Web Services and Information Delivery for Diverse Environments

There is a growing need for techniques that provide alternative means to access Web content and services, be it the ability to browse the Web through a voice interface like the PhoneBrowser, or through a wireless PDA or smart phone. The Web was designed and works well for desktop computers, to be viewed in large screens and through good network connections. However, using the Web through a phone or a small wireless device poses a number of challenges. In this paper, we discuss the issues involved in making existing Web content and services available for diverse environments, and describe PersonalClipper, a system that allows casual users to easily create customized (and simplified) views of Web sites that are well-suited for different types of terminals.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2000
• Where: TES
• Authors: Juliana Freire, Bharat Kumar
• Keywords: Internet Technology, Small Wireless Device, TES 2000, Web Content, Wireless Pda