18204348. Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Collaborating in a Shared Web Browsing Environment simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Collaborating in a Shared Web Browsing Environment
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Collaborating in a Shared Web Browsing Environment - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Charles D. Deets of San Jose CA (US)
Marco Triverio of San Francisco CA (US)
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204348 titled 'Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Collaborating in a Shared Web Browsing Environment
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for a shared web-browser that allows multiple users to access and interact with the same tabs and webpages across different electronic devices.
- The method involves a first electronic device with a display generation component, which is associated with a first user account.
- The first electronic device is connected to a second electronic device associated with a second user account.
- The web-browser user interface is displayed on the first electronic device, showing shared tabs with the second electronic device.
- Each tab represents a different webpage that can be accessed and viewed by both users.
- When the second electronic device interacts with a tab group, the first electronic device receives information about this interaction.
- The first electronic device then indicates that the tab group has been interacted with on the second electronic device.
Potential Applications
- Collaborative web browsing: Multiple users can work together on the same webpages, making it useful for research, group projects, or remote teamwork.
- Remote assistance: One user can guide another user through webpages and provide real-time support or troubleshooting.
- Shared browsing experiences: Users can share interesting websites or content with each other and explore them simultaneously.
Problems Solved
- Limited access to shared web browsing: This method allows multiple users to access and interact with the same tabs and webpages, overcoming the limitations of individual browsing sessions.
- Lack of real-time collaboration: Users can now collaborate and interact with webpages together, enhancing communication and productivity.
Benefits
- Enhanced collaboration: Users can work together on the same webpages, improving teamwork and efficiency.
- Real-time interaction: Users can see and respond to each other's actions on shared tabs, enabling immediate feedback and support.
- Seamless synchronization: The method ensures that both users have the same browsing experience, with changes made on one device reflected on the other.
Original Abstract Submitted
In one example method, a shared web-browser method is performed at a first electronic device with a display generation component. In this example, the first electronic device is associated with a first user account, and is also in communication with a second electronic device that is associated with a second user account. The method comprises displaying, via the display generation component, a web-browser user interface including one or more tabs shared with the second electronic device. Each tab of the one or more tabs is associated with a respective webpage. The method also includes, receiving, at the first electronic device, information indicating that a tab group comprising one or more tabs has been interacted with at the second electronic device associated with the second user account. The method further comprises, indicating, at the first electronic device, that the tab group has been interacted with at the second electronic device.
