Methods And Apparatus For Using Annotated User Interface Widgets In Search Operations
First Claim
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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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method is described for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations including receiving a search phrase related to a user-defined annotation previously associated with a user interface widget of an application. An application-defined attribute of the user interface widget associated with the annotation is determined based on the search phrase. A query, including the determined attribute, is performed for retrieving information associated with the user interface widget. The information associated with the user interface widget is provided in response to performing the query.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations, the method comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A device for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations, the device comprising:
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an annotation user interface component configured to receive a search phrase related to a user-defined annotation previously associated with a user interface widget of an application; and a search/index manager component configured to determine an application-defined attribute of the user interface widget associated with the annotation based on the search phrase and to perform a query, including the determined attribute, for retrieving information associated with the user interface widget; wherein the annotation user interface component is further configured to provide the information associated with the user interface widget in response to performing the query. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A server for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations, the device comprising:
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an annotation event monitor component configured to receive a search phrase related to a user-defined annotation previously associated with a user interface widget of an application; a search/index manager component configured to determine an application-defined attribute of the user interface widget associated with the annotation based on the search phrase and to perform a query, including the determined attribute, for retrieving information associated with the user interface widget; and a share manager component configured to provide the information associated with the user interface widget in response to performing the query.
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22. Apparatus for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations, the apparatus comprising:
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means for receiving a search phrase related to a user-defined annotation previously associated with a user interface widget of an application; means for determining an application-defined attribute of the user interface widget associated with the annotation based on the search phrase; means for performing a query, including the determined attribute, for retrieving information associated with the user interface widget; and means for providing the information associated with the user interface widget in response to performing the query.
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23. A computer readable medium containing a computer program, executable by a machine, for using annotated user interface widgets in search operations, the computer program comprising executable instructions for:
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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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