Aggregating characteristic information for digital content

Details Aggregating characteristic information for digital content Aggregating characteristic information for digital content

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Channavajjala, Srirama (Department: 2157)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Record, file, and data search and comparisons

C707S913000, C715S722000, C715S756000, C345S614000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001143

ABSTRACT:
A method includes receiving characteristic information pertaining to respective portions of content from each of a plurality of users. Aggregate characteristic information is updated based on the received characteristic information. The aggregate characteristic information is communicated to a user to assist the user in navigation of the content.

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