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Method and apparatus for remote database record scroll/update without refresh
Assignee: Partnerware Technology
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Filing: 1998-04-02
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Granted: 2001-05-29
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Expires: 2018-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A method for database record scroll/update without refresh is provided that can be implemented in a scroll/update control application 16. An association with a database is maintained. Requests are serviced from a web browser client application that wishes to access the data in the database. The client application is instructed to maintain a visible display frame for displaying the data. The client application is instructed to maintain a hidden scroll frame such that data received from the database is placed into the scroll frame and then populated into the visible display frame without refreshing the display frame. The client application is instructed to maintain a hidden update frame such that data intended to update the database is populated from the display frame into the update frame and then sent to the database without refreshing the display frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Bryan Hills
- 👤 Darrell Lee Fuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:59
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/90; G06F16/95; G06F16/958
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An HTML method for streamlining browsing and e-commerce transactions, the method comprising: establishing a link with at least one database; accessing data stored in the database; displaying the accessed data in a display frame embedded in an HTML page; and identifying and suppressing refreshing of areas of the HTML page on demand while continually populating the display frame with the accessed data via a hidden scroll frame, wherein the HTML page refreshing is toggled on and off on demand by a user until one of the data has been viewed or a transaction has been concluded, and wherein refreshing and suppressing multiple areas of the HTML page can be selected and implemented on demand while viewing at least one selected display frame in the HTML page.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An HTML method for streamlining browsing and e-commerce transactions, the method comprising: establishing a link with at least one database; accessing data stored in the database; displaying the accessed data in a display frame embedded in an HTML page; and identifying and suppressing refreshing of areas of the HTML page on demand while continually populating the display frame with the accessed data via a hidden scroll frame, wherein the HTML page refreshing is toggled on and off on demand by a user until one of the data has been viewed or a transaction has been concluded, and wherein refreshing and suppressing multiple areas of the HTML page can be selected and implemented on demand while viewing at least one selected display frame in the HTML page.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The HTML method according to claim 1 , wherein said link with said database is via a TCP/IP network selected from the group of networks consisting of Internet and intranet networks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The HTML method according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one database is stored remotely from a computing system operable to display said display frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The HTML method according to claim 1 , wherein said link with said database comprises a local connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The HTML method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of maintaining security control of said at least one database such that user must have an appropriate security level to access said at least one database.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
128 words
An HTML method for streamlining Internet browsing and e-commerce transactions, the method comprising: establishing a link with a database via the Internet; accessing data stored in the database; displaying the accessed data in a display frame embedded in an HTML page; and identifying and suppressing refreshing of areas of the HTML page on demand while continually populating the display frame with the accessed data via a hidden scroll frame, wherein the HTML page refreshing is toggled on and off on demand by a user until one of the data has been viewed or a transaction has been concluded, and wherein refreshing and suppressing multiple areas of the HTML page can be selected and implemented on demand while viewing at least one selected display frame in the HTML page.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
128 words
An HTML method for streamlining Internet browsing and e-commerce transactions, the method comprising: establishing a link with a database via the Internet; accessing data stored in the database; displaying the accessed data in a display frame embedded in an HTML page; and identifying and suppressing refreshing of areas of the HTML page on demand while continually populating the display frame with the accessed data via a hidden scroll frame, wherein the HTML page refreshing is toggled on and off on demand by a user until one of the data has been viewed or a transaction has been concluded, and wherein refreshing and suppressing multiple areas of the HTML page can be selected and implemented on demand while viewing at least one selected display frame in the HTML page.
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