Systems and methods for providing dedicated help services in...

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2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Bayerl, Raymond J. (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Help presentation

C715S708000, C715S804000, C715S714000, C715S712000, C702S040000, C702S035000, C700S110000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920612

ABSTRACT:
A method for providing help services in a graphical user interface-based computer application includes providing a first display portion and a second display portion. The first display portion provides standard application services and the second display portion provides dedicated help services based on the standard application services provided in the first display portion. The method also includes determining a user interaction via the first display portion, and, based on the user interaction, providing a standard application service associated with the computer application in the first display portion. Furthermore, the method includes providing dedicated help services in the second display portion based on the standard application service provided in the first display portion.

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