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Search tool providing optional use of human search guides

US8117196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2006
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/951
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system providing optional use of human search guides to allow a user to select between a human guide assisted search and an automated search. The user is provided with an option of submitting a query requesting assistance of one or more human guides, initiating a search without requesting assistance from human guide(s) using automated results, or a combination of both.

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