# How a Server Aggregates Comments from Different Websites About One File > A system that collects comments or data from multiple websites about a single photo or video and bundles them together to display on your device. - **Patent:** US 9037656 - **Original title:** Method and system for facilitating interaction with multiple content provider websites - **Owner:** Google Technology Holdings LLC - **Granted:** 2015 - **Status:** Active - **Times cited:** 2 - **Field:** software, consumer_electronics, ai_ml ## What it does This patent describes an intermediary server that acts as a central hub for social media or content platforms. When you upload a photo or video to multiple sites, the server tracks comments or metadata from each site using unique identifiers. It then bundles these disparate comments into a single, organized package. Finally, it sends this package to your device so you can view the original media alongside a unified stream of feedback from every platform simultaneously. ## What it does NOT cover - Does not cover aggregating data without a unique identifier linking the content to the primary file. - Does not cover direct peer-to-peer communication between websites without the intermediary server. - Does not cover displaying information that is not associated with a specific primary photo or video file. ## The clever bit The system uses an intermediary server to act as a translator and filter, ensuring that only comments specifically linked to a single 'primary information' file are grouped together, effectively stitching together separate conversations from different web domains. ## Real-world examples 1. Social media management dashboards like Hootsuite or Sprout Social 2. Aggregated comment sections on cross-platform content tools 3. Unified notification centers for social media activity ## Why it matters This technology attempts to solve the fragmentation of social media, where a user's content exists in silos across different platforms. By centralizing feedback, it enables a unified view of engagement, which is a foundational concept for modern social media management tools and cross-platform analytics dashboards. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does How a Server Aggregates Comments from Different Websites About One File cover? A system that collects comments or data from multiple websites about a single photo or video and bundles them together to display on your device. ### Who owns patent US 9037656? Google Technology Holdings LLC owns this patent, granted in 2015. ### When does this patent expire? This patent is expected to expire on May 19, 2035, when the invention enters the public domain. ### What is patent US 9037656 cited by? This patent has been cited by 2 later patents that build on its ideas. ### What problem does this patent solve? This technology attempts to solve the fragmentation of social media, where a user's content exists in silos across different platforms. By centralizing feedback, it enables a unified view of engagement, which is a foundational concept for modern social media management tools and cross-platform analytics dashboards. ### What does this patent NOT cover? Does not cover aggregating data without a unique identifier linking the content to the primary file. **Full plain-English explainer:** https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9037656/facebook-live-video **Original patent:** https://patents.google.com/patent/US9037656 --- _Source: PatentBrief — https://patentbrief.org. 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