US5666500A
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Workstation user interface for use in conjunction with a host data processing system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1992-12-24
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Granted: 1997-09-09
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Expires: 2012-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A user interface is provided for a workstation when the workstation is using a host data processing system. The interface provides a windows type of graphical interface on the workstation when using a host program. The interface allows point-and-go access to host program functions with a mouse. Icons represent desired host functions. The interface provides audio notification of incoming mail, allows files to be uploaded and downloaded between the workstation to the host, allows a user to program an icon and executes host macros.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Wayne Roberson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:34
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of programming an icon for display on a workstation that is in communication with a host data processing system, said host having plural types of functions, comprising the steps of: a) determining a host function that is to be associated with an icon; b) automatically determining the type of function said determined host function is; c) automatically specifying parameters for said function, according to said determined function type, said parameters enabling the execution of said function by said host; d) associating an icon with said function.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of programming an icon for display on a workstation that is in communication with a host data processing system, said host having plural types of functions, comprising the steps of: a) determining a host function that is to be associated with an icon; b) automatically determining the type of function said determined host function is; c) automatically specifying parameters for said function, according to said determined function type, said parameters enabling the execution of said function by said host; d) associating an icon with said function.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: a) said step of determining a host function further comprises the step of providing a macro for said host function, wherein said step of associating an icon with said function further comprises associating said icon with said macro; b) determining when said icon associated with said macro is selected on said workstation; c) executing said macro on said host data processing system when said icon is selected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of determining the type of function said determined host function is further comprises the step of determining if said determined host function is a host command.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of determining the type of function said determined host function is further comprises the step of determining if said determined host function is to display a list of host commands.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for programming an icon for display on a workstation that is in communication with a host data processing system, said host having plural types of functions, comprising: a) means for determining a host function that is to be associated with an icon; b) means for automatically determining the type of function said determined host function is; c) means for automatically specifying parameters for said function according to said determined function type, said parameters enabling the execution of said function by said host; d) means for associating an icon with said function.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for programming an icon for display on a workstation that is in communication with a host data processing system, said host having plural types of functions, comprising: a) means for determining a host function that is to be associated with an icon; b) means for automatically determining the type of function said determined host function is; c) means for automatically specifying parameters for said function according to said determined function type, said parameters enabling the execution of said function by said host; d) means for associating an icon with said function.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
79 words
The system of claim 5 further comprising: a) said means for determining a host function further comprises means for providing a macro for said host function, wherein said means for associating an icon with said function further comprises means for associating said icon with said macro; b) means for determining when said icon associated with said macro is selected on said workstation; c) means for executing said macro on said host data processing system when said icon is selected.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said means for automatically determining the type of function said determined host function is further comprises means for determining if said determined host function is a host command.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said means for automatically determining the type of function said determined host function is further comprises means for determining if said determined host function is to display a list of host commands.
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