Method and system for presentation of single and double digit selection fields in a non-programmable terminal
US5682169A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0489
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed which permit the presentation of single and double digit selection field in a non-programmable terminal. Multiple numeric characters associated with particular textual choices are coupled to a workstation controller interface along with an identified offset within each textual choice to a selected mnemonic character. If an associated terminal display device does not support more advanced graphic elements, such as so-called "radio buttons" and underscored mnemonics, the numeric characters and textual choices are entered into a format table entry and utilized to specify a selection field within the terminal display. A single or double digit numeric indicator area is then defined within the terminal display and numeric entries within the selection field are displayed within the numeric indicator area, permitting the user to visually affirm what textual choice will be selected upon entry. A selected textual entry is then displayed utilizing highlighting or reverse video, providing a simulation of graphic entry techniques while permitting direct selection of any textual choice. If an associated terminal supports advanced graphic elements, the offset val…
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