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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2007
Jason S. Flaks, Redmond, WA (US);
John M. Thornton, Kirkland, WA (US);
Ryan Kabir, Bellevue, WA (US);
Jason S. Flaks, Redmond, WA (US);
John M. Thornton, Kirkland, WA (US);
Ryan Kabir, Bellevue, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
In one or more embodiments, a tag is provided and includes a property that associates a strongly typed variable with the tag. Strongly typed variables can include any suitable types. For example, in at least some embodiments, the strongly typed variable is a people type that allows the tag to be associated with an individual person or group of people by virtue of a unique identification that is associated with the person or group. Strongly typed tags can then serve as a foundation upon which various other types of information and services can be provided to enhance the user experience.