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Method and apparatus for tracking usage of online help systems

US7194685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 13, 2001
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/453
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the invention provide a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for presenting a help source. A help system is maintained that comprises a single set of one or more help source files. A request is received by the help system to present one or more of the help source files (or information from within one or more of the help source files). A help history file is obtained in response to the request, wherein the help history file stores information relating to a usage of the help system. A customized presentation of the help source file is then displayed based on the information stored in the help history file.

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