Apparatus and method for linking software modules

Details Apparatus and method for linking software modules Apparatus and method for linking software modules

1992-12-01

1995-01-31

Kriess, Kevin A.

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3642219, 3642425, 364260, 3642602, 364284, 3642843, 364DIG1, G06F 1300

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053865685

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for interconnecting a plurality of independent software modules by means of specially configured software objects called "Input" and "Output". The software objects are implemented through library functions which include functions for making an Output object, making an Input object, adding actions to Input objects, making connections between the Input and Output objects of various software modules, sending messages from one software module to another, and receiving messages sent by another software module. The invention also provides a system for interconnecting a plurality of hardware modules, each of which may employ different internal data formats. Additionally, a novel graphical user interface is provided, whereby a user can create, destroy, inspect and/or hide connections between software modules, as well as display data flow between modules.

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