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Help display system for a computer

US5388251A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1988
Grant dateFeb 7, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/453
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display for use in a computer, for example a word processor or a personal computer, includes a device for forming a help message on the display. The help message can provide help when an error occurs in operation. Also a help message can be provided for a current mode when a help key in depressed thus assisting the operators even though there is no error.

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