US4674040A
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Merging of documents
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1984-12-26
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Granted: 1987-06-16
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Expires: 2004-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A method of, and system for, merging a portion of one document into another and providing for current viewing and on line editing. During preparation of a document, a paragraph from another document can be included in the document being prepared by referencing the other document and paragraph. The result of referencing is inclusion of the paragraph, a view of the document being prepared, and a document including the included paragraph which is dynamically editable. If the paragraph is edited, an operator decision is to be made as to whether the other document is to be updated according to the editing.
Inventors
- 👤 Barbara A. Barker
- 👤 Irene H. Hernandez
- 👤 Rex A. McCaskill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:36
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/10; G06F40/166; G06F40/174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A method for merging a portion of one document into another document, said method comprising: (a) including a reference in said another document to said portion; and (b) causing said portion to be merged with said another document and displayed in merged form.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
43 words
A method for merging a portion of one document into another document, said method comprising: (a) including a reference in said another document to said portion; and (b) causing said portion to be merged with said another document and displayed in merged form.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 1 including causing said portion to be merged with said another document in editable form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 including linking said documents following referencing said portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1 including causing said one document to be updated if said portion is edited following a merging of said portion with said another document.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said including a reference in said another document to said portion includes specifying said one document and said portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4445795A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-15 | 1990-12-15 | 1991-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-15 | 1994-12-15 | 1995-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-15 | 1998-12-15 | 1999-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |