Patent ID: 8020116
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for visualizing on a single display screen a plurality of display screen windows displayed on a plurality of display screens of a multi-screen workspace, comprising the steps of: determining a first relative placement pattern for a first plurality of display screen windows displayed in a first display screen of the workspace; determining a second relative placement pattern for a second plurality of display screen windows displayed in a second display screen of the workspace; selecting at least one size reduction factor to reduce a combined total area of said first and second plurality of display screen windows to fit within a viewing area provided by said single display screen; and displaying said first and second plurality of display screen windows on said single display screen using said size reduction factor and said first and second relative placement patterns; wherein said first and second plurality of display screen windows are presented such that said first and second plurality of display screen windows having a reduced combined total area are simultaneously viewable on said single display screen according to said first and second relative placement patterns.