System and methods for improved spreadsheet interface with user-familiar objects
July 21, 2015. 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 ReferencesMethod for assisting the operator of an interactive data processing system to enter data directly into a selected cell of a spreadsheet System for generating worksheet files for electronic spreadsheets Intermediate spreadsheet structure User interface with multiple workspaces for sharing display system objects Graphic file directory and spreadsheet Method for prioritizing data in financial information system Method for controlling the order of editing cells in a spreadsheet by evaluating entered next cell attribute of current cell Computer user interface with window title bar icons Computer-aided decision making with a symbolic spreadsheet Method and system for processing formatting information in a spreadsheet InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 420522 filed on 04/10/1995US Classes:715/507Form fillingExaminersPrimary: Zimmerman, MarkAssistant: Feild, Joseph H. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 017/22AbstractAn electronic spreadsheet system of the present invention includes a notebook interface having a plurality of notebook pages, each of which may contain a spread of information cells, or other desired page type (e.g., Graphs page). Methods are provided for rapidly accessing and processing information on the different pages, including displaying a plurality of page identifiers for selecting individual pages, and further including a preferred syntax for referencing information. Additional methods are provided for editing cells and blocks of cells.Other References
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