Object Technology Licensing Corporation

Kaleida Labs, Inc.

Albert James Fenton, Iii

Erik R Neumann

Eric R Neumann

The system of the present invention provides a mechanism for executing a script sequence containing a plurality of commands and associated time for executing the commands. The system allows a user of the script sequence to specify an arbitrary time, either forward or backward from a current time, and the result of the execution reflects the cumulative effects of executing the script sequence from the beginning up to the arbitrary time. The system provides for a skip ahead mechanism in which commands are executed without waiting for the occurrence of their associated time. The system also provides for rewind and key-frame features.

Rewinding time-based script sequences

A flexible system for changing the physical manifestation of an object in an object-oriented computer environment. An object to be manifested, denominated a 'costume' object, is associated with a target object having a corresponding physical appearance. The costume object accepts a physical manifestation request and responds by transmitting to the target object a message requesting that the target object manifest itself. The target manifestation request message includes parameter values specifying the on-screen location and other properties of the costume object. In this fashion, the costume object can present itself wearing the appearance or 'costume' of the target object.

Method and apparatus for physically manifesting costume objects in a

A flexible system for changing the physical manifestation of an object in an object-oriented computer environment is provided. The object to be manifested (a 'costume' object) is associated with a target object having a corresponding physical appearance. The costume object responds to requests that it physically manifest itself by transmitting a message to the target object requesting that the target object manifest itself, but also including parameter values describing the costume objects on-screen location or similar properties. In this manner, a costume object is capable of presenting itself wearing the target object's 'costume' or appearance.

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Albert James Fenton, Iii