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Method, system, and program for gathering indexable metadata on content at a data repository

US6959326B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2000
Grant dateOct 25, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99933
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method, system, and program for searching a data repository managed by a content provider to gather indexable metadata on content at addresses locations at the data repository. Settings capable of being customized by the content provider are accessed. The customized settings provide instructions on how to search the content provider's data repository. The content of content pages at the content provider's data repository is accessed in accordance with instructions included in the accessed customized settings. Metadata from accessed content pages is generated and added to an index of metadata for accessed addressable locations at the data repository.

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