Quick Searching UI for a Better User Experience
First Claim
1. A computer system comprising:
- a display device;
a user interface comprising;
a search entry field for accepting input of at least one character; and
at least one icon, said icon comprising a graphical representation of an application for display on said display device, said application comprising any of a program running binary code and a website;
a processor to execute program instructions for launching an operating system and passing program instructions to said operating system in response to said at least one character being entered into said search entry field or in response to said at least one icon being selected for launching of said application; and
said operating system for carrying out instructions received from said user interface.
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Abstract
A Quick Search User Interface (UI) comprises a search entry field for inputting characters, e.g. search terms. The Quick Search UI further comprises icons that are graphical representations of applications. The Quick Search UI subsequently launches an operating system and passes the user action to the operating system. The operating system uses this information to generate search results comprising websites, program files, videos, etc. Alternatively, the operating system launches the application(s) selected by the user. Icons displayed on the user interface are ordered, for example, according to a company'"'"'s willingness to pay more money for a more prominent spot or according to user preferences. The Quick Search UI can be customized using skins with themes, such as musicians, geographic locations, and/or products. The icons can be displayed according to which application provider pays the highest premium, or according to user preference.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer system comprising:
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a display device; a user interface comprising; a search entry field for accepting input of at least one character; and at least one icon, said icon comprising a graphical representation of an application for display on said display device, said application comprising any of a program running binary code and a website; a processor to execute program instructions for launching an operating system and passing program instructions to said operating system in response to said at least one character being entered into said search entry field or in response to said at least one icon being selected for launching of said application; and said operating system for carrying out instructions received from said user interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer implemented method for inputting at least one character into a user interface before an operating system is launched, comprising the steps of:
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suspending said operating system; launching a user interface, said user interface stored on at least one computer, said user interface comprising a search entry field and at least one icon, said icon comprising a graphical representation of an application; receiving at least one character entered into said search entry field; launching an operating system; passing said at least one character to said operating system; and launching said application in response to receiving said at least one character. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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