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Dynamically populating electronic item

  • US 10,089,306 B1
  • Filed: 03/31/2008
  • Issued: 10/02/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of generating a dynamic electronic book, the method implemented at least in part by an electronic device of a user, the method comprising:

  • defining a layout of the electronic book;

    populating the electronic book, at a time of generation, with static information laid out according to the layout;

    inserting a dynamic field in the layout of the electronic book at the time of generation, the dynamic field configured to be subsequently dynamically populated with information from a remote information source separate from the electronic book and remote from the electronic device, the layout defining, at least in part, a relative position of the static information and dynamic fields on a display;

    designating the remote information source from which the dynamic field of the electronic book is to be subsequently populated, wherein the remote information source from which the dynamic field is to be populated changes over time;

    specifying a timing or an event to cause the dynamic field of the electronic book to be populated; and

    defining instructions executable by a processor of the electronic device of the user for;

    obtaining the information from the remote information source to populate the dynamic field in response to an occurrence of the timing or the event; and

    changing the remote information source from which the dynamic field is to be populated from the designated remote information source to a different remote information source.

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