System, method, and article of manufacture for wireless enablement of the world wide web using a wireless gateway
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1. A method for selection and formatting of network content for remote viewing, comprising:
- receiving user-defined information from at least one of a wireless device and a hardwired device;
wherein the user-defined information specifies content to be retrieved from at least one of a web site and an application;
wherein the user-defined information being received in real time;
wherein the user-defined information includes a general request for content;
wherein a search engine is used to retrieve content from the at least one web site and application based on the user-defined information;
retrieving content from the at least one web site and application utilizing the user-defined information;
wherein the content includes at least one of;
text, secure account information, services, and financial transactions;
aggregating the retrieved content on a portal page unique to the user at a network server located remotely from the user;
formatting the aggregated content at the network server for display on multiple types of wireless devices;
wherein the wireless device sends a request for content in a particular type of formatting;
wherein a type of the wireless device being used by the user is identified based on the request;
wherein the wireless device is at least one of a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld computer, a wireless telephone, a device connected to a wireless modem, and a pager;
selecting aggregated content for output to the particular type of wireless device;
transmitting the formatted content to the particular type of wireless device for display on the particular type of wireless device, wherein the selected content is formatted for output on the particular type of wireless device;
updating the retrieved content after a predetermined amount of time has expired;
wherein the user is allowed to interact with the content via the wireless device; and
sending an alert to the wireless device upon occurrence of a prespecified condition;
sending at least a portion of the retrieved content to an application program for further processing wherein the user is allowed to specify whether a particular web page is retrieved upon detection that the web page has changed;
wherein a formatting style of the content is specific to the wireless device used by the particular user.
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Abstract
A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for selection and formatting of web content for remote viewing. User-defined information is received and used to retrieve content from one or more web sites. The retrieved content is aggregated at a network server located remotely from the user. The aggregated content is formatted at the network server for display on a wireless device. The formatted content is transmitted to a wireless device for display on the wireless device.
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1. A method for selection and formatting of network content for remote viewing, comprising:
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receiving user-defined information from at least one of a wireless device and a hardwired device;
wherein the user-defined information specifies content to be retrieved from at least one of a web site and an application;
wherein the user-defined information being received in real time;
wherein the user-defined information includes a general request for content;
wherein a search engine is used to retrieve content from the at least one web site and application based on the user-defined information;
retrieving content from the at least one web site and application utilizing the user-defined information;
wherein the content includes at least one of;
text, secure account information, services, and financial transactions;
aggregating the retrieved content on a portal page unique to the user at a network server located remotely from the user;
formatting the aggregated content at the network server for display on multiple types of wireless devices;
wherein the wireless device sends a request for content in a particular type of formatting;
wherein a type of the wireless device being used by the user is identified based on the request;
wherein the wireless device is at least one of a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld computer, a wireless telephone, a device connected to a wireless modem, and a pager;
selecting aggregated content for output to the particular type of wireless device;
transmitting the formatted content to the particular type of wireless device for display on the particular type of wireless device, wherein the selected content is formatted for output on the particular type of wireless device;
updating the retrieved content after a predetermined amount of time has expired;
wherein the user is allowed to interact with the content via the wireless device; and
sending an alert to the wireless device upon occurrence of a prespecified condition;
sending at least a portion of the retrieved content to an application program for further processing wherein the user is allowed to specify whether a particular web page is retrieved upon detection that the web page has changed;
wherein a formatting style of the content is specific to the wireless device used by the particular user.
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2. A method for selection and formatting of network content, comprising:
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receiving user-defined information specifying content to be retrieved from at least one network site;
identifying the specified content of the at least one network site utilizing the user-defined information;
retrieving the identified content from the at least one network site;
aggregating the retrieved content at a network server;
formatting at least a portion of the aggregated content at the network server for display on a user device;
transmitting the formatted content to the user device for output on the user device; and
sending at least a portion of the retrieved content to an application program for further processing. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for selection and formatting of network content, comprising:
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receiving user-defined information specifying content to be retrieved from at least one network site;
retrieving content from the at least one network site utilizing the user-defined information;
aggregating the retrieved content at a network server;
formatting the aggregated content for output via a voice browser on a user device; and
transmitting the formatted content to the user device for output via the voice browser. - View Dependent Claims (12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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13. A method for selection and formatting of web content for remote output, comprising:
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receiving user-defined information specifying content to be retrieved from at least one web site;
retrieving content from the at least one web site utilizing the user-defined information;
aggregating the retrieved content at a network server located remotely from the user;
formatting the aggregated content at the network server for output on multiple types of user devices;
identifying a type of device being used by the user;
selecting aggregated content for output to the particular type of user device; and
transmitting the formatted content to the particular type of user device for output on the particular type of user device, wherein the selected content is formatted for output on the particular type of user device.
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20. A method for compiling an enhanced query result, comprising:
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receiving a user query;
connecting to at least one network accessible data site;
extracting information from the at least one data site based on the query;
aggregating the extracted information from the at least one data site at a network server;
determining a type of output device being used by the user;
formatting the aggregated information for display on the output device; and
transmitting the formatted information to the output device.
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21. A method for accessing network content, comprising:
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retrieving a form, the form having user-specific identification information used for accessing data on a network site;
logging into the network site using the form;
retrieving at least a portion of the data from the network site;
aggregating the retrieved content;
formatting at least a portion of the aggregated content for output on a user device; and
transmitting the formatted content to the user device for output on the user device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A method for selection and formatting of a network user interface, comprising:
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receiving user-defined information specifying user interface elements to be retrieved from at least one network site;
identifying the specified user interface elements of the at least one network site utilizing the user-defined information;
retrieving the identified user interface elements from the at least one network site;
aggregating the extracted user interface elements from the at least one network site at a network server;
formatting at least a portion of the retrieved user interface elements at a network server for display on a user device;
transmitting the formatted user interface elements to the user device for output on the user device; and
automating at least a portion of the retrieved user interface elements by exposing them to an application program for further processing.
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25. A computer program product for selection and formatting of network content, comprising:
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computer code for receiving user-defined information specifying content to be retrieved from at least one network site;
computer code for identifying the specified content of the at least one network site utilizing the user-defined information;
computer code for retrieving the identified content from the at least one network site;
computer code for aggregating the retrieved content at a network server;
computer code for formatting at least a portion of the aggregated content at the network server for display on a user device;
computer code for transmitting the formatted content to the user device for output on the user device; and
computer code for sending at least a portion of the retrieved content to an application program for further processing.
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26. A system for selection and formatting of network content, comprising:
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logic for receiving user-defined information specifying content to be retrieved from at least one network site;
logic for retrieving content from the at least one network site utilizing the user-defined information;
logic for aggregating the retrieved content at a network server;
logic for formatting the aggregated content for output via a voice browser on a user device; and
logic for transmitting the formatted content to the user device for output via the voice browser.
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