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Searching and accessing application functionality

US9720672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2014
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/445
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes receiving, at a computing device, search results transmitted from a search system in communication with the computing device. The search results include a header for an application executable on the computing device and application access mechanisms associated with the header. Each application access mechanism has a reference to the application and indicates one or more performable operations for the application. The method further includes displaying, on a display in communication with the computing device, a graphical user interface including the header and user selectable access links grouped with the header. Each access link is associated with an application access mechanism for the application.

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