Methods, devices, and computer program products for limiting search scope based on navigation of a menu screen
US8577417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/332
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating an electronic device includes displaying a search field in a menu screen including a plurality of icons representing respective application programs. Selection of at least one of the plurality of icons is visually indicated responsive to navigation of the menu screen. A search scope is limited to at least one database associated with at least one application program represented by the selected at least one of the plurality of icons. The at least one database is searched using the limited search scope responsive to entry of a search string including one or more alphanumeric characters in the search field. If found in the at least one database, at least one search result including the search string is displayed. Related devices and computer program products are also discussed.
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