Method and system for performing non-boolean search queries in a graphical user interface
US5842203A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/968
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing system that includes a data store, means for archiving files within the data store, and a graphical user interface is disclosed that uses a novel query system. The query system includes a domain scope control field, a narrowing search control funnel, a specific item search field, and a broadening search control funnel. The domain scope control field allows a user to perform a hierarchical search within a plurality of topics available in the domain control field. The search query generates a search cell. The narrowing search control allows a user to narrow the scope of the search cell. The specific item search field allows a user to identify specific key words to be searched within the search cell. The broadening search control allows a user to broaden the scope of the search cell.
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