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EFFICIENT NAVIGATION OF SEARCH RESULTS

  • US 20090282363A1
  • Filed: 07/22/2009
  • Published: 11/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method using one or more of a processor and computer storage media for navigating search results that are generated in response to a search query, which is input into a first browser window, the method comprising:

  • receiving the search query and in response thereto presenting an overlay window having at least a portion of the search results presented therein, wherein the overlay window is a separate window from the first browser window and is displayed in a view at least partially obstructing a view of the first browser window; and

    navigating between the overlay window and a document viewing window upon receiving input of one or more pre-determined commands, wherein navigating comprises;

    (1) receiving a selection of one of the search results in the overlay window and in response thereto both presenting in the document viewing window content associated with the one of the search results that was selected and hiding the overlay window; and

    (2) receiving a pre-determined command and in response thereto re-presenting the overlay window in a view at least partially obstructing a the view of the document viewing window.

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