Method and apparatus for providing dynamic assistance for disabled user interface resources

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7020842
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09519413

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A method, computer program product and apparatus are provided for providing dynamic assistance for disabled user interface resources. Code for disabling controls is identified. A state of the identified control is changed from disabled to disabled with assistance. Assistance text is provided to explain why control is disabled. Code is provided for correcting the condition for disabling control. An assistance icon is displayed for viewing by the user. Responsive to a user selection of the assistance icon, the assistance text is displayed. An adjustment button is displayed. Responsive to a user selection of the adjustment button, the code for correcting the condition for disabling control is used, and an action is executed on eligible items.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeStefano, George Francis Rochester, MN 16 1391
Dunbar, Anthony Michael Rochester, MN 4 219
Rackham, DeVaughn Lawrence Rochester, MN 7 248

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