Method and system for creating multi-lingual computer programs by dynamically loading messages
November 13, 2012. 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 ReferencesSystem for multilingual communication of computer-specified aural or visual control messages in an operator-designated language High speed data compression and decompression apparatus and method Concurrent multi-lingual use in data processing systems Interactive data processing system having concurrent multi-lingual inputs Concurrent multi-lingual use in data processing system General technique to add multi-lingual speech to videotex systems, at a low data rate Multilingual processing for screen image build and command decode in a word processor, with full command, message and help support Arrangement for data compression Message file formation for computer programs Electronic postal scale with multilingual operator prompts and report headings InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 976445 filed on 11/13/1992US Classes:704/8Multilingual or national language supportExaminersPrimary: Weinhardt, Robert A.Assistant: Bodendorf, A. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG06F 017/20G06F 017/28 AbstractA method and system for creating multi-lingual computer programs by dynamically loading messages is provided. In a preferred embodiment, a user specifies a preferred language in which the computer program will communicate. The computer program has one or more associated message sets, each set in a unique natural language. At least some of the message sets are preferably stored in a message file on the computer system. After the computer program is invoked, a Localizer searches the message file for a message set in the preferred language. After selecting the message set, the Localizer makes a memory allocation request, loads the selected message set into the allocated memory, passes the address of the allocated memory to the computer program, and returns control to the computer program.Other References
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