Search criteria control system and method

A method and system is provided for controlling search criteria when searching databases using active controls. In one aspect, a search criteria control bar (SCCB) displays results of a search by identifying category selections and keywords. Category selections may be identified by a unique delimite...

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Main Author BLACKWELL JASON M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.06.2012
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A method and system is provided for controlling search criteria when searching databases using active controls. In one aspect, a search criteria control bar (SCCB) displays results of a search by identifying category selections and keywords. Category selections may be identified by a unique delimiter and any keywords may also be identified by another unique identifier. A user may optionally narrow a search by selecting any active category or active keyword(s) that may be identified in the results summary by simply clicking on the appropriate choice. This may cause only those pages associated with the selected keyword or category to be displayed. Conversely, a user may alter a search by eliminating a keyword or category from the results by a one-click action. Further, the search and results may be limited by user preferences. In this manner, a user may be able to intuitively control searches with more refinement and efficiency.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20090348047