Associating information with an electronic document

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2005-09-15

2010-06-08

Vital, Pierre M (Department: 2156)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Preparing data for information retrieval

C707S750000, C715S233000

Reexamination Certificate

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07734631

ABSTRACT:
A system for associating information comprises an association module that uses anchoring information to associate a first piece of information with a second piece of information, wherein the second piece of information is not part of the first piece of information. The system further includes a rendering module that presents the second piece of information for use. Methods for using such a system are also described.

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