Abstract:
A system and methodology enables the scanning of multiple documents in a single pass of a flat bed scanner. Multiple documents are placed on the scanner surface with a predetermined amount of vertical and horizontal spacing separating the documents. The scanning device is enabled to detect and open separate windows for each of the multiple documents and selectively present a preview of the image to the user. User selections allow the multiple documents to be created as multiple separate documents or files.
Abstract:
A method, system, and program for automatic simultaneous entry of values in multiple web page fields are provided. Responsive to detecting a single action selection by a user to fill multiple fields of a web page, wherein each of the fields is associated with one from among multiple field descriptors within a source code for the web page, a field copy controller scans multiple lines of text copied into a local memory to identify text tags that match the field descriptors. Then, the field copy controller automatically fills in the fields within the web browser with the values from the lines of text, wherein each of the values is associated with one from among multiple text tags matching the field descriptors associated with the fields, such that multiple fields of a web page are automatically filled in responsive to only a single action by a user.
Abstract:
A method for implementing a front-end user sort request includes receiving a list request, decomposing the list request and creating a sort entry object using a list of column values initially retrieved from a data storage medium. A sort routine is performed on at least a first column of the list of column values in the sort entry object, wherein a compare function of the sort routine is dependent upon information obtained from decomposing the list request. The list request is rebuilt in accordance with the completion of the sort routine.
Abstract:
A handheld device cradle for holding a handheld device in a fixed position relative to the cradle includes a movable IR coupling transceiver selectively connected to a keyboard and selectively movable relative to the cradle to align with the IR port of a handheld device mounted on the cradle. A reflective element of the cradle apparatus is arranged to facilitate a satisfactory alignment of a handheld device with the cradle IR transceiver regardless of the location of the IR port on the handheld device. In an example, a full-sized keyboard is used to provide input to a handheld device which is mounted within the exemplary cradle apparatus to maintain IR port alignment between the cradle IR port and the handheld device IR port.
Abstract:
An automated method for creating only the necessary joins in a SQL query. The present invention comprises a Query Program (QP), a Query Generation Program (QGP), and a Clause Generation Program (CGP). The QP accepts the query fields, filters, and sort criteria from the user, generates the query, sends the query to the database, and displays the query results. The QGP creates the query clause strings and inserts the strings into the SQL template. The QGP generates the SELECT, (filter) WHERE, and ORDER BY clauses. The QGP analyzes each parameter in a parameter list to determine if the parameter is on the added aliases list. If the parameter is not on the added aliases list, the QGP runs the CGP for the parameter. The CGP generates the FROM, JOIN, and (join) WHERE clauses and adds the clauses to the appropriate clause strings.
Abstract:
A business card that contains printed textual information on the first side and magnetic media for storing electronic information on a second side. The second side contains all of the printed information displayed on the first side of the document. The business card also allows users to include additional information on the second side such as attached files and hyperlinks. To write and read to and from the business card, a reader/writer is disclosed. The reader/writer interfaces to a desktop computer. A software program in the personal computer enables reading and writing data to and from the business card. Because the data to be read is in XML format, any application capable of handling data in XML format will be able to process the information scanned from the card.