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Method and apparatus for providing computer-based help

  • US 7,100,115 B1
  • Filed: 10/31/2000
  • Issued: 08/29/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, comprising:

  • maintaining a cache specific to help data for one or more user interface components; and

    in response to receiving a request for help data for a newly referenced one of the components;

    if the help data for the referenced component is not in the cache, loading the help data for the referenced component into the cache; and

    supplying the help data for the referenced component for user presentation.

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