Providing suggestions during formation of a search query
US8667004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/90324
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments enable information, in addition to textual information, to be presented to a user when the user enters a search query in a search box forming part of a user interface of an application. In one or more embodiments, a Web browser provides a search box in which a user can enter a search query. While the user is entering a search query, the Web browser can communicate with a third-party search provider to receive information, such as non-textual information, which can be presented to the user to assist in formulating their search query. The non-textual information can include images and other visual information of a non-textual nature.
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