Document contribution management system
US11520461B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/141
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A contribution management system and process for facilitating the identification of individual users who have made contributions to an electronic content item, and the extent of that contribution. As an example, a reader may review the list of contributors with a representation of their relative degree or amount of contribution to the document, and also allow for access to other documents that have been developed by the identified contributor. These tools can provide collaborative document users the ability to more clearly distinguish casual contributors or non-contributing owners of the document from higher-level contributors whose authorship has significantly shaped the content. In addition, the listing or identification of top contributors can be configured to facilitate communication between an interested reader and the identified contributor, which increases the ease with which members of larger organizations can collaborate, seek mentorship, or develop useful relationships.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.