System and method for rectangular region covering
US8983901B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for determining mutation regions for a spreadsheet. Mutation regions are iteratively assigned to a first region of cells in the spreadsheet. To assign a mutation region, a column is selected from the first region. A first row in the first region of cells is associated with the selected column that is not assigned to a mutation region and that is not included in a second region of the spreadsheet is determined. A largest region contained within the first region that does not overlap with the second region for which the cell in the selected column and the first row is in a designated position is determined. The largest region is assigned as a mutation region for the spreadsheet.
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