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Predictive page loading based on text entry and search term suggestions

US9424357B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2011
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9574
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments for predictive page loading. Text entered by a user into a search query form is captured. If an evaluation of the size of the captured text or identity of characters in the captured text in accordance with a confidence criteria indicates that the confidence criteria is met, a speculative search query is provided to a server. The speculative search query includes a selected suggested search term. A received plurality of speculative search results is rendered in a hidden portion of a browser window. In response to receiving a user instruction to execute a committed search query that includes the at least one selected suggested search term, at least a portion of the received plurality of speculative search results is rendered in a visible portion of the browser window.

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