Patent ID: 6253244
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
In a computer system having a client, a middle tier server and a host, a method for providing access to a host-based legacy screen application using business-centric software components, said method comprising the steps of:a. receiving a first stream of data representative of said legacy screen application from said host in response to a request by said client for data fields;b. parsing said first data stream into constituent elements;c. matching said constituent elements of said first data stream with a recognition file for said screen application, wherein said recognition file contains information associating said components with said file;d. using results of the preceding step for retrieving a type library storing field information for said screen application;e. associating said constituent elements with data names that are stored in said type library; and,f. creating field objects based on said information retrieved from said type library and storing said field objects in said server thereby providing access thereto by said client, wherein a collection of field objects comprise a business-centric software component.