Patent ID: 7712039
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: G06F,G09G

Abstract:
1. A computer readable medium storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method for adjusting the placement of a setting control on a display screen of a monitor, the method comprising the steps of: determining a length of a complete edge of the display screen of the monitor; determining a scale of setting values associated with a setting control, wherein the scale of setting values is determined based on the determined length of the complete edge of the display screen of the monitor; mapping the scale of setting values to the determined length of the complete edge of the display screen of the monitor; and displaying an indicator located at a position along and connected to the complete edge of the display screen of the monitor, wherein the position of the indicator corresponds to a value of the setting control, and wherein changing the value of the setting from a first value to a second value alters the position of the indicator to correspond to the second value.