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Patent Title: Method and device for graphically setting multiple parameter ranges

Assignee: IBM
Patent Number: US5680560
Issue Date: 10-21-1997
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File Date:09-27-1995


Abstract: A method, system and program for simultaneously specifying a first and a second range for a first and a second parameter respectively. A control window whose axes represent the two parameters and a control element movable therein, typically by means of a pointing device, are presented on a display coupled to a computer system. The coordinates of a first and a second position of the control element are determined. The first range is adjusted according to the first components of the coordinates of the first and second positions and the second range according to the second components of the coordinates of the first and second positions. After the ranges are specified, a first operation is designated which will be executed if a data stream of the first and second parameters satisfies the first and second ranges. The data stream is monitored to determine if the first and second ranges are satisfied. The first operation is executed on the computer system if the first and second ranges are satisfied.

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