Patents by Inventor Marise Chan
Marise Chan 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).
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Publication number: 20170337175Abstract: An enhanced find and replace feature for a spreadsheet program module is disclosed. The enhanced find and replace feature allows users to search for terms and attributes across multiple sheets of a workbook. The find and replace feature also allows searches to be performed based on the formatting attributes of a cell as well as the textual or numerical contents of a cell. The enhanced find and replace feature also allows users to perform bulk formatting of cells (even cells without text) in a spreadsheet. In another aspect, the enhanced find and replace feature lists all the results of the find operation in a results list so that the user may choose which result(s) to view and edit. In another aspect, the find and replace feature is modeless so that a user can search for terms or attributes, view a results list, exit the find and replace feature, perform editing functions in the document and then return to the find and replace feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Marise Chan, Tuan Huynh, Justin M. Maguire, III, Marcella C. Silva, Christopher C. Yu
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Patent number: 9740674Abstract: An enhanced find and replace feature for a spreadsheet program module is disclosed. The enhanced find and replace feature allows users to search for terms and attributes across multiple sheets of a workbook. The find and replace feature also allows searches to be performed based on the formatting attributes of a cell as well as the textual or numerical contents of a cell. The enhanced find and replace feature also allows users to perform bulk formatting of cells (even cells without text) in a spreadsheet. In another aspect, the enhanced find and replace feature lists all the results of the find operation in a results list so that the user may choose which result(s) to view and edit.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Marise Chan, Tuan Huynh, Justin M. Maguire, III, Marcella C. S. Rader, Christopher C. Yu
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Publication number: 20120284601Abstract: An enhanced find and replace feature for a spreadsheet program module is disclosed. The enhanced find and replace feature allows users to search for terms and attributes across multiple sheets of a workbook. The find and replace feature also allows searches to be performed based on the formatting attributes of a cell as well as the textual or numerical contents of a cell. The enhanced find and replace feature also allows users to perform bulk formatting of cells (even cells without text) in a spreadsheet. In another aspect, the enhanced find and replace feature lists all the results of the find operation in a results list so that the user may choose which result(s) to view and edit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marise Chan, Tuan Huynh, Justin M. Maguire, III, Marcella C.S. Rader, Christopher C. Yu
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Patent number: 8205149Abstract: An enhanced find and replace feature for a spreadsheet program module is disclosed. The enhanced find and replace feature allows users to search for terms and attributes across multiple sheets of a workbook. The find and replace feature also allows searches to be performed based on the formatting attributes of a cell as well as the textual or numerical contents of a cell. The enhanced find and replace feature also allows users to perform bulk formatting of cells (even cells without text) in a spreadsheet. In another aspect, the enhanced find and replace feature lists all the results of the find operation in a results list so that the user may choose which result(s) to view and edit. In another aspect, the find and replace feature is modeless so that a user can search for terms or attributes, view a results list, exit the find and replace feature, perform editing functions in the document and then return to the find and replace feature.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marise Chan, Tuan Huynh, Justin M. Maguire, III, Marcella C. S. Rader, Christopher C. Yu
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Patent number: 7954046Abstract: XML data is associated with an XML schema file defining XML data types and data type definitions for applying XML data to the document. An XML data map is prepared that relates that any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding XML elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs in the imported spreadsheet document of XML data and the user entered data. After an imported document has been edited, or after a document is created to include the application of XML data in association with a selected XML schema file, the document may be exported such that the XML data applied to the document is maintained for subsequent import and use of the document.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael J. McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Patent number: 7703007Abstract: Data presented in a hierarchical format is rendered in a form allowing the data to be imported into a spreadsheet document where the data can be modified and new data can be added. A data file containing the hierarchically formatted data is selected for importing. A mapping relating a plurality of elements within the hierarchical data to a plurality of respective locations in the spreadsheet document is accessed. The hierarchical data is rendered in the spreadsheet document according to the mapping. Input is received to modify the hierarchical data rendered in the spreadsheet document. The mapping is updated to include the modifications to the hierarchical data. The modifications to the hierarchical data and the updated mapping are exported for subsequent rendering in a second spreadsheet document according to the updated mapping.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael J. McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Patent number: 7640493Abstract: Extensible markup language data in an extensible markup language (such as XML) is associated with a schema file for defining data types and data type definitions for applying data to the document. A map is prepared that relates that any extensible markup data applied to the document back to corresponding elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs which determine the location, data types and user data for each cell or list object in the document related to the schema file. The cells and lists are populated with the extensible markup data and user data, and rendered according to formatting dictated by the extensible markup data applied to the document. The document may be exported such that the extensible markup data is maintained for subsequent import and use.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael J. McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Patent number: 7549117Abstract: A worldwide number format for use with a spreadsheet program module is disclosed. The worldwide number format includes a locale specifier comprising a number shape, a calendar type and a locale identification (LCID). The worldwide number format also includes a base number format and a value. The LCID is used to categorize different parts of the world. Primarily, the LCID categorizes different parts of the world by language such as English, German, French, Thai, Arabic, etc. The LCID is used to determine what language to display month names, month abbreviations, weekday names, weekday abbreviations, time designations such as AM/PM, etc. The calendar type supports both Gregorian and non-Gregorian calendars. Calendar type is a value to indicate which calendar should be used to calculate the date from the value. The number shape is a value that indicates what shape in which to represent the number.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marise Chan, Barry C. McCord, Kenneth E. Schmidt, James Sukhabut, Christopher C. Yu
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Patent number: 7337182Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing the application of one or more XML data mappings or one or more XML schema files to a spreadsheet application workbook. One or more XML schema files for associating to the spreadsheet workbook are obtained. Each schema file is iterated to determine if one or more additional schema files are identified in each of the obtained schema files. Each obtained schema is parsed to determine data definitions, elements, attributes, structure, and simple data content required by each schema file for valid XML data. All obtained schema files are combined to create a unified schema definition. A single root element is selected to serve as a root element for the generalized instance structure. A generalized instance structure of the unified schema definition is built representing all available elements, attributes or simple data content of the unified schema definition that may be applied to the spreadsheet application workbook.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Chad Rothschiller, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Juha Niemisto, Marise Chan, Thibaut Vial
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Patent number: 7249316Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for importing markup language formatted data into a spreadsheet document and for exporting markup language formatted data from a spreadsheet document. XML data is associated with an XML schema file defining XML data types and data type definitions for applying the XML data to the document. An XML data map is prepared that relates any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding XML elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs in the imported spreadsheet document of XML data and the user entered data. After an imported document has been edited, the document may be exported such that the XML data applied to the document is maintained for subsequent import and use of the document.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael J. McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Publication number: 20060190814Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for importing markup language formatted data into a spreadsheet document and for exporting markup language formatted data from a spreadsheet document. XML data is associated with an XML schema file defining XML data types and data type definitions for applying XML data to the document. An XML data map is prepared that relates that any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding XML elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs in the imported spreadsheet document of XML data and the user entered data. Each XPATH is executed to determine the location, data types and user data for each cell or list object in the document that is related back to the associated schema file.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Publication number: 20060112329Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for importing markup language formatted data into a spreadsheet document and for exporting markup language formatted data from a spreadsheet document. XML data is associated with an XML schema file defining XML data types and data type definitions for applying XML data to the document. An XML data map is prepared that relates that any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding XML elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs in the imported spreadsheet document of XML data and the user entered data. Each XPATH is executed to determine the location, data types and user data for each cell or list object in the document that is related back to the associated schema file.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2006Publication date: May 25, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Publication number: 20060101333Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for importing markup language formatted data into a spreadsheet document and for exporting markup language formatted data from a spreadsheet document. XML data is associated with an XML schema file defining XML data types and data type definitions for applying XML data to the document. An XML data map is prepared that relates that any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding XML elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs in the imported spreadsheet document of XML data and the user entered data. Each XPATH is executed to determine the location, data types and user data for each cell or list object in the document that is related back to the associated schema file.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Publication number: 20060090129Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for importing markup language formatted data into a spreadsheet document and for exporting markup language formatted data from a spreadsheet document. XML data is associated with an XML schema file defining XML data types and data type definitions for applying XML data to the document. An XML data map is prepared that relates that any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding XML elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs in the imported spreadsheet document of XML data and the user entered data. Each XPATH is executed to determine the location, data types and user data for each cell or list object in the document that is related back to the associated schema file.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Patent number: 7017112Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for importing and exporting markup language formatted data into a spreadsheet document. XML data is associated with a schema file defining data types and data type definitions for applying the XML data to the document. A map is prepared that relates any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding elements or attributes defined in the schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the map is parsed to find XPATHs which determine the location, data types and user data for each cell or list object in the document related to the schema file. The cells and lists are populated with the XML data and user data and rendered according to formatting dictated by the XML data applied to the document. The document may be exported such that the XML data is maintained for subsequent import and use.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael J. McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera
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Patent number: 7007033Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing the application of one or more XML data mappings or one or more XML schema files to a spreadsheet application workbook. One or more XML schema files for associating to the spreadsheet workbook are obtained. Each schema file is iterated to determine if one or more additional schema files are identified in each of the obtained schema files. Each obtained schema is parsed to determine data definitions, elements, attributes, structure, and simple data content required by each schema file for valid XML data. All obtained schema files are combined to create a unified schema definition. A single root element is selected to serve as a root element for the generalized instance structure. A generalized instance structure of the unified schema definition is built representing all available elements, attributes or simple data content of the unified schema definition that may be applied to the spreadsheet application workbook.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Chad Rothschiller, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Juha Niemisto, Marise Chan, Thibaut Vial
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Publication number: 20060004844Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing the application of one or more XML data mappings or one or more XML schema files to a spreadsheet application workbook. One or more XML schema files for associating to the spreadsheet workbook are obtained. Each schema file is iterated to determine if one or more additional schema files are identified in each of the obtained schema files. Each obtained schema is parsed to determine data definitions, elements, attributes, structure, and simple data content required by each schema file for valid XML data. All obtained schema files are combined to create a unified schema definition. A single root element is selected to serve as a root element for the generalized instance structure. A generalized instance structure of the unified schema definition is built representing all available elements, attributes or simple data content of the unified schema definition that may be applied to the spreadsheet application workbook.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Chad Rothschiller, Kelly Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Juha Niemisto, Marise Chan, Thibaut Vial
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Publication number: 20050257133Abstract: A worldwide number format for use with a spreadsheet program module is disclosed. The worldwide number format includes a locale specifier comprising a number shape, a calendar type and a locale identification (LCID). The worldwide number format also includes a base number format and a value. The LCID is used to categorize different parts of the world. Primarily, the LCID categorizes different parts of the world by language such as English, German, French, Thai, Arabic, etc. The LCID is used to determine what language to display month names, month abbreviations, weekday names, weekday abbreviations, time designations such as AM/PM, etc. The calendar type supports both Gregorian and non-Gregorian calendars. Calendar type is a value to indicate which calendar should be used to calculate the date from the value. The number shape is a value that indicates what shape in which to represent the number.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marise Chan, Barry McCord, Kenneth Schmidt, James Sukhabut, Christopher Yu
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Patent number: 6957385Abstract: A worldwide number format for use with a spreadsheet program module is disclosed. The worldwide number format includes a locale specifier comprising a number shape, a calendar type and a locale identification (LCID). The worldwide number format also includes a base number format and a value. The LCID is used to categorize different parts of the world. Primarily, the LCID categorizes different parts of the world by language such as English, German, French, Thai, Arabic, etc. The LCID is used to determine what language to display month names, month abbreviations, weekday names, weekday abbreviations, time designations such as AM/PM, etc. The calendar type supports both Gregorian and non-Gregorian calendars. Calendar type is a value to indicate which calendar should be used to calculate the date from the value. The number shape is a value that indicates what shape in which to represent the number.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marise Chan, Barry C. McCord, Kenneth E. Schmidt, James Sukhabut, Christopher C. Yu
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Publication number: 20040172592Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for importing markup language formatted data into a spreadsheet document and for exporting markup language formatted data from a spreadsheet document. XML data is associated with an XML schema file defining XML data types and data type definitions for applying XML data to the document. An XML data map is prepared that relates that any XML data applied to the document back to corresponding XML elements or attributes defined in the associated schema file. When the document is imported into a spreadsheet application grid, the data map is parsed to find XPATHs in the imported spreadsheet document of XML data and the user entered data. Each XPATH is executed to determine the location, data types and user data for each cell or list object in the document that is related back to the associated schema file.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robert Collie, Chad Rothschiller, Ulrich Homann, Joseph Chirilov, Kelly J. Lynch, Ramakrishnan Natarajan, Eoin Burke, Juha Niemisto, Michael J. McCormack, Parul Dalia, Marise Chan, James Rivera