Communicating information relating to a network resource
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1. A method of displaying content across multiple interface elements, comprising:
- receiving, by an application executing on a client device, an interaction with a selectable element separate from a first window of the application, the first window displaying an online document received from a first server and the selectable element configured to interface with the application to communicate with a second server different from the first server;
sending, by the application executing on the client device, to the second server, responsive to the interaction with the selectable element, a request for supplemental content, the request including a reference identifier identifying the online document displayed within the first window, receipt of the request causing the second server to search a database using the reference identifier included in the request to select one or more supplemental content elements associated with the reference identifier, the supplemental content elements including supplemental information to provide for display with the online document;
obtaining, by the application executing on the client device, from the second server, a supplemental content element selected based on the reference identifier identifying with the online document displayed within the first window; and
displaying, by the application executing on the client device, the supplemental content element, in a second window of the application, the second window separate and independent from the first window and the selectable element.
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Abstract
A system and method for communicating information relating to a network resource. A server computer and a client computer for displaying related information about another document or information requested. Guiding individuals to places of interest on a network where information is stored, and/or displaying or otherwise presenting useful information to the user.
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1. A method of displaying content across multiple interface elements, comprising:
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receiving, by an application executing on a client device, an interaction with a selectable element separate from a first window of the application, the first window displaying an online document received from a first server and the selectable element configured to interface with the application to communicate with a second server different from the first server; sending, by the application executing on the client device, to the second server, responsive to the interaction with the selectable element, a request for supplemental content, the request including a reference identifier identifying the online document displayed within the first window, receipt of the request causing the second server to search a database using the reference identifier included in the request to select one or more supplemental content elements associated with the reference identifier, the supplemental content elements including supplemental information to provide for display with the online document; obtaining, by the application executing on the client device, from the second server, a supplemental content element selected based on the reference identifier identifying with the online document displayed within the first window; and displaying, by the application executing on the client device, the supplemental content element, in a second window of the application, the second window separate and independent from the first window and the selectable element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for displaying content across multiple interface elements, comprising:
a client device executing an application configured to; receive an interaction with a selectable element separate from a first window of the application, the first window displaying an online document received from a first server and the selectable element configured to interface with the application to communicate with a second server different from the first server; send, to the second server, responsive to the interaction with the selectable element, a request for supplemental content, the request including a reference identifier identifying the online document displayed within the first window, receipt of the request causing the second server to search a database using the reference identifier included in the request to select one or more supplemental content elements associated with the reference identifier, the supplemental content elements including supplemental information to provide for display with the online document; obtain, from the second server, a supplemental content element selected based on-the reference identifier identifying the online document displayed within the first window; and the supplemental content element in a second window of the application separate and independent from the first window and the selectable element. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A non-transitory computer-readable medium for storing instructions, the instructions comprising:
one or more instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to; receive an interaction with a selectable element separate from a first window of an application, the first window displaying an online document received from a first server and the selectable element configured to interface with the application to communicate with a second server different from the first server; send, to the second server, responsive to the interaction with the selectable element, a request for supplemental content, the request including a reference identifier identifying the online document displayed within the first window, receipt of the request causing the second server to search a database using the reference identifier included in the request to select one or more supplemental content elements associated with the reference identifier, the supplemental content elements including supplemental information to provide for display with the online document; obtain, from the second server, a supplemental content element based on the reference identifier identifying the online document displayed within the first window; and display the supplemental content element in a second window of the application, the second window separate and independent from the first window and the selectable element. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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