Method for performing a search, and computer program product and user interface for same
AssigneeBenjamin Rodefer
InventorsBenjamin Rodefer, Nathan Perkins
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Abstract
A method of accessing computer networks and data sources simultaneously is disclose. The method includes the steps of (a) selecting at least one of a target source to be accessed; and (b) running target parsing tool of said at least one of a target source if parsing is required. Also, there is disclosed a user interface for accessing multiple target sources simultaneously. The user interface includes a text entry field, a scroll-down menu for selecting one or more target sources, and an infobar for displaying information.
Claims20
A method of accessing target sources, said method comprising the steps:
- (a) selecting at least one of said target sources to be accessed;
- and
- (b) running a target parsing tool of said at least one of said target sources, if parsing is required.
A method of previewing search results comprising the steps of:
- receiving a uniform resource locator (URL) for a search results page;
- determining whether there are search results;
- notifying the user of no results and stopping execution of a search, if there are no search results;
- creating a frame set, wherein the frame set comprises a preview area and a search results area.
A user interface for accessing multiple target sources, said user interface comprising:
- a text entry field;
- a scroll-down menu for selecting one or more target sources;
- and
- an infobar for displaying information.
A computer program product for enabling a computer to perform a method of accessing at least one of computer networks and data sources, comprising:
- a computer readable medium, and
- instructions, on said computer readable medium, for:
- (a) selecting at least one of a target source to be accessed;
- and
- (b) running target parsing tool of said at least one of a target source if parsing is required.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.