公开(公告)号：EP1684226A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-26

申请号：EP05113026.8

申请日：2005-12-28

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/00

Abstract: The subject invention relates to systems and methods that utilize a task oriented user interface with a document centric software application. The task oriented user interface aims to be more discoverable than conventional interfaces and better at performing unknown tasks without sacrificing the efficiency of performing known tasks The user interface facilitates searching and/or browsing of tasks that can be carried out via utilizing the document centric software application.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及利用面向任务的用户界面与文档为中心的软件应用的系统和方法。 面向任务的用户界面旨在比传统接口更可发现，更好地执行未知任务，而不会牺牲执行已知任务的效率。用户界面便于搜索和/或浏览可以通过利用文档中心的软件应用程序执行的任务 。

公开(公告)号：EP1693749A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-23

申请号：EP06100647.4

申请日：2006-01-20

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: A computer implemented method of converting existing content files into an active content wizard executable file is provided, along with systems and tools for doing the same. In the method, an existing content file is converted into a corresponding file in an active content wizard schema. A database of user interface elements corresponding to user interface elements found in one or more windows of an application program to which the existing content file corresponds is accessed in order to retrieve information relating to user interface elements referenced in the corresponding file in the active content wizard schema. Then, an active content wizard file is created from the corresponding file in the active content wizard schema and the retrieved information relating to user interface elements.

Abstract translation: 提供转换现有内容文件转换成到活动内容向导可执行文件的计算机实现的方法，其中系统和工具做同样的沿。 在该方法中，现有的内容文件转换成一个文件中的活动内容向导方案的相对应的。 用户界面元素对应于用户界面元素的数据库中，以哪个现有的内容文件对应，以便检索信息与在所述活动内容向导在相应的文件中引用的用户界面元素被访问的应用程序的一个或多个窗口中发现 示意图。 然后，在活动内容的向导文件是从在活动内容向导示意相应的文件和检索的信息相关的用户界面元素创建。

公开(公告)号：EP1600861A2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-30

申请号：EP05103842.0

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Bala, Aravind ,  Hon, Hsiao-Wuen ,  Chandrasekar, Raman

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30722 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30613 ,  G06F17/30705

Abstract: Candidate mappings are generated between two sets of short strings. A set of files related to the two sets of strings is chosen. Each string from the two sets of strings is searched for in the set of files. Any two strings that match the same file are presumed to be related, and are mapped together. These candidate mappings may then be checked by annotators/reviewers.

Abstract translation: 在两组短串之间产生候选映射。 选择与两组字符串相关的一组文件。 在文件集中搜索来自两组字符串的每个字符串。 与相同文件匹配的任何两个字符串都被认为是相关的，并且映射到一起。 这些候选映射可以由注释器/审阅者检查。

公开(公告)号：EP1693749B1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-16

申请号：EP06100647.4

申请日：2006-01-20

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: A computer implemented method of converting existing content files into an active content wizard executable file is provided, along with systems and tools for doing the same. In the method, an existing content file is converted into a corresponding file in an active content wizard schema. A database of user interface elements corresponding to user interface elements found in one or more windows of an application program to which the existing content file corresponds is accessed in order to retrieve information relating to user interface elements referenced in the corresponding file in the active content wizard schema. Then, an active content wizard file is created from the corresponding file in the active content wizard schema and the retrieved information relating to user interface elements.

公开(公告)号：EP1693747A3

公开(公告)日：2006-11-15

申请号：EP06100278.8

申请日：2006-01-12

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: A computer implemented method of suggesting tasks to a user based upon their graphical user interface (GUI) browsing behavior is provided. In the method, a GUI element is selected or identified based upon the user's browsing behavior, for example based upon the user hovering a pointer over the GUI element. Based upon the selected GUI element, a subset of a plurality of automatically executable procedural help topics is identified. Then, a list of the identified subset of automatically executable procedural help topics is displayed to the user. In displaying the list to the user, in some embodiments, names of the automatically executable procedural help topics are displayed.

Abstract translation: 提供了基于其图形用户界面（GUI）浏览行为向用户建议任务的计算机实现的方法。 在该方法中，基于用户的浏览行为来选择或识别GUI元素，例如基于用户将指针悬停在GUI元素上。 基于所选择的GUI元素，识别多个自动执行的程序帮助主题的子集。 然后，向用户显示所识别的自动执行的过程帮助主题的子集的列表。 在向用户显示列表中，在一些实施例中，显示自动执行的过程帮助主题的名称。

公开(公告)号：EP1600861A3

公开(公告)日：2006-06-28

申请号：EP05103842.0

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Bala, Aravind ,  Hon, Hsiao-Wuen ,  Chandrasekar, Raman

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30722 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30613 ,  G06F17/30705

Abstract: Candidate mappings are generated between two sets of short strings. A set of files related to the two sets of strings is chosen. Each string from the two sets of strings is searched for in the set of files. Any two strings that match the same file are presumed to be related, and are mapped together. These candidate mappings may then be checked by annotators/reviewers.

公开(公告)号：EP1437648A3

公开(公告)日：2006-01-18

申请号：EP03028648.8

申请日：2003-12-15

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: The invention describes a system for authoring and executing wizards. New wizards are created either from existing structured content like HELP files, KB articles etc or are created using simple authoring tools that target authors with expertise of applications (not requiring development skills). The wizards work on top of existing GUI using existing GUI automation modules, and can either teach users how to perform tasks or perform tasks on their behalf. Further, the wizards authored can also dialog with the user, helping them make choices, and can access system/user state to perform conditional actions. The wizards are updated through an optional feedback system.

公开(公告)号：EP1693747B1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-23

申请号：EP06100278.8

申请日：2006-01-12

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: A computer implemented method of suggesting tasks to a user based upon their graphical user interface (GUI) browsing behavior is provided. In the method, a GUI element is selected or identified based upon the user's browsing behavior, for example based upon the user hovering a pointer over the GUI element. Based upon the selected GUI element, a subset of a plurality of automatically executable procedural help topics is identified. Then, a list of the identified subset of automatically executable procedural help topics is displayed to the user. In displaying the list to the user, in some embodiments, names of the automatically executable procedural help topics are displayed.

公开(公告)号：EP1693749A3

公开(公告)日：2006-12-13

申请号：EP06100647.4

申请日：2006-01-20

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: A computer implemented method of converting existing content files into an active content wizard executable file is provided, along with systems and tools for doing the same. In the method, an existing content file is converted into a corresponding file in an active content wizard schema. A database of user interface elements corresponding to user interface elements found in one or more windows of an application program to which the existing content file corresponds is accessed in order to retrieve information relating to user interface elements referenced in the corresponding file in the active content wizard schema. Then, an active content wizard file is created from the corresponding file in the active content wizard schema and the retrieved information relating to user interface elements.

公开(公告)号：EP1693747A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-23

申请号：EP06100278.8

申请日：2006-01-12

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Bala, Aravind

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: A computer implemented method of suggesting tasks to a user based upon their graphical user interface (GUI) browsing behavior is provided. In the method, a GUI element is selected or identified based upon the user's browsing behavior, for example based upon the user hovering a pointer over the GUI element. Based upon the selected GUI element, a subset of a plurality of automatically executable procedural help topics is identified. Then, a list of the identified subset of automatically executable procedural help topics is displayed to the user. In displaying the list to the user, in some embodiments, names of the automatically executable procedural help topics are displayed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于其图形用户界面（GUI）浏览行为向用户建议任务的计算机实现的方法。 在该方法中，基于用户的浏览行为来选择或识别GUI元素，例如基于用户将指针悬停在GUI元素上。 基于所选择的GUI元素，识别多个可自动执行的程序帮助主题的子集。 然后，向用户显示所识别的自动可执行程序帮助主题的子集的列表。 在向用户显示列表时，在一些实施例中，显示自动执行的程序帮助主题的名称。