Mapping a new user interface onto an existing integrated interface
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAP AG
- Publication Date
- 2008-01-09
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention relates to mapping a new user interface to an existing integrated interface. Background technique
[0002] Software programs often go through many version cycles. Typically, new releases provide maintenance upgrades, such as security enhancements that fix bugs. New versions can also provide substantial changes, such as modifying the user interface (UI) or modifying back-end processing or functionality, that will not be noticed by the user even while processing. For example, current enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems help automate business practices by using sophisticated business logic on the back end and dynamic user interfaces on the front end. These ERP systems are highly adaptable to specific business practices and often change to reflect changes in the business environment or changes in the specific type of business the software is designed for. However, in some cases, older "legacy" software contains the functiona...