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Method and apparatus for reconstructing a search query

US7716201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2006
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/332
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for reconstructing a full query based on a partial query are disclosed. Existing interfaces for search engines may be rigid and require users to submit full queries to perform searched. The methods and systems described herein may solve these problems by allowing a flexible way for users to submit a partial query and reconstruct a full query based on the partial query. A search may then be performed using the reconstructed query.

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