Method of searching across media and source types
US7653614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/904
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, signal, user interface, and software for searching information across different media types and sources is disclosed. The method includes identifying a search criteria and subsequently searching for information across one or more media types or sources based upon the search criteria. The search may also be conducted giving regard to user interaction information such as most recently viewed, most frequently viewed, preferences, etc. The media information may be stored locally or remotely and is presented to a user using a single user interface.
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