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Providing a search service convertible between a search window and an image display window

US9066137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2011
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/6125
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing a search service and a display apparatus applying the same are provided. According to the search service providing method, a search window for doing an Internet search is displayed on a partial area of the screen that displays an image. The search window can be converted into an image display window in response to receiving a specific manipulation input by a user, thereby allowing the user to use the search service while converting between the use of the search window and video watching.

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