Generating A Snippet Packet Based On A Selection Of A Portion Of A Web Page

What is this patent about?

’997 is related to the field of interactive content saving and sharing, specifically addressing the problem of preserving context when saving snippets of information from web pages. Traditional methods of saving content, such as copying text or saving images, often lack a direct link back to the original source, making it difficult to revisit the context from which the information was extracted. This is especially problematic when users want to understand the original source of the saved data.

The underlying idea behind ’997 is to create an interactive snippet packet that encapsulates a selected portion of a web page along with metadata that allows a user to quickly return to the exact location of that snippet within the original page. This is achieved by storing the selected content, the web address, and location data describing where the content resides on the page. The snippet packet also includes a graphical representation of the content, such as a graphical card , to provide a visual cue for easy identification and recall.

The claims of ’997 focus on a computing system that provides a graphical user interface for displaying a web page with multiple content items. The system obtains input data requesting to save one or more of these content items and then generates a snippet packet. This packet includes the content items, the web address, and location data. A key aspect is the generation of a graphical card with text overlaid on an image, providing a visual representation of the content. The system stores this snippet packet, associates it with a user, and allows sharing via various options, enabling navigation back to the original content location.

In practice, a user browsing a web page can select a specific piece of text, an image, or other content. The system then creates a snippet packet containing this content and a graphical card representing it. The graphical card might feature the selected text overlaid on an image related to the content's topic. When the user or someone they share the snippet packet with interacts with the graphical card, the system uses the stored web address and location data to automatically navigate back to the exact spot on the original web page where the content was located, highlighting it for easy identification.

This approach differentiates itself from prior methods by providing a seamless way to return to the original context of saved content. Instead of relying on search queries or browsing history, the snippet packet acts as a direct portal back to the source. The use of location data , such as scroll position or text fragments, ensures accurate navigation even if the web page has been updated since the snippet was created. The graphical card further enhances the user experience by providing a visually appealing and easily recognizable representation of the saved content.