Runtime modification of data presented in a graphical element
US8117562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/451
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides ways for application programs to allow users to dynamically update data that is presented in a GUI element. In one aspect of the present invention, a method is provided that receives a command when a GUI element is displayed for the purpose of updating one or more data item(s) presented in the GUI element. In response to receiving the command, the method causes the updated data to be obtained from the user and stored in a database. Then the GUI element is “refreshed” so that the updated data is available in the GUI element for selection by the user.
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