METHODS FOR LOCATING AN ITEM WHEN A SEARCH MODE IS NOT SELECTED
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1. A method for locating an item on a display device, the method comprising:
- indicating a search mode on the display device in response to receiving a user input when the search mode is not selected;
automatically searching a database for an element that satisfies the user input; and
identifying, on the display device, an element in the database that satisfies the user input.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for locating an item in a window displayed on a display device. The method initializes by receiving a user input when no item is selected within the window. In response to receiving the user input, the method further comprises graphically indicating a search mode on the display device and searching a database associated with the window for an element that satisfies the user input. If an element in the database satisfies the user input, the method further comprises graphically indicating the element in the window.
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1. A method for locating an item on a display device, the method comprising:
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indicating a search mode on the display device in response to receiving a user input when the search mode is not selected; automatically searching a database for an element that satisfies the user input; and identifying, on the display device, an element in the database that satisfies the user input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for locating an item in a window displayed on a display device, the method comprising:
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receiving a user input when no item is selected within the window; and in response to receiving the user input; graphically indicating a search mode on the display device; searching a database associated with the window for an element that satisfies the user input; and if an element in the database satisfies the user input, graphically indicating the element in the window. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer-executed method for locating an item on a display device, the method comprising:
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receiving an input signal indicative of a user input; graphically indicating a search mode on the display device in response to receiving the input signal when the search mode is not selected; automatically searching a database for an element that satisfies the user input; and if an element in the database satisfies the user input, graphically indicating the element on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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