Patent ID: 8510427

Claim:
A computer implemented method for identifying referenced content within an online presentation environment comprising: upon entry of a statement into an online presentation user interface related to specific content of a presentation being presented within the online presentation environment, identifying the specific content within the presentation; determining, using a processor, a location of a presentation pointer within the presentation, wherein determining comprises: logging, within a pointer location log, locations of the presentation pointer as the presentation pointer is used during the presentation; storing a first time when the statement begins to be entered; storing a second time upon completion of the statement; computing an estimated location of the presentation pointer using the first time and the second time, wherein the pointer location estimate is a weighted mean that estimates the position of the pointer prior to entry of the statement; retrieving from the pointer location log a specific location that is nearest the estimated location; and storing the specific location to identify the specific content in relation to the statement; and upon subsequent selection of the statement, displaying the specific content.