Abstract: An object-based component and system are presented which permits developers of multimedia applications to provide improved data entry interfaces for end users. The component includes a number of pre-built data entry interface styles for inclusion by a developer in an application. Each style includes a number of attributes having modifiable settings, and the attributes and settings for each style are easily extensible. A free style interface is provided which permits a developer wide latitude in developing customized data entry interfaces with relative ease.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 29, 1995
Date of Patent:
June 9, 1998
Assignee:
International Business Machine Corp.
Inventors:
Scott M. Consolatti, Carol Ann Jones, Dennis D. King