Method for dynamic function loading in spreadsheets on small devices
First Claim
1. A method for downloading a file to a PDA comprising:
- determining a subset of functions from a set of functions that may be associated with said file; and
dynamically downloading said file and only said subset of functions to said PDA.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for dynamic function loading in spreadsheets on small devices. In one or more embodiments, the present invention allows users to dynamically change the composition of a spreadsheet application by including only the functions they need or desire. This streamlining operation optimizes the limited amount of memory that is so critical to the operating speed and performance of PDAs. According to one embodiment, the present invention dynamically customizes and updates functions of spreadsheet applications. In another embodiment, the present invention presents users with an interface. Using the interface, users can immediately view a list of all the available functions and features. Then users can select and update which functions and features they need for a particular assignment to install into their PDAs. Consequently, the invention optimizes critical PDA memory by providing users with the capability of customizing their spreadsheet applications.
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1. A method for downloading a file to a PDA comprising:
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determining a subset of functions from a set of functions that may be associated with said file; and
dynamically downloading said file and only said subset of functions to said PDA. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer program product comprising:
a computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein configured to integrate dynamic function loading in spreadsheets on small devices, said computer program product comprising;
computer readable code configured to cause a computer to determine a subset of functions from a set of functions that may be associated with said file; and
computer readable code configured to cause a computer to dynamically download said file and only said subset of functions to said PDA. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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