Cloud-based user interface augmentation
US9875671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B21/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method for providing augmented user interface (AUI). AUI is provided in response to a request. AUI configuration information is received, stored in preference file, and sent to remote server. Remote server receives request from computer to login user. Remote server authenticates user, retrieves and sends preference file to computer. Preference file contains information that allows computer to implement and configure AUI by directing output to AUI component. Remote server sends computer web-based API to enable browser to interface with an AUI application. API can include target callable by event handler to respond to HTML document browsing event by invoking AUI application. Remote server can send computer web-based, native, or browser plug-in AUI application. Computer can provide content rich navigation via API, AUI application and content navigation rules that define plural navigation paths through HTML document. Navigation paths providing AUI functionality to particular type of special needs user or user task.
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