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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2005
Oliver Hurst-hiller, Redmond, WA (US);
Michael I. Torres, Seattle, WA (US);
Jane T. Kim, Seattle, WA (US);
Oliver Hurst-Hiller, Redmond, WA (US);
Michael I. Torres, Seattle, WA (US);
Jane T. Kim, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A tag management system that enables consolidation, aggregation and/or synchronization of tags between local and remote sources. Further, the system provides users with a single rich view of client and Internet data related to appropriate tagging schemes. The system allows users to import and export tags and taxonomies from online service providers and provides a central location for users to store their tags. The central location is accessible to the user both on the client and for use online.