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SYNCHRONIZED CONSUMPTION MODES FOR E-BOOKS

  • US 20130212454A1
  • Filed: 02/13/2012
  • Published: 08/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for switching between synchronized consumption modes of an e-book, the method comprising:

  • storing a first version and a second version of the e-book, the first version supporting a first consumption mode of the e-book and the second version supporting a second consumption mode of the e-book;

    storing signposts associated with the first and second versions of the e-book, the signposts including corresponding locations within the first and the second versions of the e-book;

    receiving a current location in the first version of the e-book;

    determining a current location in the second version of the e-book based on the stored signposts and the received current location in the first version of the e-book; and

    transmitting for presentation the current location in the second version of the e-book.

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