Method and apparatus for presenting new computer software functions to a user based upon actual usage

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PATENT NO 5496177
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08214085

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A method is provided for introducing to a user a new/enhanced function of a computer software application. After learning the basics of a computer software application, new/enhanced functions are presented to the user based upon completion of predetermined criteria. The predetermined criteria may comprise the passage of time or the completion of a specified number of uses of a certain function.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONARMONK NY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Collia, Sherry S Boulder, CO 1 61
Fitzpatrick, Greg P Ft. Worth, TX 7 582
Sterrett, William R Dallas, TX 3 269

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