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System and method for floating index navigation

US8499000B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2009
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/90328
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System and method for implementing a floating index navigation tool are described. In one embodiment, the method includes, in response to a user's updating a search term, building first and second search queries; issuing the first and second search queries to at least one database comprising a searchable index of content; and responsive to receipt of search results from the first and second search queries, displaying the first query search results in a first manner and displaying the second query search results in a second manner different than the first manner.

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