US6556218B1
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Method and apparatus for generating dips for use with Java beans
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1998-12-10
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Granted: 2003-04-29
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Expires: 2018-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus in a computer for creating a framework for a dip. Settings are displayed for the dip in a graphical user interface. Entries for each setting are received for the dip through the graphical user interface, wherein the overall policies of the dip are formed. A source code for the dip is generated using the selected settings, wherein the source code forms the framework for the dip.
Inventors
- 👤 John William Alcorn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:36
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F8/00; G06F8/30; G06F8/34; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/44; G06F9/448; G06F9/4488; G06F9/4492
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A method in a computer for creating a framework for a dip, tile method comprising the computer implemented steps of: displaying selections for settings for the dip in a graphical user interface; receiving selections for settings for the dip through the graphical user interface, wherein selected policies are formed; and generating a source code for the dip using the selected policies, wherein the source code is generated and forms the framework for the dip; whereby a user is assisted in creating the dip to modify the behavior of a dippable object.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A method in a computer for creating a framework for a dip, tile method comprising the computer implemented steps of: displaying selections for settings for the dip in a graphical user interface; receiving selections for settings for the dip through the graphical user interface, wherein selected policies are formed; and generating a source code for the dip using the selected policies, wherein the source code is generated and forms the framework for the dip; whereby a user is assisted in creating the dip to modify the behavior of a dippable object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the dip includes an interface portion and a logic portion, wherein the generated source code is the interface portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 2 further comprising: receiving source code for the logic portion; and compiling the generated code framework and source, code for the logic portion to form the dip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 3 , where in the generated source code includes an indication identifying a location for placement of the source code for the logic portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the selections include listeners used by the dip to receive notifications.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the selections include methods.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the selections include events that will be monitored for by the dip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the selections include properties for the dip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising: displaying a preview of the generated source code prior to generating the source code framework for the dip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising: generating documentation for the dip based on the selected settings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising: generating information, which allows other objects to identify properties of the dip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising: generating customizer source code, which allows setting of properties of the dip by a user.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the settings are stored for retrieval at a later time.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of generating source code for the dip comprises: using a source code template to generate source code for the dip.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein the source code template includes strings that are substituted using settings for the dip.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the stings are located between selected symbols.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said method is performed in an object oriented programming language.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
107 words
A data processing system in a computer for creating a framework for a dip, the data processing system comprising: displaying means for displaying selections for settings for the dip in a graphical user interface; receiving means for receiving selections for settings for the dip through the graphical user interface, wherein selected policies are formed; and generating means for generating a source code for the dip using the selected policies, wherein the source code is generated source code and forms the framework for the dip; whereby said data processing system is capable of assisting a user in creating a dip to modify the behavior of a dippable object.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
107 words
A data processing system in a computer for creating a framework for a dip, the data processing system comprising: displaying means for displaying selections for settings for the dip in a graphical user interface; receiving means for receiving selections for settings for the dip through the graphical user interface, wherein selected policies are formed; and generating means for generating a source code for the dip using the selected policies, wherein the source code is generated source code and forms the framework for the dip; whereby said data processing system is capable of assisting a user in creating a dip to modify the behavior of a dippable object.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein the dip includes an interface portion and a logic portion, wherein the generated source code is the interface portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
The data processing system of claim 19 further comprising: receiving means for diving source code for the logic portion; and compiling means for compiling the generated code framework and source code for the logic portion to form the dip.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The data processing system of claim 20 , wherein the generated source code includes an indication identifying a location for placement of the source code for the logic portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein the selections include listeners used by the dip to receive notifications.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein the selections include methods.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein the selections include events that will be monitored for by the dip.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein the selections include properties for the dip.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
The data processing system of claim 18 further comprising: displaying means for displaying a preview of the generated source code prior to generating the source code framework for the dip.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The data processing system of claim 18 further comprising: generating means for generating documentation for the dip based on the selected settings.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The data processing system of claim 18 further comprising: generating means for generating information, which allows other objects to identify properties of the dip.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
27 words
The data processing system of claim 18 further comprising: generating means for generating customizer source code, which allows setting of properties of the dip by a user.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
19 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein the settings are stored for retrieval at a later time.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
34 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein the step of generating source code for the dip comprises: generation means for using a source code template to generate source code for the dip.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
23 words
The data processing system of claim 31 , wherein the source code template includes strings that are substituted using settings for the dip.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
16 words
The data processing system of claim 32 , wherein the stings are located between selected symbols.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
The data processing system of claim 18 , wherein said displaying means, said receiving means, and said generating means are in an object oriented programming language.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
109 words
A computer program product in a computer readable medium for creating a framework for a dip, the computer program product comprising: first instructions for displaying selections for settings for the dip in a graphical user interface; second instructions for receiving selections for settings for the dip through the graphical user interface, wherein selected policies are formed; and third instructions for generating a source code for the dip using the selected policies, wherein the source code is generated source code and forms the framework for the dip; whereby said computer program product is capable of assisting a user in creating a dip to modify the behavior of a dippable object.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
109 words
A computer program product in a computer readable medium for creating a framework for a dip, the computer program product comprising: first instructions for displaying selections for settings for the dip in a graphical user interface; second instructions for receiving selections for settings for the dip through the graphical user interface, wherein selected policies are formed; and third instructions for generating a source code for the dip using the selected policies, wherein the source code is generated source code and forms the framework for the dip; whereby said computer program product is capable of assisting a user in creating a dip to modify the behavior of a dippable object.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
24 words
The computer program product of claim 35 , wherein said first, said second and said third instructions are in an object oriented programming language.
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