Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing – Computer network monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Vaughn, Jr., William C. (Department: 2143)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
Computer network monitoring
C709S223000, C709S205000, C715S252000, C715S252000, C715S745000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07076546
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, program product, and method that track where particular users are browsing within a multi-user computer environment, and provide such information to one or more users within the environment to permit greater interactivity among the users. By enabling users to identify and interact with other users in a browsing environment, users may be permitted to access lists of favorite documents, home pages, navigational histories, etc. of other users while browsing to facilitate the dynamic location and retrieval of useful information. Also, users may be permitted to directly communicate with one another while browsing, e.g., via electronic messages, real-time discussions, etc.
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Bates Cary Lee
Ryan Jeffrey Michael
England David
Vaughn, Jr. William C.
Wood Herron & Evans
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