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Provision of alternative text for use in association with image data

US9575940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2013
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/205
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system and computer program product are provided for providing alternative text for use in association with image data specified by a uniform resource identifier (URI). The method includes identifying a URI specifying image data, processing the URI to identify data representing alternative text encoded within the URI, and extracting any identified alternative text data for use in association with the image data.

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