Systems and methods for personalizing software programs
First Claim
1. A method for personalizing software programs in a computer system, comprising:
- determining default values for personalization data for a plurality of end-users at start-up of a program in the computer system, the default values being personalized individually with regard to a specific end-user such that the program started-up by the end-user runs in a fashion that is adapted to the individual needs or preferences of the end-user as determined by the personalization data; and
providing two levels of personalization, in each of which personalization data for end-users can be stored, the two levels of personalization including a first, administrative personalization level containing administrative personalization data for end-user which can be set by a system administrator, but not by the end-user, and a second, individual personalization level containing additional, individual personalization data, which can be set by the end-user, wherein the individual personalization data of the individual personalization level overrides, modifies, or limits the administrative personalization data of the administrative personalization level.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for personalizing software programs in a computer system. In accordance with one implementation, default values for personalization data adapted to or harmonized with the individual needs or preferences of the end-user are provided to a plurality of end-users at start-up of a program. Further, two personalization levels are provided, including a first personalization level containing administrative personalization data which can be set by a system administrator, and a second personalization level containing individual personalization data, which can be set by the end-user. A data filing system for this personalization data may be of a hierarchical structure.
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25 Claims
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1. A method for personalizing software programs in a computer system, comprising:
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determining default values for personalization data for a plurality of end-users at start-up of a program in the computer system, the default values being personalized individually with regard to a specific end-user such that the program started-up by the end-user runs in a fashion that is adapted to the individual needs or preferences of the end-user as determined by the personalization data; and
providing two levels of personalization, in each of which personalization data for end-users can be stored, the two levels of personalization including a first, administrative personalization level containing administrative personalization data for end-user which can be set by a system administrator, but not by the end-user, and a second, individual personalization level containing additional, individual personalization data, which can be set by the end-user, wherein the individual personalization data of the individual personalization level overrides, modifies, or limits the administrative personalization data of the administrative personalization level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A computer program product that can be loaded directly into the memory of a digital computer and which comprises software used to execute the steps of a method when the computer program product is run on a computer, the method comprising:
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determining default values for personalization data for a plurality of end-users at start-up of a program in the computer system, the default values being personalized individually with regard to a specific end-user such that the program started-up by the end-user runs in a fashion that is adapted to the individual needs or preferences of the end-user as determined by the personalization data; and
providing two levels of personalization, in each of which personalization data for end-users can be stored, the two levels of personalization including a first, administrative personalization level containing administrative personalization data for end-user which can be set by a system administrator, but not by the end-user, and a second, individual personalization level containing additional, individual personalization data, which can be set by the end-user, wherein the individual personalization data of the individual personalization level overrides, modifies, or limits the administrative personalization data of the administrative personalization level.
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25. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for performing a method for personalizing software programs in a computer system, comprising:
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determining default values for personalization data for a plurality of end-users at start-up of a program in the computer system, the default values being personalized individually with regard to a specific end-user such that the program started-up by the end-user runs in a fashion that is adapted to the individual needs or preferences of the end-user as determined by the personalization data; and
providing two levels of personalization, in each of which personalization data for end-users can be stored, the two levels of personalization including a first, administrative personalization level containing administrative personalization data for end-user which can be set by a system administrator, but not by the end-user, and a second, individual personalization level containing additional, individual personalization data, which can be set by the end-user, wherein the individual personalization data of the individual personalization level overrides, modifies, or limits the administrative personalization data of the administrative personalization level.
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