Patent ID: 6489974
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method that is implemented on a multitasking computer that comprises first and second objects, said method providing notification of a status of said first object on said computer, comprising the steps of:a) providing a representation of said first object on a user interface of said computer, with the representation supporting user interaction with said first object on said user interface of said computer; b) executing said first object on said computer; c) while said first object is executing, enabling said second object so as to support user interaction with said second object on said user interface of said computer; d) while said second object is enabled so as to support user interaction, determining when said first object ceases executing; e) providing a notification on said user interface when said first object ceases executing by suddenly displaying a notification icon on said user interface of said computer while maintaining the representation of the first object, said notification icon being in a location that is separate from the representation of said first object on said user interface.