Sharing only a part of a web page—the part selected by a user
US11429685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/52
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, program and apparatus for sharing content portions is disclosed. An ordinary user, using a standard browser is empowered to be able to select portions of content within a currently displayed internet document. The user is presented with the ability to share the content portions selected by him specifically, and share them with his social graph and/or publish them to other locations. All this is accomplished without requiring additional software components be installed by the user.
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