User interface and method to facilitate hierarchical specification of queries using an information taxonomy
US7395511B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/3328
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A user interface, system, and method are disclosed to facilitate specification of queries and displaying corresponding results. The user interface presents the user with dimensions that contain one or more headings arranged according to an information taxonomy, which can vary based on the intended implementation for the system and user interface. A corresponding filter or query is constructed based on the user selecting of one or more headings. The filter is applied to one or more databases to return results that satisfy the filter. The results are presented in the user interface and can include interactive items based on a particular query as well as can correspond to a fully specified task.
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