Automated annotation of a resource on a computer network using a network address of the resource
US8069194B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/959
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A user provides an annotation, such as text or graphics, in relation to a resource available on a computer network. The annotation is automatically stored and/or retrieved without requiring separate action from the user to accomplish the storage or retrieval. An annotation interface may receive the annotation from the user. The annotation is then stored in association with the user and the network address of the resource. The user's annotation may be later retrieved and displayed to the user based on the network address of the resource. In one specific embodiment, a browser toolbar receives and displays user annotations associated with Web sites or Web pages to which the user has navigated. Preferably, the annotation interface remains available to the user throughout the time in which the resource is provided. Further controls may enable the user to make an annotation publicly available to others, and to receive annotations from others.
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