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Methods and systems for simulating animation of web-based data files

  • US 7,019,741 B2
  • Filed: 03/23/2001
  • Issued: 03/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for displaying web-based data files, said method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a centralized web structure for storing a plurality of individually saved web-based data files;

    limiting access to the data files to authorized individuals;

    storing the plurality of web-based files within the centralized web structure;

    displaying the plurality of individually saved web-based data files in a simulated animated format on a web page, such that a user controls at least one of an animation speed, and an activation of the animation; and

    displaying a description of an object represented in the plurality of web-based data files on the web page simultaneously with the simulated animated format wherein the description includes at least one of a location of the component, an identification of the component, a general purpose of the component, and a hypertext link to additional information regarding the object.

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