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Method and apparatus for leading a user through a software installation procedure via interaction with displayed graphs

  • US 6,239,800 B1
  • Filed: 12/15/1997
  • Issued: 05/29/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for leading a user through a procedure on a computer via interactions with information presented on a display, comprising the steps of:

  • a) displaying a map of a plurality of tasks in a plurality of paths that must each be traversed by said user during said procedure, said map comprising (1) for each of said plurality of tasks, an associated graphical icon that indicates a task execution status, and (2) graphical connectors between said graphical icons that designate an execution relationship between said plurality of tasks;

    b) controlling program flow through said procedure in accordance with a selection, by said user, of one of said plurality of tasks from said map; and

    c) modifying said graphical icon associated with said selected task.

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