Appeal No. 2004-0354
Application No. 09/240,118
performance data for loading each of the files associated with
the references is generated and integrated into a graphical
display of the references prior to selection of one of the
references. Thus, a user is informed of the performance of the
computing system with regard to the retrieval of the files
associated with the reference prior to the user selecting the
reference.
Representative independent claim 1 is reproduced as follows:
1. A method of transmitting and displaying files requested
from an inquiring system (client) to a replying system (server)
via a data network, wherein files of a defined format are stored
on the server with references (hyperlinks) to other files,
comprising the steps of:
a) identifying files with references (hyperlinks) to
other files;
b) generating performance data for loading each of said
files associated with said references; and
c) integrating said performance data into a graphical
display of said references prior to selection of one of said
references.
The examiner relies on the following references:
Barrick, Jr. et al. (Barrick) 6,006,260 Dec. 21, 1999
(filed Jun. 3, 1997)
Matthews, III et al. (Matthews) 6,025,837 Feb. 15, 2000
(filed Mar. 29, 1996)
Habusha et al. (Habusha) 6,205,498 Mar. 20, 2001
(filed Apr. 1, 1998)
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