Rules for navigating to next content in a browser

US8977967B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8977967-B2
Application numberUS-201213558704-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 26, 2012
Priority dateMay 11, 2012
Publication dateMar 10, 2015
Grant dateMar 10, 2015

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Abstract

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In one or more embodiments, a flip ahead input, such as a gesture, provides touch users with an ability to easily navigate various websites. The flip ahead input can be utilized to advance to the next portion of relevant content. In at least some embodiments, the flip ahead input resides in the form of a forward swipe. In one or more embodiments, the flip ahead input is configured to be utilized in association with an aggregated browsing history from multiple users. The aggregated browsing history is analyzed to generate rules that are then downloaded to a client device and used by a suitably-configured web browser to ascertain the next portion of content when a flip ahead input is received.

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What is claimed is 1. One or more computer readable storage media comprising computer executable instructions which, when executed, implement a method comprising: receiving browsing history information from multiple users; analyzing the browsing history information; using analyzed browsing history information to develop rules for exposing next content across multiple client devices, at least some of the rules defining recommended areas on a webpage, rather than recommended lin…

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What does patent US8977967B2 cover?
In one or more embodiments, a flip ahead input, such as a gesture, provides touch users with an ability to easily navigate various websites. The flip ahead input can be utilized to advance to the next portion of relevant content. In at least some embodiments, the flip ahead input resides in the form of a forward swipe. In one or more embodiments, the flip ahead input is configured to be utilize…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Kim Jane T, Bravenec John B, Chor Anthony T, and 14 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F16/954. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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