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Methods and apparatus for customizing user-interface control in existing application

US7890948B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2003
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/451
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for altering application user-interface controls are provided. More particularly the customization of a new or existing user-interface control in an application user-interface is provided. In one aspect of the invention, a method for customizing user-interface controls of an existing application comprises the recording of a procedure description performed by a user in the application user-interface. A new or modified application user-interface control relating to the procedure description is then installed in the existing application.

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