Data list transmutation and input mapping

Details Data list transmutation and input mapping Data list transmutation and input mapping

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Von Buhr, Maria N. (Department: 2125)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

For a small display screen

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06950994

ABSTRACT:
A method for converting a list of data, each entry in said list having at least one alpha-numeric character, to a format suitable for display and manipulation in a limited display area. The method comprises: sorting said list based on a first of said alpha-numeric characters in each said entry in said list of data; grouping entries into a plurality of sets, each set comprising entries in said list of data having at least a common first character; generating an abbreviated list of said first characters; and linking each entry in said abbreviated list to the corresponding set of entries having said at least common first character.

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