Patent ID: 7933893
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: G06F,G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: defining, by a device operated by a user, a customized viewpoint for the user that includes a preference for the user, wherein the preference provides an association between a data pattern and a computer network resource, in which the data pattern defines an arrangement of user-viewable text; locating, by the user device, the data pattern in a first data structure by determining that the arrangement of user-viewable text matches a portion of text in the first data structure; generating, by the user device, a second data structure including a link indicating the computer network resource associated with the located data pattern, in which generating the second data structure comprises: altering the status of the association in accordance with an offer, from a third party, accepted by the user, wherein the offer comprises an offer to provide the user a benefit having a monetary value in exchange for the user agreeing to include the preference in the customized viewpoint for a predetermined period of time.