Search result snapshot histories
US9798753B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/2425
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and techniques for managing and using search snapshot histories are provided. Some examples provide a Search Snapshot Management Engine (“SSME”), which enables users and or programs through the use of an application programming interface (“API”) to define and manipulate search snapshots. In typical operation, an iteration of a search result is associated with a search snapshot history. A rendering of the search snapshot history may be provided to assist in navigation to other potentially related search iterations and to define new search states for performing searches. In some examples, the SSME may be used to provide search histories to teams for reviewing patent related publications and other types of literature.
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