Matthew J Kotler from 8501 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052, age 49, Phone: 4258815775

Us Patents

Spreadsheet Fields In Text
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US Patent:

7120866, Oct 10, 2006
Filed:

Oct 8, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/961946
Inventors:

Matthew J. Kotler - Kirkland WA, US
Alexander G. Gounares - Kirkland WA, US
Oliver G. Fisher - Redmond WA, US
Matthew D. Morgan - Seattle WA, US
Christopher Matthew Franklin - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:

G06F 17/00
G06F 17/21
US Classification:

715515, 715503, 715505, 715509
Abstract:

A system architecture integrates spreadsheet functionality into text. The architecture allows insertion of discrete individual fields, referred to as “free floating fields”, inline with normal textual sentences. The free floating fields offer spreadsheet functionality, including the ability to handle complex formulas, reference values in a separate free floating field or table, and automatically recalculate the formulas when a source value changes. The values and formula results can also be formatted (e. g. , numbers, date, times, currency, etc. ), like a spreadsheet, while remaining part of the normal text of a document. The architecture also has a spreadsheet functionality manager to manage the spreadsheet functions for the free floating fields, such as recalculation, formula handling, sorting, referencing, and the like.

User Interface For Integrated Spreadsheets And Word Processing Tables
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US Patent:

7155667, Dec 26, 2006
Filed:

Jun 21, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/599810
Inventors:

Matthew J. Kotler - Kirkland WA, US
Alexander G. Gounares - Kirkland WA, US
Oliver G. Fisher - Redmond WA, US
Richard J. Wolf - Seattle WA, US
Vinod Anantharaman - Issaquah WA, US
Matthew D. Morgan - Seattle WA, US
Christopher Matthew Franklin - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:

G06F 15/00
US Classification:

715513, 715512, 715530, 707101
Abstract:

An architecture integrates spreadsheet functionality into tables commonly used in word processing programs and HTML documents. The architecture presents a table user interface (UI) that resembles a table when not being edited and adds spreadsheet elements to the table when being edited. Underlying the table UI, the architecture separates data handling functions from presentation functions. The architecture includes a table appearance manager to manage how the table appears in a document including such characteristics as table resizing, selection, cut, copy, paste, split, merge, table formatting and so on. The architecture also has a spreadsheet functionality manager to manage the spreadsheet functions for the table, such as recalculation, formula handling, sorting, referencing, and the like. The bifurcated architecture supports cross-table referencing, reference editing, automatic universal recalculation throughout all tables in the document, and nested table structures in which one table is nested within a cell of another table.

System And Method For Providing 1D And 2D Connectors In A Connected Diagram
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US Patent:

7253823, Aug 7, 2007
Filed:

Mar 15, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/081211
Inventors:

Karen K. Wong - Seattle WA, US
David Gerton - Seattle WA, US
Ilan Berker - Seattle WA, US
Ramona Pousti - Redmond WA, US
Matthew J. Kotler - Kenmore WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:

G09G 5/00
G06F 3/00
G06F 9/00
G06F 17/00
US Classification:

345629, 345440, 715763, 715788, 715853
Abstract:

System and methods for providing 1D and 2D connectors in a connected diagram. Routing and layout of connectors is accomplished through a pre-defined set of behaviors and properties on a connector that enable an aesthetic layout. Routing behaviors and visual look of the connectors within a diagram may be included in an XML definition file or controlled by a user. The user may switch between 1D and 2D connectors regardless of a shape of the connector. Padding and offset features are assigned to connectors for aesthetically pleasing presentation of object relations. Text box shapes and placements on or near connectors are aligned with connector type, size, and placement. Images and non-predefined shapes may be used as connectors with behaviors assigned similar to predefined shapes.

System And Method For Designing Electronic Forms And Hierarchical Schemas
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US Patent:

7275216, Sep 25, 2007
Filed:

Mar 24, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/395505
Inventors:

Jean D. Paoli - Kirkland WA, US
Laurent Mollicone - Kirkland WA, US
Ned B. Friend - Seattle WA, US
Matthew J. Kotler - Kenmore WA, US
Thomas R. Lawrence - Seattle WA, US
Shuk-Yan Lai - Redmond WA, US
Sharma K. Hendel - Seattle WA, US
Jason Whitmarsh - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:

G06F 3/00
G09G 5/00
US Classification:

715763, 715780
Abstract:

A system and method that enables a designer to build electronic forms and corresponding hierarchical schemas are described. Displays of hierarchical schemas, electronic forms, and components used to build the hierarchical schemas and electronic forms are provided to the designer. The designer selects components and arranges them on a display to visually build an electronic form. As the form is built, the corresponding hierarchical schema is incrementally updated to reflect changes made to the electronic form.

Method, System, And Computer-Readable Medium For Creating And Laying Out A Graphic Within An Application Program
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US Patent:

7348982, Mar 25, 2008
Filed:

Sep 30, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/955271
Inventors:

Janet L. Schorr - Seattle WA, US
Stephen T. Wells - Seattle WA, US
Matthew Kotler - Kenmore WA, US
Thomas C. Underhill - Seattle WA, US
Scott A. Sherman - Seattle WA, US
Ilan Berker - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmaon WA
International Classification:

G06T 11/20
US Classification:

345441
Abstract:

A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are provided for creating and laying out a graphic within a drawing application program. The method includes receiving a data model defining a set of data and data relationships to be represented in the graphic, receiving a graphic definition describing the mapping of the data from the data model to a set of algorithms, algorithm parameters, constraints, constraint rules, and shape properties, determining a shape size and position for the layout nodes utilizing the set of algorithms, constraints, and constraint rules from the graphic definition, and creating a list of shapes and shape properties for the graphic, including size and position. The method further includes determining if the graphic fits a given layout into a specific area based on the set of constraint values and if the graphic does not fit the specific area, then modifying the set of constraint values using the constraint rules.

User Interface For Integrated Spreadsheets And Word Processing Tables
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US Patent:

7350141, Mar 25, 2008
Filed:

Sep 16, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/942527
Inventors:

Matthew J. Kotler - Kenmore WA, US
Alexander G. Gounares - Kirkland WA, US
Oliver G. Fisher - Ottawa, CA
Richard J. Wolf - Seattle WA, US
Vinod Anantharaman - Issaquah WA, US
Matthew D. Morgan - Seattle WA, US
Christopher Matthew Franklin - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:

G06F 15/00
US Classification:

715515, 715508, 715513
Abstract:

An architecture integrates spreadsheet functionality into tables commonly used in word processing programs and HTML documents. The architecture presents a table user interface (UI) that resembles a table when not being edited and adds spreadsheet elements to the table when being edited. Underlying the table UI, the architecture separates data handling functions from presentation functions. The architecture includes a table appearance manager to manage how the table appears in a document including such characteristics as table resizing, selection, cut, copy, paste, split, merge, table formatting and so on. The architecture also has a spreadsheet functionality manager to manage the spreadsheet functions for the table, such as recalculation, formula handling, sorting, referencing, and the like. The bifurcated architecture supports cross-table referencing, reference editing, automatic universal recalculation throughout all tables in the document, and nested table structures in which one table is nested within a cell of another table.

User Interface For Integrated Spreadsheets And Word Processing Tables
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US Patent:

7412645, Aug 12, 2008
Filed:

May 4, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/839604
Inventors:

Matthew J. Kotler - Kenmore WA, US
Alexander G. Gounares - Kirkland WA, US
Oliver G. Fisher - Seattle WA, US
Richard J. Wolf - Seattle WA, US
Vinod Anantharaman - Issaquah WA, US
Matthew D. Morgan - Seattle WA, US
Christopher Matthew Franklin - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:

G06F 17/00
US Classification:

715212, 715227, 715249, 715257, 715267
Abstract:

An architecture integrates spreadsheet functionality into tables commonly used in word processing programs and HTML documents. The architecture presents a table user interface (UI) that resembles a table when not being edited and adds spreadsheet elements to the table when being edited. Underlying the table UI, the architecture separates data handling functions from presentation functions. The architecture includes a table appearance manager to manage how the table appears in a document including such characteristics as table resizing, selection, cut, copy, paste, split, merge, table formatting and so on. The architecture also has a spreadsheet functionality manager to manage the spreadsheet functions for the table, such as recalculation, formula handling, sorting, referencing, and the like. The bifurcated architecture supports cross-table referencing, reference editing, automatic universal recalculation throughout all tables in the document, and nested table structures in which one table is nested within a cell of another table.

Smart Shape Insert
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US Patent:

7423646, Sep 9, 2008
Filed:

Nov 8, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/269055
Inventors:

Shailesh Saini - Seattle WA, US
Crystal L Hoyer - Redmond WA, US
Matthew J Kotler - Kenmore WA, US
Gary A Pritting - Issaquah WA, US
Karen K Wong - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:

G06T 11/20
US Classification:

345440, 715244, 715246
Abstract:

A method for determining the location of a shape to be inserted into a diagram representing a data graph is disclosed. The method comprises determining a starting shape within the diagram; retrieving the number of nodes associated with the node associated with the starting shape; and comparing a preferred number of child nodes associated with the node associated with the starting shape to the current number of child nodes associated with the node. The results of the comparison are used to determine the node to be inserted in the data graph, the location of the node in the data graph, and the location of the shape in the diagram.