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Search results generation and sorting

US8266173B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2007
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/109
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Searching electronic items stored in memory may include receiving search query terms, compiling a list of electronic items containing at least one instance of each query term, and sorting the list of electronic items based on one or more criteria. From the sorted list, search results may be determined and displayed.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.