STORAGE OF CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH A RESOURCE LOCATOR

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Inventor(s)

[[:Category:Sébastien S�guin-gagnon of Montreal (CA)|Sébastien S�guin-gagnon of Montreal (CA)]][[Category:Sébastien S�guin-gagnon of Montreal (CA)]]

David Bokan of Toronto (CA)

Grant Wang of Mountain View CA (US)

Nasim Sedaghat of Montreal (CA)

Jason Edward Dishlip of Seattle WA (US)

Joel Roger Beukelman of Franklin TN (US)

Evelyn Tio of San Francisco CA (US)

Arielle Baio of Pacifica CA (US)

Shuangshuang Li of Los Angeles CA (US)

STORAGE OF CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH A RESOURCE LOCATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18670362 titled 'STORAGE OF CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH A RESOURCE LOCATOR

The method described in the abstract involves a browser presenting a portion of a resource address, a rendered webpage associated with the resource address, an annotation area outside the browser content window, receiving annotations in the annotation area in association with a user account, and storing the annotations with the user account and the resource address.

Browser method for presenting resource address, webpage, and annotations
Annotation area located outside the browser content window
Annotations associated with user account and resource address
Storage of annotations for future reference
Enhancing user interaction with web content through annotations

Potential Applications: This technology could be applied in educational settings for students to make notes on online resources, in collaborative work environments for team members to share insights on web content, and in research for annotating and organizing online information.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for users to easily annotate and save information from webpages, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among individuals.

Benefits: - Improved organization and categorization of online information - Enhanced collaboration and communication among users - Personalized user experience with the ability to save annotations

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Web Annotation Tool for Collaborative Work Environments This technology could be marketed to educational institutions, research organizations, and businesses looking to streamline information sharing and collaboration processes.

Questions about Web Annotation Technology: 1. How does this technology enhance user interaction with web content? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns related to storing annotations with user accounts?

Original Abstract Submitted

A method can be performed by a browser. The method can include presenting at least a portion of a resource address; presenting a rendered webpage in a browser content window, the rendered webpage being associated with the resource address; presenting an annotation area, the annotation area being outside the browser content window; receiving, in association with a user account, an annotation in the annotation area; and storing the annotation in association with the user account and the resource address.