Data sharing
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1. A method of performing a search, said method comprising:
- receiving user input that specifies;
a) a search context; and
b) a search query;
based on the search context, selecting which server of a plurality of available servers to send the search query to; and
sending the search query to the selected server.
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Abstract
A technique for sharing data is disclosed. The technique comprises performing a search in a first application to obtain a first search result, transferring search data associated with the search to a second application, and providing, in the second application, a second search result based on the search data.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of performing a search, said method comprising:
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receiving user input that specifies;
a) a search context; and
b) a search query;
based on the search context, selecting which server of a plurality of available servers to send the search query to; and
sending the search query to the selected server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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presenting an instant messaging user interface comprising a plurality of controls for selecting different search contexts;
receiving, in the user interface, a selection of a particular context;
receiving a search query in the user interface;
based on the particular context, selecting a server of a plurality of available servers to send the search query to;
sending the search query to the selected server;
receiving a search result from the selected server; and
presenting the search result in the instant messaging user interface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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