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Methods And Apparatus For Using Annotated User Interface Widgets In Search Operations

  • US 20090043799A1
  • Filed: 08/06/2007
  • Published: 02/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations, the method comprising:

  • receiving a search phrase related to a user-defined annotation previously associated with a user interface widget of an application;

    determining an application-defined attribute of the user interface widget associated with the annotation based on the search phrase;

    performing a query, including the determined attribute, for retrieving information associated with the user interface widget; and

    providing the information associated with the user interface widget in response to performing the query.

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