Patent ID: 6732102
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer-implemented method for automated data extraction from a Web site, comprising:(a) navigating to a Web site during a design phase; (b) extracting data elements associated with said Web site and producing a visible display corresponding to said extracted data elements; (c) selecting and storing at least one Page ID data element in said display from said data elements; (d) selecting and storing one or more Extraction data elements in said display; (e) selecting and storing at least one Base ID data element having an offset distance from said Extraction elements; (f) setting a tolerance for possible deviation from said offset distance; and (g) renavigating to said Web site during a playback phase and extracting data from said Extraction data elements if said Page ID data element is located in said Web site and if said offset distance of said Base ID data element has not changed by more than said adjustable tolerance.