Programming interface for a computer platform

Details Programming interface for a computer platform Programming interface for a computer platform

2003-10-24

2009-02-17

Dam, Tuan Q (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Modeling

C717S121000, C719S328000, C715S700000, C715S762000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07493592

ABSTRACT:
A programming interface for a computer platform can include various functionality. In certain embodiments, the programming interface includes one or more of a first group of services related to re-usable user interface controls, a second group of services related to user interface dialogs and user interface wizards, a third group of services related to extending the user interface functionality, and a fourth group of services related to extending functionality of a desktop of the user interface.

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