Patents by Inventor Seth A. Spiller

Seth A. Spiller 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).

  • Trainable user interface translator
    Patent number: 5889516
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting a first user interface used for existing applications running on a host computer to a second user interface for use on a client computer. The apparatus intercepts prompts and request for input from the host, converts them to a form appropriate for use on the client computer, and passes the converted prompts and requests to the client. The apparatus can store information for use at a later prompt or request, branch on the stored value to vary path execution, and handle errors generated by incorrect input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Orchid Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Hickey, Robert W. Anthony, Seth A. Spiller
  • Trainable user interface translator
    Patent number: 5627977
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting a first user interface used for existing applications running on a host computer to a second user interface for use on a client computer. The apparatus intercepts prompts and request for input from the host, converts them to a form appropriate for use on the client computer, and passes the converted prompts and requests to the client. The apparatus can store information for use at a later prompt or request, branch on the stored value to vary path execution, and handle errors generated by incorrect input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Orchid Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Hickey, Robert W. Anthony, Seth A. Spiller