System and method for tracking URL usage
First Claim
1. A method for incorporating a client-side tracking system in conjunction with a tracking server to track URL usage, the method comprising:
- implementing the client-side tracking system for preserving a target URL upon tracking; and
providing a failsafe mechanism for directing a client to the target URL from the client-side tracking system upon detection of tracking server failure by the client-side tracking system.
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for incorporating a client-side tracking system in conjunction with a tracking server to track URL usage. The method includes implementing the client-side tracking system for preserving a target URL upon tracking. The method additionally includes providing a failsafe mechanism for directing a client to the target URL from the client-side tracking system upon detection of tracking server failure by the client-side tracking system. The client-side tracking system includes an event detection mechanism for detecting occurrence of one of a tracking server URL logging event and a tracking server timeout event. The client-side tracking system additionally incorporates tracking information including a stored target hyperlink reference accessible to the client-side tracking system for directing the client to the selected URL upon detection of an event by the event detection mechanism.
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34 Claims
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1. A method for incorporating a client-side tracking system in conjunction with a tracking server to track URL usage, the method comprising:
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implementing the client-side tracking system for preserving a target URL upon tracking; and providing a failsafe mechanism for directing a client to the target URL from the client-side tracking system upon detection of tracking server failure by the client-side tracking system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A client-side tracking system for use in conjunction with a tracking server for tracking use of a selected URL, the client-side tracking system comprising:
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an event detection mechanism for detecting occurrence of one of a successful tracking server URL logging event and a tracking server timeout event; and access to tracking information including a stored target hyperlink reference in the client-side tracking system for directing a client to the selected URL upon detection of an event by the event detection mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for incorporating a client-side tracking system to monitor tracking server processing in order to ensure user access to a selected URL, the method comprising:
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monitoring occurrence of a tracking server timeout in accordance with a selected threshold; upon occurrence of a tracking server timeout, directing a user to the selected URL using the client-side tracking mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A client-side tracking system for use in conjunction with a tracking server for tracking use of a selected URL, the client-side tracking system comprising:
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a configurable timer for setting a threshold that determines a tracking server timeout on the client-side; and a timeout event handler for recording the timeout and ensuring direction of a user to the selected URL. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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