Semantic thumbnails

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2004-10-18

2008-03-18

Hutton, Doug (Department: 2176)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Character generating

C345S471000, C345S472000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07345688

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for displaying a page formed of discrete elements, such as a Web page, on different computing devices. The method converts the page into a semantic thumbnail, which preserves the overall appearance of the page and displays readable text segments that enable a user to identify main areas of the page. The semantic thumbnail is adaptable to different screen sizes and target font sizes. The method enlarges unreadable text segments in a miniature version of the page. The method also trims the enlarged text segments to fit the width of the semantic thumbnail by summarizing or cropping text in the enlarged text segments.

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