Patent · US Expired

Parametric searching

US7337166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2005
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for performing parametric searching using a computer. The method includes providing, via a graphical user interface, a name associated with a desired item, and based on the provided name, generating a list of attribute characteristics associated with the name. The method further includes providing at least one specific attribute for at least one of the listed attribute characteristics, performing a search for items having the at least one specific attribute, based on the provided at least one specific attribute, and generating search results that include items having the at least one specific attribute.

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