection order.
The patent application also describes a display control method for a computer and a nontransitory computer-readable storage medium storing a program that implements the functionality of the information processing apparatus. These methods and programs enable the display of objects and connecting lines, selection of objects, obtaining selection orders, and controlling the display of connecting lines based on the selection order.
Overall, the information processing apparatus and associated methods described in the patent application provide a user-friendly and intuitive way to display and manipulate objects on a display, allowing for easy visualization and organization of data.
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