Patents by Inventor James R. Dew

James R. Dew 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).

  • User assistance for heterogeneous data processing systems
    Patent number: 6677960
    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, and possibly heterogeneous 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: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Dew, Barry F. Ruzek, Mark G. Hazzard