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Document processing method and apparatus

US7203898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2003
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/103
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A document processing technique using a computer having an application program for creating application data and a layout program for performing layout processing of document data is provided. A document processing method according to the present invention includes a conversion step of converting application data created by the application program into document data processible by the layout program, in response to an instruction from the application program, and a control step of controlling to open the document data obtained in conversion processing, by the layout program in response to conversion processing in the conversion step.

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