Systems and methods for interacting with a client device

Abstract

Novel systems and methods for interacting with a client device are described. The network-based systems and methods of the present teachings are capable of seeking feedback regarding individual performance and seeking information relating to work deliverable, such as assigning individuals tasks, conveying a “to-do list,” sharing an agenda between two or more users and managing goals of teams and/or individuals.

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         16 . A method of seeking feedback, said method comprising:
 subscribing, using a feedback plugin, to be notified when a web browser visits one or more predefined web pages;   receiving a notification at a feedback plugin that said web browser has visited or is visiting one or more said predefined web pages on a client device, which is associated with a user, wherein said feedback plugin is communicatively coupled to said client device;   transforming said feedback plugin from a non-active state to an active state;   retrieving, using said feedback plugin and in response to said receiving of said notification, at least a portion of one or more said predefined web pages from said client device into said feedback plugin;   analyzing, using said feedback plugin, at least said portion of one or more said predefined web pages to identify information relating to potential mention of one or more individuals in one or more said predefined web pages;   conveying said information relating to potential mention of one or more of said individuals from said feedback plugin to a feedback server to gain insight into whether said information relating to potential mention of one or more of said individuals in one or more of said predefined web pages is related to one or more relevant individuals, wherein one or more of said relevant individuals are those that said user is qualified to provide feedback for;   accepting from said feedback server a user profile for one or more of said relevant individuals;   displaying and/or causing to display, using said feedback server and/or said feedback plugin and on or adjacent to one or more of said predefined web pages on said client device, said user interface and/or a panel for obtaining feedback on at least some of said relevant individuals, wherein said user interface and/or said panel is constructed using said user profile, wherein in said displaying and/or said causing to display, said web server provides said one or more said predefined web pages and said feedback server and/or said feedback plugin provides said user interface and/or said panel, and wherein said feedback server is different from said web server; and   wherein in said displaying and/or said causing to display, said user interface and/or said panel does not seek feedback regarding products and/or business entities.   
     
     
         17 . The method of seeking feedback of  claim 16 , wherein said receiving said notification at said feedback plugin includes:
 monitoring, using said feedback plugin, for receipt of a document object model (“DOM”) mutation event notification from said client device when structure of a DOM associated with the predefined website undergoes a change;   receiving, at said feedback plugin, said DOM mutation event notification from said client device; and   wherein said monitoring one or more applications includes monitoring a signal produced by one or more of said applications and said signal is not supported or not documented by said electronic content provider or application vendor.   
     
     
         18 . The method of seeking feedback of  claim 17 , wherein said monitoring one or more applications includes monitoring a signal generated by interaction of said user with said application. 
     
     
         19 . The method of seeking feedback of  claim 18 , wherein said interaction of said user include any one action chosen from a group comprising mouse clicks, keyboard presses, screen touches and gestures. 
     
     
         20 . The method of seeking feedback of  claim 17 , wherein said monitoring includes monitoring DOM mutation events to identify a condition when said DOM mutation event matches a predefined attribute selector, and wherein said transforming includes transforming said feedback plugin from said inactive state to an active state when said DOM mutation event matches said predefined attribute selector. 
     
     
         21 . The method of seeking feedback of  claim 20 , wherein said predefined attribute selector is a cascading style selector. 
     
     
         22 . The method of seeking feedback of  claim 17 , wherein said DOM mutation event is generated at beginning, end or reiteration of an animation event. 
     
     
         23 . The method of seeking feedback of  claim 17 , further comprising receiving, at said feedback plugin, a grant of subscription from said web browser, wherein said subscribing includes parsing a manifested file on said feedback plugin, and said manifested file includes a list of one or more predefined web pages, and wherein said receiving includes receiving notification when said web browser visits one or more of said predefined web pages listed in said manifested file.