Where are the "values" of the attributes stored in a session?

[MrNoBrainer]

I'm working on a project that needs to use the TEXT values entered in two attribute fields so I can manipulate them. I have the attributes First (text) and Last (text) specified, and the customer enters in the values ... what are the names of the variables holding the contents of the text fields?

I've looked everywhere for this info and had no luck. Any suggestions on where to look would be appreciated also. (I'm kinda looking for a list of all the values in memory during a session...)

ZenCart 1.3.9h
PHP 5.x

[Ajeh]

If you mean once the order is made, the attributes are in the table:
orders_products_attributes

and the values are stored in the field:
products_options_values

[MrNoBrainer]

That was the jist of the question... but I'm looking for the information BEFORE it gets added to the cart.. while it is still in the text box...

I am manipulating the value of the box and sending it back to the customer when they make the change.. or trying to at least.
I would like to access the value in the text box as soon as the customer leaves the box for another place on the screen.

Thanks in advance...