Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for distributing and viewing electronic documents. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for distributing electronic versions of printed documents comprising a memory device and a distribution system. The memory device is in operable communication with a content provider and stores at least one electronic document file that is based at least in part on a source electronic document provided by the content provider, wherein the source electronic document is an electronic version of a printed document.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 18, 2007
Date of Patent:
October 15, 2013
Assignee:
Zinio, LLC
Inventors:
Kevin McCurdy, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai, John Kelleher, Richard Maggiotto
Abstract: A bookmarking system including a reader interface configured to cause content to be displayed on an electronic device having a touch-sensitive screen. The system includes a bookmark module configured to add a bookmark when a user swipes downwardly on the screen, wherein the bookmark is a record relating to the content displayed on the screen during the downward swipe.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 11, 2012
Publication date:
December 6, 2012
Applicant:
ZINIO, LLC
Inventors:
Richard A. Maggiotto, Keith B. Nichols, Matthew G. Davis