Adaptive hypermedia presentation method and system
Patent 5799292 Issued on August 25, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: September 25, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
In a computer system comprising a hypermedia computing environment, the presentation of hypermedia objects is adapted to usage of the system. The frequency with which hypermedia objects are used is tracked and the objects are ordered such that the most frequently used hypermedia objects are made most accessible. The system also adapts to user characteristics such as user experience level, user disabilities and user preferences. For example, hypermedia objects inappropriate for beginner users are not displayed when a novice is using the system. Further, visual hypermedia objects are ordered ahead of audio hypermedia object for hearing impaired users.
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September 25, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
