Search tool providing optional use of human search guides
US8266130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 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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