Method and apparatus for providing computer-based help

Details Method and apparatus for providing computer-based help Method and apparatus for providing computer-based help

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Nguyen, Cao (Kevin) (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

User interactive multicomputer data transfer

C715S733000, C715S749000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07100115

ABSTRACT:
A method of managing context-sensitive help data for a computer system includes displaying a plurality of program components to a user for interaction, and retrieving from a first memory area having a first access time first help data corresponding to a first of the components, where the first component is not interacted with by the user. Then store the first help data in a second memory area having a second access time less than the first access time. Subsequent to storing the first help data, determine whether the user has interacted with the first component, and responsive to the determination, retrieve the first help data from the second memory area and display the first help data to the user.

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