Methods and apparatus for mouse-over preview of contextually relevant information
US7047502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/338
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Challenges to the analysis of search results may be mitigated by offering preview information when users navigate a computer-pointing device over pre-designated areas of a search result page. A separate icon in the pre-designated area enhances the advantages by providing intuitive preview ability with seamless and natural control over a variety of preview options, such as the type of preview information and the manner in which it is presented. In addition, while operating a preview-enabled search result page, users' behavior provides data and attributes, which may be re-incorporated into the searching algorithm to improve the relevancy of search results.
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