Data processing: artificial intelligence – Knowledge processing system – Knowledge representation and reasoning technique
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Hirl, Joseph P. (Department: 2129)
Data processing: artificial intelligence
Knowledge processing system
Knowledge representation and reasoning technique
C706S014000, C706S012000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06959294
ABSTRACT:
An application and a context-based help system operate on a computer. The application includes a plurality of components that effectuate application functions, where each component of the application is constructed to describe a current context of the component representative of a current state of the component. At least some of the components are active at any one time. The help system includes a help engine that receives the current context from each active component, dynamically builds a current overall context of the application based on each received current context, locates help topics based on the current overall context, and filters and prioritizes the located help topics.
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Critchley Craig Andrew
Hoiem Derek Edward
Loforte Peter
McRoberts Justin Shane
Stone Victor
Hall J
Hirl Joseph P.
Microsoft Corporation
Woodcock Washburn LLP.
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