System and management of semantic indicators during document presentations
US11423073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/4015
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An audio-visual management system and process for facilitating comprehension of electronic documents. As an example, a user may access contents of an electronic document via a user interface and request a speech-synthesized recitation of any text in the electronic document. In addition, the user interface can include a navigation tool configured to visually represent significant events in the electronic document via selectable indicators, including but not limited to comments, slides, images, graphs, and/or other internal contextual markers. These indicators can serve as navigation options that can provide guidance to users as they listen to a reading of the electronic document. User selection of an indicator can initiate an audio presentation of textual content that is directly associated with the specified event. In addition, users can view availability of others currently listening to the document and connect with them to create a joint listening experience.
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