Abstract: An improved document generation tool which intercepts data from a print spool and utilizes that data in conjunction with the database to cause certain changes to the final printed data.

Abstract: An enhanced user interface for a remote terminal is described. A terminal emulator program divides screens received at a local terminal into objects. The program monitors the objects affected by data inputs by the user. Upon receiving new screens of information from the host computer, the program compares and repaints only the affected objects, rather than the entire screen. In another technique, upon receiving signals from a pointing device to cause cursor movements, the program calculates the optimal keystrokes or combination of keystrokes required. It then simulates those keystrokes to accomplish the desired movement on the screen. Both techniques meet a demand for savings in processing bandwidth.

Abstract: A computer program is provided in which a second, or subsequent, user of an application is permitted to bypass the steps involved in logging onto the application and navigating through a series of preliminary screens by being granted the seat, or screen level, of a first user who has exited the program. The program archives the application screen level and assigns a macro that is adapted to accessing the first user's screen level by the second or subsequent user.

Abstract: An improved technique of allowing terminal emulators to communicate with remotely located hosts comprises the steps of communicating first with a server which downloads communications software to the terminal emulator. The communications software is then utilized to communicate with the host, and screens of information downloaded by the host are recognized by the NC terminal. The terminal then communicates with the server to determine how to present such downloaded screens to a user.

Abstract: An improved technique of allowing terminal emulators to communicate with remotely located hosts comprises the steps of communicating first with a server which downloads communications software to the terminal emulator. The communications software is then utilized to communicate with the host, and screens of information downloaded by the host are recognized by the NC terminal. The terminal then communicates with the server to determine how to present such downloaded screens to a user.

Abstract: A technique of transmitting documents relating to, for example, financial transactions wherein information to be filled in using fill-ins or resolvers are transmitted separately so that it may be checked and processed independently of the remainder of the document.

Abstract: An enhanced user interface for a remote terminal which include a technique of allowing users to define the order in which data is entered, define what particular function keys represent, and to display certain fields in a customize manner.

Abstract: A technique for recognizing screens of information on the personal computer is disclosed wherein data relevant to the screen downloaded from a mainframe is analyzed by the personal computer in order to identify the particular screen.

Abstract: A computer terminal is disclosed which allows enhanced local configurability by permitting the user of the terminal to display information received from a remote host in a variety of ways which may be customized by the user without any programming efforts. Specifically, the terminal recognizes each screen of information downloaded from the remote host, and processes that screen in a manner easily definable by the user. This includes translation of literals to other languages, as well as "look and feel" attributes, such as color, etc.

Abstract: A technique for insuring the integrity of documents such as, for example, letters of credit, contracts, etc., wherein groups of possible entries are linked to one another. When an entry from a particular group is placed in a first field, it requires entry of an element from a particular other group in one or more other fields. By checking the entries in each field against entries in other fields, inconsistences are eliminated.

Abstract: A computer terminal is disclosed which allows enhanced local configurability by permitting the user of the terminal to display information received from a remote host in a variety of ways which may be customized by the user without any programming efforts. Specifically, the terminal recognizes each screen of information downloaded from the remote host, and processes that screen in a manner easily definable by the user. This includes translation of literals to other languages, as well as "look and feel" attributes, such as color, etc.