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Apparatus and method for automatically redirecting a search

US10180985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2015
Grant dateJan 15, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0815
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, computer-readable media and apparatuses for automatically redirecting a search are disclosed. A processor receives a search term, connects to a search server hosting a search site that displays a plurality of sites in response to the search term, receives a selection of a site from the plurality of sites, provides an option to associate the site with the search term and receives a confirmation to associate the site with the search term, where the search term automatically redirects a connection to a server hosting the site and by-passing a connection to the search server hosting the search site when the search term is received at a later time.

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