Graphical Interface for Web Page Hyperlink Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

The process of creating and hosting web pages is complex and expensive for individuals, especially those aiming to establish e-commerce websites, as it requires knowledge of HTML and interaction with website development companies and internet service providers, making it difficult to implement marketing and sales transaction features.

Innovation Solution

A method using a graphical user interface to assist website designers in creating and hosting web pages, allowing users to design and implement marketing elements like banner ads and links, as well as e-commerce features such as shopping carts and auctions, without requiring extensive HTML knowledge or direct interaction with developers or ISPs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If an individual creates and hosts a web page using traditional methods (HTML knowledge, website development companies, ISPs), then the web page can be published and accessed over the internet, but the process becomes time-consuming, expensive, and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweb page publishing capabilityVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system allows individuals to create and host their own web pages without requiring external website development companies or ISPs. The platform provides self-contained tools for web page creation, marketing element integration, and hosting, enabling users to independently manage their entire web presence

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple previously separate services into a single integrated platform: web page creation tools, marketing element management, hosting services, and domain registration are all merged into one system, eliminating the need to coordinate with multiple external providers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Manufacturing precision

If an individual hires a website development company to create and host a web page, then professional web pages can be produced, but the process becomes expensive and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweb page qualityVSAvoiddevelopment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides pre-built templates, pre-configured marketing elements, and pre-established hosting infrastructure that are ready for immediate use. Users can quickly deploy professional-quality web pages by selecting and customizing pre-prepared components rather than building everything from scratch

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The platform offers pre-designed templates and reusable marketing elements that can be copied and adapted for different web pages. Users can replicate successful designs and marketing strategies without requiring extensive design expertise or time investment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If an individual wants to establish an e-commerce website with marketing features, then business capabilities are enhanced, but the complexity and cost of implementation increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvee-commerce functionalityVSAvoidimplementation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The platform provides a universal set of tools that support multiple functions: web page creation, marketing element management, e-commerce functionality, and hosting services. A single platform delivers diverse capabilities that previously required separate specialized services

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system breaks down e-commerce website creation into manageable segments: basic web page structure, marketing elements (banner ads, links), e-commerce features (shopping carts, auctions), and hosting. Each segment can be independently configured and activated based on user needs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If an individual separately contracts with a website development company and an ISP, then web page creation and hosting are achieved, but the process becomes inefficient and costly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweb page hosting capabilityVSAvoidprocess efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges website development services and ISP hosting services into a single integrated platform. Users interact with one provider for both creation and hosting, eliminating the inefficiencies of coordinating between separate companies and reducing overall process time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11763316B2Server system configured to provide graphical user interface for modifying web pages to include hyperlinks
Publication Date: 2023.09.19 DISTEFANO WEBSITE INNOVATIONS LLC
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AI summary

A method, within and by a computer hardware system that is configured to serve a first web page associated with a first user and a second web page associated with a second user, includes the following. A reciprocal arrangement is established between the first web page and the second web page based upon both the first and second users opting to participate in the reciprocal arrangement. A second functional identification element associated with the first entity is included within the second web page and based upon the reciprocal arrangement. A first functional identification element associated with the second entity is included within the first web page and based upon the reciprocal arrangement. The second functional identification element includes a link to the first web page, and the first functional identification element includes a link to the second web page.