Schematic diagram generating system using library of general purpose interactively selectable graphic primitives to create special applications icons
Patent 4656603 Issued on April 7, 1987. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 7, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 7, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesGraphical automatic programming Interactive equipment for computer programming by linkage of labeled block representations of arithmetic/logical subprograms Graphic computer system and keyboard Current cursor symbol demarkation Patent #: 4555772 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/585535 filed on 03/01/1984US Classes:715/835, Selectable iconic array700/83, Having operator control interface (e.g., control/display console)706/60, Expert system shell or tool715/781, Window or viewpoint715/826, Add on item (e.g., software developed, customized)715/839, Imitating real life object715/866, Miscellaneous customization or adaptation716/1, CIRCUIT DESIGN716/11Layout editor (e.g., updating)ExaminersPrimary: Williams, Archie E. Jr.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06T 11/00 (20060101)G06N 5/00 (20060101) G06F 9/44 (20060101) G06N 5/02 (20060101) AbstractAn interactive rule based system enables problem solutions to be generated in schematic diagram form. A methodology designer selects and arranges graphic primitives using a graphics terminal to create a library of icons. Under control of a computer processor, the methodology designer is prompted to identify, by way example, parameters for using each icon. The system generates and stores a specific set of rules pertaining to the use of each icon on the basis of the parameters identified. The stored rules are cross-referenced to the icon to which they pertain, so that whenever the icon is selected by a problem solving user for use in building a problem solution, the rules pertaining thereto will be accessed and applied. A methodology designer can also select and concatenate functions to each other and to icons to create more complex functions for use in building problem solutions. New functions can also be created in the form of truth tables which establish a transfer function across an icon. By accessing and selecting icons and functions created by a methodology designer, a problem solving user can build a solution to a problem by graphically coupling the icons and functions together on a chart.Other References
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