Originally designed for educators who need to track high-quality resources for themselves and their students, URLex makes it easy to exchange and publish URLs of all kinds with others. SRI's proprietary server-based technology provides a centralized bookmark repository that can include associated comments and ratings. URLex accounts on the server can be used to replace an individual's local bookmark collection and can be accessed from anywhere that has a Web connection. Groups can also have URLex accounts, which can be used to store important URLs for a particular project or community. Individuals can easily submit URLs to group accounts to be added to the group's URL collection, effectively updating and enhancing the value of the site.
Users can easily publish their URLs for guests to see.
The URLex user interface allows for spontaneous editing and enriching of URL lists while browsing. Selecting a URL automatically opens a small dialog in the URLex control panel where users can make corrections to the reference or add new comments or ratings. Potential applications include experience-based search, communities of common interest, expert sites, and access to a personal set of URLs from multiple sites and devices. URL Exchange is in development. While much of our technology was researched and developed in response to the introduction of the inkjet printer, SRI's expertise applies to a diverse range of printing and coating technologies and market applications.