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Method and system for assessing and remedying accessibility of websites

US8166135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/875
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for assessing and remedying accessibility of websites is provided. The method includes receiving a website address for assessment, an accessibility guideline and level of assessment to be performed from the user. The method further includes crawling the website for extracting information. The information comprises HTML tags used in designing a webpage. Thereafter, the website is scanned for checking conformance to one or more accessibility parameters. Finally, one or more assessment reports are provided to the user.

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