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Method and engine for automating the creation of simulations for demonstrating use of software

  • US 5,745,738 A
  • Filed: 05/29/1996
  • Issued: 04/28/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for producing a simulation illustrating a procedure in a software program using a computer, comprising:

  • (a) a display on which images are displayed;

    (b) a memory for storing machine instructions comprising the software program and used for effecting production of the simulation, and for storing a script comprising a plurality of commands that define actions to be implemented during the simulation; and

    (c) a central processor for executing the machine instructions, said machine instructions, when executed by the central processor, causing the central processor to;

    (i) execute the software program;

    (ii) execute the commands of the script to effect the plurality of actions defined by the script within the software program; and

    (iii) capture and store a plurality of images in the memory, said images showing the actions that are implemented within the software program in accord with the commands of the script.

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