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Providing search results based on execution of applications

US10140378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2016
Grant dateNov 27, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes displaying a first graphical user interface (GUI) via a first native application installed on a mobile computing device. The first GUI is configured to accept a search query, including one or more search terms, and transmit the search query to a search engine. The method includes receiving search results including a post execution view of a second native application for display on the touchscreen. The post execution view is a second GUI providing access to a function associated with the second native application. The method includes, at the search engine, identifying, based on the search terms of the search query, the second native application in an index that stores information and code related to native applications. The method includes executing code associated with the second native application to generate a post execution view. The method includes transmitting the post execution view to the mobile computing device.

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