Web annotation tools have emerged as valuable instruments for online learning and knowledge management. However, most existing systems remain limited to text-based highlighting and commenting, lacking intelligent features that actively support comprehension and knowledge retention. This paper presents Highlight Notes, an AI-enhanced browser extension built on the Chrome Manifest V3 architecture that integrates persistent text annotation with color-coded highlights and notes, AI-powered voice note recording using the Web Speech API for transcription and Google Gemini for context-aware transcript refinement, on-demand AI flashcard generation from highlighted paragraphs with diverse question types, AI-powered quiz evaluation that semantically assesses user answers, and comprehensive export functionality supporting PDF and JSON formats with full Arabic and right-to-left text rendering. The system employs a client-server architecture with a PHP/MySQL backend and supports bilingual content in both English and Arabic. The extension incorporates a multi-node text highlighting algorithm that robustly handles text spanning complex DOM structures, along with an annotation statistics dashboard for monitoring user engagement. Experimental evaluation with university students demonstrates that AI-powered voice notes reduce note-taking time compared with typed notes, while the flashcard and quiz functionality significantly improves short-term knowledge retention. The system is designed to prioritize user control, privacy, and educational effectiveness.

Conference Title

International Conference on FutureTech 2026 (ICFT)

Conference Country

Jordan

Conference Date

Oct. 18, 2026 - Oct. 22, 2026

Conference Sponsor

IEEE ComSoc, IEEE SMC, IEEE Advanced Technology for Humanity, SAP, Arab Bank, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, Fahd Bin Sultan University