US Patent No: 6,208,986

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Web interface and method for accessing and displaying directory information

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A Web interface and method for displaying directory information are disclosed. The Web interface for displaying directory information comprises a server for receiving a directory request, a request processor operatively connected to the server, wherein the request processor links directory data to a template file (214) in response to the directory request, wherein the template file (214) dynamically creates a response to the directory request, and a publisher for publishing the response. A method for displaying directory information in accordance with the invention comprises the following steps: receiving at least one information request; retrieving data from a directory responding to the information request; correlating the data with a template file to create a response, the template file comprising tags for controlling display of the data; and publishing the response.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONARMONK, NY41578

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cherry, Steve Dresher, PA 5 233
Goodman, David Glasgow, GB 21 327
Schneck, David H Malvern, PA 4 227

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