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System and method for calculation using formulas in number fields

  • US 6,742,162 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2001
  • Issued: 05/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • entering a plurality of numeric values in a plurality of number fields, wherein the plurality of number fields are displayed in columnar format on a display screen, wherein the plurality of numeric values comprise a mathematical formula entered into a formula number field of the plurality of number fields;

    entering a set of one or more mathematical operators in one or more operation fields, wherein the operation fields are displayed in columnar format on the display screen;

    automatically calculating a first result of the mathematical formula;

    automatically calculating a second result applying the mathematical operators to the first result and the numeric values other than the mathematical formula; and

    displaying the second result on the display screen.

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