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Methods and systems for using search and select forms on a mobile device

US9086783B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2012
Grant dateJul 21, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0635
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for providing and using user interfaces for search and select forms on mobile devices. According to one embodiment, providing a user interface of a search function for an application can comprise generating the user interface including a plurality of controls. Each control can be associated with a search criteria and can provide for a selection of one or more values for the associated search criteria. The user interface can be provided to a mobile device. An indication of a selection of one of the controls can then be received from the mobile device. The user interface can be updated based on the selected control being associated with either a single-select criteria or a multi-select criteria. One or more values for the search criteria associated with the selected control can then be received through the updated user interface.

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