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User interface automation framework classes and interfaces

US7644367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2003
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8543
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system providing a client with user interface information are described. The method and system implement a set of application program interfaces for providing user interface information to a client through an accessibility system. The accessibility system includes a mechanism for transferring user interface information from a provider side to the client side and a logical tree for selectively revealing user interface information. The application program interface system includes client side application program interfaces for assisting the client in obtaining user interface information. The client side application program interfaces include an automation class, a logical element class, a raw element class, control pattern classes, and an input class. The provider side application program interfaces include a provider automation class, a provider automation interface, a raw element interface, and control pattern provider interfaces.

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