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Tracking method and apparatus

US5649115A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1994
Grant dateJul 15, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/128
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tracking method and apparatus for use with a computer including a processor for executing code, input/output devices for providing data, memory for storing account data and a display. In operation, a plurality of transaction images are displayed on the computer display. In response to selection of one of the transaction images, a corresponding entry sequence is executed. The execution causes a display of one or more entry fields for receiving transaction data in response to the execution of the entry sequence. The transaction data is entered in response to the entry sequence and the entry fields displayed. The transaction data entered is stored in an account store corresponding to the selected one of the transaction images. Each account has a plurality of fields for data. The entry fields presented by the entry sequence are only the ones necessary for the particular transaction as determined by the selected transaction image and the corresponding entry sequence.

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