Systems and methods for dynamic menus

• US 20050273762A1
• Filed: 06/02/2005
• Published: 12/08/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 06/02/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ip Ot Sub Ulc
• Original Assignee: Open TEXT SA (Open Text Corporation)
• Inventors: Lesh, Joseph C.
• Granted Patent: US 8,645,848 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 717/115
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0482 Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 9/451 Execution arrangements for user interfaces

Abstract

Systems and method for dynamically loaded menus and objects are provided that can provide cross-platform capability and accessibility features. Objects in a page that are dynamic or are not human-readable (e.g., executable or images) can be identified and enhanced for compatibility with screen readers. HTML corresponding to the object can be generated and loaded in storage for use within the web page. The loaded HTML can be copied into the HTML of the web page. A blank placeholder may be displayed in the area in which the corresponding HTML is to be displayed and the corresponding HTML is displayed over the placeholder to provide a replacement object such as to display a list of URL menu items.

Claims

1. A method for dynamically generating menus, comprising:

displaying a web page;

providing a user with an opportunity to request a menu identified in the web page;

generating a request for the menu;

generating HTML code defining the requested menu;

copying the HTML code into the web page; and

displaying the newly inserted HTML to display the menu.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the menu is a context sensitive menu.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein generating HTML code comprises generating the HTML code in a form that is readable by accessibility applications for visually impaired users.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the displaying comprises displaying menu items in a floating menu in the web page in proximate location with the requested menu.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein generating HTML code is performed using a separate location hidden from the user.

6. The method of claim 1 which further comprises displaying a blank frame in the web page in close proximity to the menu.

7. The method of claim 6 which further comprises displaying the newly inserted HTML over the blank frame.

8. The method of claim 1 which further comprises:

storing each menu with an identification; and

checking the identification of the stored menus when a menu is requested.

9. A system for dynamically generating menus, comprising:

a client server arrangement that is configured to display a web page;

provide a user with an opportunity to request a menu identified in the web page;

generate a request for the menu, generate HTML code defining the requested menu, copy the HTML code into the web page and further configured to display the newly inserted HTML to display the menu.

10. The system of claim 9 wherein the arrangement is configured to store each menu with an identification, and to check the identification of the stored menus when a menu is requested.

11. The system of claim 9 wherein the menu is a context sensitive menu.

12. The system of claim 9 in which the client server arrangement is configured to generate HTML code by using a separate location hidden from the user.

13. The system of claim 9 in which the client server arrangement is configured to display a blank frame in the web page in close proximity to the menu.

14. Computer readable medium on which software is recorded, wherein the software is configured to implement a method for dynamically generating menus which comprises:

displaying a web page;

providing a user with an opportunity to request a menu identified in the web page;

generating a request for the menu;

generating HTML code defining the requested menu;

copying the HTML code into the web page; and

displaying the newly inserted HTML to display the menu.

15. The computer readable medium of claim 14 wherein the method comprises:

storing each menu with an identification; and

checking the identification of the stored menus when a menu is requested.

16. The computer readable medium of claim 15 wherein the menu is a context sensitive menu.

17. The computer readable medium of claim 15 wherein generating HTML code is performed using a separate location hidden from the user.

18. The computer readable medium of claim 15 wherein the method comprises displaying a blank frame in the web page in close proximity to the menu.