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Drill-down system, method, and computer program product for focusing a search

US8117225B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2008
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for focusing a search. In operation, a first search is performed. Additionally, first search results of the first search are displayed. Further, at least one term of the first search results is identified. Still yet, a second search is performed, based on the at least one term of the first search results. In addition, second search results of the second search are displayed.

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