Automatic location-specific content selection for portable information retrieval devices

a technology of information retrieval device and location-specific content, which is applied in the field of automatic location-specific content selection for portable information retrieval device, can solve the problems of irds remaining unable to perform even the most basic tasks

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-20
HOSHIKO
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Benefits of technology

Enables the IRD to anticipate and deliver user-relevant information proactively, enhancing user experience by providing context-specific data based on real-time and historical user preferences, location, and environmental inputs.

Problems solved by technology

However, IRD's remain unable to perform even the most basic task of anticipating the needs of the user and gathering information related to those needs, without the user having to enter such needs.

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[0023] The present invention is directed towards a method and apparatus for delivering content via informational retrieval devices. In particular, a data management module anticipates the type of information a user desires by combining real time data taken from a sensor unit connected to the IRD and data regarding the history of that particular user's tendencies stored within the data management module. In the detailed description that follows, it should be appreciated that like element numerals are used to describe like elements illustrated in one or more figures.

[0024] Referring first to FIG. 1, a block diagram is illustrated of a wide area network employing a method and apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention. It is anticipated that the present invention operates with a plurality of computers which are coupled together on a wide area network, such as the Internet 20, or other communications network. FIG. 1 depicts such a network which includes an information retrie...

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A method for anticipating a user's desired information using a PDA device connected to a computer network is provided. This method further comprises maintaining a database of user tendencies within the computer network, receiving sensor data from the user's physical environment via the PDA device, generating query strings using both tendency data and sensor data, retrieving data from external data sources using these generated query strings, organizing the retrieved data info electronic folders, and delivering this organized data to the user via the PDA device. In particular, a data management module anticipates the type of information a user desires by combining real time data taken from a sensor unit within a PDA and data regarding the history of that particular user's tendencies stored within the data management module.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 203,169, filed May 8, 2000, which application is specifically incorporated herein, in its entirety, by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to applications pertaining to information retrieval devices (IRD's) connected to the internet. More specifically, this invention relates to a method and apparatus for anticipating a user's desired information and delivering this information to the user through an IRD device, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA). [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Computers are currently being used as electronic encyclopedias, with searches becoming increasingly sophisticated and with larger amounts of data being available to the user. Computers suitable for performing such tasks are referred to herein as information retrieval devic...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F17/30
CPCG06F17/30867H04R29/00G06F17/3087G06F16/9537G06F16/9535
InventorSHUSTER, GARY STEPHEN
OwnerHOSHIKO