17931584. CROSS APPLICATION META HISTORY LINK simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)

CROSS APPLICATION META HISTORY LINK

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Ilse M. Breedvelt-schouten of Manotick (CA)

Jeffrey A. Kusnitz of Campbell CA (US)

Jana H. Jenkins of Raleigh NC (US)

John A. Lyons of Ottawa (CA)

CROSS APPLICATION META HISTORY LINK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17931584 titled 'CROSS APPLICATION META HISTORY LINK

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method, computer system, and computer program product for recovering a hyperlink by obtaining an invoked hyperlink from a user, collecting associated metadata and other information using a browser, storing this information, and retrieving it later to open the originating application when the user searches for the hyperlink.

• Method for recovering a hyperlink:

   * Obtain invoked hyperlink from user
   * Use browser to collect associated metadata and information
   * Store and retrieve information later to open originating application
   * Open content using stored information when user searches for hyperlink

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in web browsers, search engines, and content management systems to improve the efficiency of hyperlink retrieval and content access.

Problems Solved

1. Difficulty in retrieving hyperlinks and associated content efficiently 2. Inconvenience of losing track of hyperlinks and their originating applications 3. Time-consuming process of searching for specific content linked by hyperlinks

Benefits

1. Enhanced user experience in accessing content through hyperlinks 2. Improved organization and retrieval of hyperlinks and associated metadata 3. Time-saving solution for quickly opening desired content linked by hyperlinks

Original Abstract Submitted

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for recovering a hyperlink. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining an invoked hyperlink from a user. The hyperlink is received by the user to highlight a content. A browser is used to invoke the hyperlink so as to collect associated metadata and other information required to retrieve and open the originating application at any time. This associated metadata and other information is then stored and obtained at a later time by invoking the browser. In addition, responsive to the user searching for the hyperlink, the content can then be opened by the browser using the stored associated metadata and other information.