This patent discloses improvements related to how web browsers access a homepage or starting page by integrating homepage selection information. More specifically, the patent discloses methods that allow users to choose multiple homepages using selection criteria such as time, time range, location, or location range of a device. The methods allow a user to select both the types of home pages to view, as well as the criteria determining the circumstances for viewing. This could be accomplished by a secure login or the execution of a specific program.
This patent would be of interest to any company developing or delivering web browser solutions to the marketplace, as well as any internet search engine company.
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