Method and apparatus for programming hot keys based on user interests
US7191409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0219
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided that configures a computer keyboard hot key based upon user interests. The system determines a profile of interests for a user, selects a web site address to associate with the hot key, and programs the hot key with the selected web site address. Depressing the hot key causes a web browser to navigate to a web site located at the web site address. Determining the profile of interests for the user can involve: asking the user a series of questions, and forming the profile based upon the answers, or can involve examining a list of preferred web sites visited by the user, and forming the profile based upon web sites in the list. A computer system distributor can receive compensation from an owner of the web site for directing the user to the web site. An icon can also be programmed with the web site address.
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