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Fault-tolerant search

US9934308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 3, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/3322
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a method comprises performing a first search based on a first text string; based on the first search, identifying one or more search results; after identifying the one or more search results, causing the one or more search results to be displayed; while the one or more search results are displayed: receiving input that changes the first text string to a modified text string; in response to receiving the input: performing a second search based, at least in part, on a portion of the modified text string, and determining that no search results are identified based on the second search; after determining that no search results are identified based on the second search, continuing to display the one or more search results; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices.

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