Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Remote data accessing – Using interconnected networks
Patent
1996-05-31
1999-06-01
Asta, Frank J.
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Remote data accessing
Using interconnected networks
39520048, 39520033, 707 2, 707 5, 707101, G06F 1300
Patent
active
059084677
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided, for use with network communication systems such as Internet terminals having World Wide Web browsers, for indicating to the user a parameter related to a piece of remote information, such as an estimation of a length of time required to download a given piece of information resident at a remote site. Hyperlinks, icons, or menu items are displayed, as in conventional systems. Also provided are indicia which give the user the length of time estimate. The indicia may be displayed concurrently with the displayed hyperlink, or otherwise provided, such as by audio or tactile user feedback. In one preferred embodiment, each hyperlink is accompanied by a red, yellow, or green dot, the color of the dot being representative of the estimated download time.
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Barrett Robert Carl
Kellem Daniel Clark
Maglio Paul Philip
Selker Edwin Joseph
Asta Frank J.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Pierce, III Ivan C.
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