Aiding a user in using a software application

Details Aiding a user in using a software application Aiding a user in using a software application

2004-03-31

2009-11-17

Lo, Weilun (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Help presentation

C715S709000, C715S780000, C715S221000, C715S222000, C715S223000, C715S274000, C717S105000, C717S106000, C717S109000, C717S110000, C717S113000, C717S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07620893

ABSTRACT:
A method of aiding a user in using features of a software application comprises receiving from a user a selection of layout. The layout is to be used in creating an informational display for displaying results of a data repository query. At least one input field and an image are displayed to the user. The image is of a sample informational display that is based on the selected layout. The at least one input field is displayed in association with at least one feature shown in the displayed sample image. A user input is received via the input field. The user input is to be used in modifying the at least one feature in the new informational display. That least one input field may be displayed on top of the displayed sample image, in close proximity to the shown feature.

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