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Method and apparatus for presenting new computer software functions to a user based upon actual usage

US5496177A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1994
Grant dateMar 5, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2014

Classification

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

Abstract

A method is provided for introducing to a user a new/enhanced function of a computer software application. After learning the basics of a computer software application, new/enhanced functions are presented to the user based upon completion of predetermined criteria. The predetermined criteria may comprise the passage of time or the completion of a specified number of uses of a certain function.

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