John E Churchill

US Patent:

7478079, Jan 13, 2009

Filed:

Jan 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/035695

Inventors:

George G. Robertson - Seattle WA, US
John E. Churchill - Monroe WA, US
Mary P. Czerwinski - Woodinville WA, US
Udaya K. Bhaskara - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06F 17/00
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

707 1, 707102, 715821, 715830, 715966

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention provide the ability to effectively visualize the mapping between two schemas, referred to herein as a source schema (or first schema) and a destination schema (or second schema), regardless of the size or complexity of the schemas and mappings. According to one aspect of the present invention a method for visually representing a mapping between a first schema and a second schema is provided. The method includes receiving a selection of an object, emphasizing the selected object and identifying a plurality of objects that are relevant to the selected object. The objects that are identified as being relevant to the selected object are also emphasized.

US Patent:

7665062, Feb 16, 2010

Filed:

Aug 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/711148

Inventors:

Allen Bauer - Scotts Valley CA, US
John E. Churchill - Monroe WA, US

Assignee:

Borland Software Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 9/44

US Classification:

717108, 717105, 717109, 717113, 717116

Abstract:

A system and methodology for design-time dynamic class type construction is described. In one embodiment, for example, in a form-based development system, a method is described for dynamically constructing a form under an object framework during development of an application by a user, the method comprises steps of: providing an ancestor class under an object framework, the ancestor class for representing a form in the development system; in response to user input, creating a descendant class inheriting from the ancestor class for representing a particular form to be included in the application; generating instructions for creating methods of the descendant class under the object framework; creating a type delegator for the descendant class, thereby enabling the descendant class to track changes made to the particular form during development of the application; creating an instance of the descendant class; and constructing the particular form in the development system based on the instance of the descendant class.

US Patent:

8018471, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

May 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/433963

Inventors:

Nagalinga Durga Prasad Sripathi Panditharadhya - Redmond WA, US
John Edward Churchill - Monroe WA, US
Udaya Kumar Bhaskara - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345629, 345418, 345630, 345631, 345632

Abstract:

Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that merge components on a design surface. The system receives input from a user to add components or clauses to a design surface and analyzes the components to determine if some of the components can be merged. If the system identifies components that can be merged, then the system merges the identified components to reduce the number of components present on the design surface. The system determines that some components can be merged if the components meet the same criteria, such as having components that are equivalent and that have the same number of incoming paths or the same number of outgoing paths. The system provides a visual indicator on the design surface to indicate that components are being merged. The system provides an undo feature to allow the user to undo the component merging when desired.

US Patent:

8280923, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Jan 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/352370

Inventors:

George G. Robertson - Seattle WA, US
John E Churchill - Monroe WA, US
Mary P Czerwinski - Woodinville WA, US
Uday Bhaskara - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707805, 707803, 707809

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention provide the ability to effectively visualize the mapping between two schemas, referred to herein as a source schema (or first schema) and a destination schema (or second schema), regardless of the size or complexity of the schemas and mappings. According to one aspect of the present invention a method for visually representing a mapping between a first schema and a second schema is provided. The method includes receiving a selection of an object, emphasizing the selected object and identifying a plurality of objects that are relevant to the selected object. The objects that are identified as being relevant to the selected object are also emphasized.

US Patent:

20020054155, May 9, 2002

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/906401

Inventors:

John Churchill - Boulder Creek CA, US
Rick Nadler - Santa Cruz CA, US
Charles Jazdzewski - Soquel CA, US

Assignee:

Borland Software Corporation

International Classification:

G09G005/00

US Classification:

345/826000

Abstract:

A method for designing a data module presents a series of components in a parentage view of a window on a display, the parentage view being hierarchically arranged with each component occupying a respective position in the hierarchy. A user is enabled to drag one or more of the components displayed in the parentage view into a new position within the hierarchy. As a result, the relationship data among the components in the data module are automatically rearranged once the components are dropped into their respective new positions in the hierarchy.

US Patent:

20060161869, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jan 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/036977

Inventors:

George Robertson - Seattle WA, US
John Churchill - Monroe WA, US
Mary Czerwinski - Woodinville WA, US
Udaya Bhaskara - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

715853000

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention provide the ability to effectively visualize the mapping between two schemas, referred to herein as a source schema (or first schema) and a destination schema (or second schema), regardless of the size or complexity of the schemas and mappings. According to one aspect of the present invention a method for visually representing a mapping between a first schema and a second schema is provided. The method includes receiving a selection of an object, emphasizing the selected object and identifying a plurality of objects that are relevant to the selected object. The objects that are identified as being relevant to the selected object are also emphasized.

US Patent:

20070055655, Mar 8, 2007

Filed:

Jan 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/327013

Inventors:

Philip Bernstein - Bellevue WA, US
John Churchill - Monroe WA, US
Sergey Melnik - Kirkland WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707003000

Abstract:

A system that automatically matches schema elements is provided. In one aspect, given a selected element of one schema, the system can calculate the best matching candidate elements of another schema. The calculation can be based on a heuristic combination of factors, such as element names, element types, schema structure, existing matches, and the history of actions taken by the user. Accordingly, the best candidate (according to the calculation) can be emphasized and/or highlighted. The tool can auto-scroll to the best choice. Similarly, the user can request the calculation and display to best candidates by pressing a keyboard key or hot key. As well, the user can prompt display of the best candidates by using the mouse (e.g., moving the mouse over the element E or clicking on E), or both (e.g., mouse over with hot key depressed).

US Patent:

20070263010, Nov 15, 2007

Filed:

May 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/434390

Inventors:

John Churchill - Monroe WA, US
Jordan Sehn - Redmond WA, US
Udaya Bhaskara - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345619000

Abstract:

Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that enhance a user's interaction with components on a design surface. A search feature allows the user to search components on the design surface based on specified search criteria. The system searches the components on the design surface to determine if any components meet the search criteria. The system visually indicates which components on the design surface meet the specified search criteria. A preview pane provides the user with a high level view of the various components on the design surface, including search results that meet specified criteria. The user can collapse the original preview pane, and upon doing so, the system displays a scroll bar with at least one indicator to provide a mini-preview of any search results in a smaller area than the original preview pane. A navigation feature allows the user to navigate the design surface.