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Method and system for processing ambiguous, multi-term search queries

  • US 20070061321A1
  • Filed: 09/27/2005
  • Published: 03/15/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of processing a search query entered by a user of a device having a text input interface with overloaded keys, said search query being directed at identifying an item from a set of items, each of said items having one or more associated descriptors, said method comprising:

  • (a) receiving from the user an ambiguous search query directed at identifying a desired item, said search query comprising a prefix substring of each of at least two words relating to said desired item;

    (b) dynamically identifying a group of one or more items from said set of items having one or more descriptors matching said search query as said user enters each character of said search query; and

    (c) outputting identification of said one or more items of said group identified in (b) to be displayed on the device operated by said user.

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