Computer apparatus and method for providing a common user interface for
software applications accessed via the world-wide web
    2.
    发明授权
    Computer apparatus and method for providing a common user interface for software applications accessed via the world-wide web 失效
    用于为通过全球网络访问的软件应用提供通用用户界面的计算机装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5892905A

    公开(公告)日:1999-04-06

    申请号:US780015

    申请日:1996-12-23

    摘要: The present invention provides the capability to easily access many different application programs over the WWW via a common user interface. By providing standard procedures, routines, tools, and software "hooks" for accessing software applications over the WWW, software developers can concentrate on the functionality of the application program and easily use HTML to provide a GUI interface for the application program. HTML is a well-known language which can be used by almost any computer system on the market today. In addition, since HTML is a fairly well controlled and standardized language, new software application features can be added as they are developed and supported by HTML. In addition, since HTML is a widely adopted, non-proprietary technology, the present invention can provide open access to a large market for even very small software developers. Further, the present invention also allows software developers to adopt a standard access protocol, which allows them to provide support for any computer system which is capable of utilizing a HTML cognizant browser. Finally, by providing easy-to-implement, standardized solutions to the issues of user interface, authentication/security, and web transaction support, the common user interface of the present invention overcomes the limitations existing in previous solutions.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了通过公共用户界面在WWW上容易地访问许多不同应用程序的能力。 通过为WWW访问软件应用程序提供标准程序,例程,工具和软件“挂钩”,软件开发人员可以专注于应用程序的功能,并且可以轻松地使用HTML为应用程序提供GUI界面。 HTML是一种众所周知的语言,可以被现在市场上几乎所有的计算机系统使用。 此外,由于HTML是一个相当好的控制和标准化语言,因此可以添加新的软件应用程序功能,因为它们是由HTML开发和支持的。 另外,由于HTML是广泛采用的非专有技术,因此本发明可以为即使非常小的软件开发者提供对大市场的开放访问。 此外,本发明还允许软件开发者采用标准访问协议,这允许他们为能够利用HTML识别浏览器的任何计算机系统提供支持。 最后,通过为用户界面,认证/安全性和Web事务支持的问题提供易于实现的标准化解决方案,本发明的通用用户界面克服了以前的解决方案中存在的限制。

    Method and system for presentation of single and double digit selection
fields in a non-programmable terminal
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and system for presentation of single and double digit selection fields in a non-programmable terminal 失效
    用于在不可编程终端中呈现单位和双位选择字段的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US5682169A

    公开(公告)日:1997-10-28

    申请号:US271224

    申请日:1994-07-06

    CPC分类号: G06F3/0489

    摘要: A method and system are disclosed which permit the presentation of single and double digit selection field in a non-programmable terminal. Multiple numeric characters associated with particular textual choices are coupled to a workstation controller interface along with an identified offset within each textual choice to a selected mnemonic character. If an associated terminal display device does not support more advanced graphic elements, such as so-called "radio buttons" and underscored mnemonics, the numeric characters and textual choices are entered into a format table entry and utilized to specify a selection field within the terminal display. A single or double digit numeric indicator area is then defined within the terminal display and numeric entries within the selection field are displayed within the numeric indicator area, permitting the user to visually affirm what textual choice will be selected upon entry. A selected textual entry is then displayed utilizing highlighting or reverse video, providing a simulation of graphic entry techniques while permitting direct selection of any textual choice. If an associated terminal supports advanced graphic elements, the offset value is utilized to identify a selected mnemonic character within each textual choice and graphic input controls, such as "radio buttons" are then utilized to indicate a selection of a textual choice.

    摘要翻译: 公开了允许在非可编程终端中呈现单位和双位选择字段的方法和系统。 与特定文本选择相关联的多个数字字符被连接到工作站控制器接口以及在选择的助记符字符的每个文本选择内的所识别的偏移。 如果相关联的终端显示设备不支持更高级的图形元素,例如所谓的“单选按钮”和下划线的助记符,则将数字字符和文本选择输入到格式表条目中,并用于指定终端内的选择字段 显示。 然后在终端显示屏内定义单位或双位数字指示器区域,并在数字指示器区域内显示选择区域内的数字输入,允许用户视觉上肯定输入时将选择什么文本选择。 然后使用突出显示或反向视频显示所选择的文本条目,提供图形输入技术的模拟,同时允许直接选择任何文本选择。 如果相关联的终端支持高级图形元素,则使用偏移值来识别每个文本选择内的所选择的助记符,并且然后使用诸如“单选按钮”的图形输入控件指示文本选择的选择。

    Apparatus and method for displaying control-objects
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for displaying control-objects 失效
    用于显示控制对象的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06021418A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-01

    申请号:US801671

    申请日:1997-02-18

    IPC分类号: G06F9/44 G06F17/30 G06F13/38

    CPC分类号: G06F9/4443

    摘要: An enhanced document browsing method and apparatus. A browser at a client interprets a work-frame code, information, a control-frame code, and a control-object function that identifies the control-frame code. When the browser interprets the work-frame and control-frame codes, it divides the browser window into two frames: a work-frame and a control-frame. When the browser interprets the information, the browser displays the information to the user in the work-frame. When the browser interprets the control-object function, the browser displays a control-object in the control-frame associated with the control-frame code. The control-object can allow the user to control the information in the work-frame. Since the control-object is in the control-frame instead of being only in the work-frame, it is always in view and available to the user, regardless of the scrolling position of the page of information within the work-frame. Thus, the preferred embodiment provides the user with quick and easy access to the control-object.

    摘要翻译: 增强的文档浏览方法和装置。 客户端的浏览器解释工作帧代码,信息,控制帧代码以及识别控制帧代码的控制对象功能。 当浏览器解释工作框架和控制帧代码时,它将浏览器窗口划分为两个框架:工作框架和控制框架。 当浏览器解释信息时,浏览器在工作框架中向用户显示信息。 当浏览器解释控件对象功能时,浏览器在与控制帧代码相关联的控制帧中显示控制对象。 控制对象可以允许用户控制工作框架中的信息。 由于控制对象位于控制框架中,而不仅仅在工作框架中,无论工作框架内的信息页面的滚动位置如何,都始终可以对用户进行查看和使用。 因此,优选实施例向用户提供对控制对象的快速和容易的访问。