System and method for monitoring changes in databases and websites
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- identifying an encircling gesture, the encircling gesture encircling one or more predetermined objects on a information screen;
accessing meta-information associated with the one or more predetermined objects, the meta-information defining predetermined conditions for monitoring items associated with the one or more predetermined objects;
receiving a selection of the predetermined conditions associated with the one or more predetermined objects;
monitoring changes in the predetermined conditions; and
notifying a user of the changes.
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Abstract
A system and method is described for constructing a differential web in which information including objects, numbers, or text in databases and web pages may be selected using pointing device movements. Once selected, objects may be designated to be monitored for changes, said changes being captured and made browsable on web-like constructs. Changes to the objects that satisfy certain user-stated criteria may result in notifications to specific users who may also setup automatic transactions on the changed objects. Recognition and control units recognize the selected objects and make them available to be executed in a Cloud Computing Environment. Objects may be selected from different web pages and hence monitoring can be effectuated across disparate databases and web pages.
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20 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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identifying an encircling gesture, the encircling gesture encircling one or more predetermined objects on a information screen; accessing meta-information associated with the one or more predetermined objects, the meta-information defining predetermined conditions for monitoring items associated with the one or more predetermined objects; receiving a selection of the predetermined conditions associated with the one or more predetermined objects; monitoring changes in the predetermined conditions; and notifying a user of the changes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system, comprising:
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a recognition unit configured to identify an encircling gesture, the encircling gesture encircling one or more predetermined objects on a information screen; a meta-information database associated with the one or more predetermined objects, the meta-information database storing meta-information defining predetermined conditions for monitoring items associated with the one or more predetermined objects; a meta-information monitor configured to receive a selection of the predetermined conditions associated with the one or more predetermined objects, monitor changes in the predetermined conditions, and notify a user of the changes. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method, comprising:
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identifying a circle gesture, the circle gesture encircling one or more predetermined objects on a web page; accessing meta-information associated with the one or more predetermined objects, the meta-information defining predetermined conditions for monitoring items associated with the one or more predetermined objects; monitoring the meta-information for changes; linking web pages that have had circular gestures identified thereon; and linking web pages that have temporally different objects identified thereon. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A system, comprising:
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a recognition unit configured to identify an input gesture, the input gesture encircling one or more predetermined objects on a screen; a control unit operably coupled to the recognition unit and configured to provide a meta-information interface for selectively receiving criteria for monitoring items associated with the one or more predetermined objects; a monitoring unit configured to monitor the items in accordance with received criteria and provide a notification if the criteria are met; and a navigation control unit configured to navigably link web pages associated with the items. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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Specification