Patents by Inventor Carolyn M. Smith

Carolyn M. Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Processing apparatus for generating flow charts
    Patent number: 4875187
    Abstract: A CAD system for determining interconnecting lines for (e.g.) information boxes of a flow chart limits the number of vectors (lines parallel with the vertical and horizontal axes of a display device) used to effect an interconnection. The system follows a number of rules which result in a more aesthetic appearance to the output and reduces the risk of short stepwise changes in interconnections thus simplyfying reading of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: British Telecommunications, plc
    Inventor: Carolyn M. Smith