Patents by Inventor Fred Stadler

Fred Stadler 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).

  • Field-directed screen help technique
    Patent number: 4899276
    Abstract: A field-directed screen help technique for a data entry system responds to a user request for help by overwriting a portion of the data entry screen with explanatory text that relates to the field the user is currently entering. The explanatory text may overlay other fields on the screen but leaves the related field area in view. The explanatory text is highlighted and linked to the data entry field so that the user can see the explanatory text in the context of the field. The explanatory text disappears when the user presses a response key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Fred Stadler