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Method and apparatus for performing type-aware change tracking in a document

US9424256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2008
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/2358
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates performing type-aware change tracking in a document. During operation, the system receives from a user a command which changes a content of an object in the document. In response to the command, the system determines a type of the object. Next, the system modifies the content of the object according to the type of the object. The system then creates a history of the modification. Finally, the system displays the history of the modification to the user.

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