Patents by Inventor Cynthia E. Spellman

Cynthia E. Spellman 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).

  • Method and apparatus for providing a hyperlink within a computer program that access information outside of the computer program
    Patent number: 6667747
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a hyperlink within a computer program that access information outside of the computer program. In a preferred embodiment, the hyperlink is provided in a first help file within a first autonomous computer program, wherein the hyperlink references information in a second help file. The activation of the hyperlink causing a second autonomous computer program to access and display the second help file to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Cynthia E. Spellman, Daniel Dodge, Jane K. Sellberg
  • User assistance for data processing systems
    Patent number: 5917485
    Abstract: A system and methodology for implementing user assistance functions concerning interoperability of diverse applications, whether hosted on the same computer platform or hosted on different computer platforms. The user is assisted by being offered information, tools and/or automation as appropriate to the problem presented. As appropriate, graphics or animation is utilized to permit complete and full understanding by the user of the assistance being provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Cynthia E. Spellman, Grant T. Nelson, Barry F. Ruzek, Gary L. Lien