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System, method and medium for managing information

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  • US 6,199,157 B1
  • Filed: 03/30/1998
  • Issued: 03/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer-implemented method for configuring an item, wherein said item comprises two or more optional components, comprising the steps of:

  • (1) creating two or more options, wherein said two or more options correspond to said two or more optional components;

    (2) associating attributes with each of said two or more options, wherein said attributes relate to characteristics of said two or more components;

    (3) creating, from said two or more options, a hierarchical option tree;

    (4) selecting one or more options from said option tree;

    (5) implementing, responsive to said step (4), at least one attribute corresponding to said one or more selected options, and placing said at least one attribute into an instance creation file; and

    (6) accessing and utilizing said instance creation file during the operation of said item.

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