Guided data entry using indicator and interactive step symbols

Details Guided data entry using indicator and interactive step symbols Guided data entry using indicator and interactive step symbols

2003-04-30

2008-03-11

Sax, Steven P. (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

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07343557

ABSTRACT:
Techniques are disclosed for interacting with a user entering information for a computer application. In one general aspect, the invention provides for displaying a pane as a user interface for a user to enter information in a sequence of steps. The pane includes an information entry area, an interactive first step symbol capable of initiating a first step in the sequence, and a first indicator placed after the first step symbol. The first indicator indicates that a selection of a step to follow the first step depends on information received in the first step. A second step is selected to follow the first step using information received in the first step, and the first indicator is removed. An interactive second step symbol capable of initiating the second step is placed after the first step symbol.

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