DAVID HARRY WILLIAM HARRIS
Pilots at Idylwood Dr, Bellevue, WA
License number
Washington A0785156
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1025 Idylwood Dr SW, Bellevue, WA 98027
Professional information
Computerized Spreadsheet With Auto-Calculator
US Patent:
6055548, Apr 25, 2000
Filed:
Jun 3, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/657353
Inventors:
Ross Comer - Bothell WA
David William - Issaquah WA
David William - Issaquah WA
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
G06F 1721
US Classification:
707503
Abstract:
A computerized spreadsheet automatically calculates a function using a set of selected cells as the cells are selected and immediately displays the result in real-time, without requiring entry of a function into a cell to perform the calculations. The computerized spreadsheet has multiple cells which are selectable by an indicator, such as a pointer or highlight bar. As the author selects one or more cells, an auto-calculator automatically calculates a preset function using the one or more selected cells and displays the result. For example, suppose the function is to sum all the values in a group of cells. As the author selects the cells within the group, the auto-calculator quickly computes the sum of the presently selected cells and displays the result. If the author changes the selection, the calculation is continuously updated and displayed in real-time. In this manner, the author can view intermediate calculations without having to write or embed a formula for them within the spreadsheet.
Method And Apparatus For Suggesting Completions For A Partially Entered Data Item Based On Previously-Entered, Associated Data Items
US Patent:
5845300, Dec 1, 1998
Filed:
Jun 5, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/658798
Inventors:
Ross Ward Comer - Bothell WA
Adam Brett Stein - Bellevue WA
David William - Issaquah WA
Adam Brett Stein - Bellevue WA
David William - Issaquah WA
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
G06F 1727
US Classification:
707508
Abstract:
A system for improving the efficiency and reliability of entering data into a database or spreadsheet computer program by providing suggested completions to the data entry operator. The operator invokes an edit mode (200) for a particular data area and a dynamic list of possible completions is generated (210) based on other data items associated with the edited data area. The list of possible completions is dynamic because it changes to reflect the status of the current data within the database or spreadsheet. As the operator enters characters of a data item (220), the list of completed data items is searched for an entry that matches the entered data item (230). If a match is found then the matching item is displayed to the data entry operator as a suggested completion (240). The data entry operator can then elect to accept the suggested completion (250) or to continue entering the data item.