Method and apparatus for providing help and settings control to users of an electronic book
US6597314B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04883
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing user access to help and settings control in a system for viewing electronic books includes single document integrating help features and settings controls may be accessed in a single-window or single page viewing environment. The help and settings document may be accessed from a number of different contexts, including a library page or from within a book. “Smart” navigational features are provided for predicting a part, section or chapter of the help and settings document that is sought by a user based on navigational history and user profiles. Feedback as to the accuracy of predictions made by the “smart” navigation is also provided.
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