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Multi-step search result retrieval

US9177058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateNov 18, 2010
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/95
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing search results to a user operating a third-party web page includes receiving a search request from the third-party web page. One or more search results may be identified that satisfy the search request. The one or more search results each have identifying information to be presented to a user, as well as substantive content. A unique identifier, such as an opaque token, is associated with each of the search results. The identification of the one or more results is provided to the third-party web page in a pop-up window or a widget. A request for the content for a selected search result of the one or more search results is received. The unique identifier may be used to validate the request, and the content is provided to the user, either directly or through the widget, on the third-party webpage.

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