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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SEARCH SERVICE DURING PROGRAM BROADCASTING

  • US 20100162164A1
  • Filed: 12/18/2009
  • Published: 06/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving a search request from a user terminal during a broadcast program;

    determining whether the search request matches with criteria of a search engine for providing a first search window to the search area, wherein the first search window is to display a representative keyword that is automatically provided as an input for searching, wherein the criteria for the matching is based on an identification of the broadcast program;

    determining whether the search request matches with the criteria for providing a second search window formed adjacent to the first search window, wherein the second search window is to display a search word that is related to the broadcast program and the search word is a completed search word automatically being provided as an input;

    determining whether the search request matches with the criteria for providing a third search window formed adjacent to at least one of the first search window and the second search window, wherein the third search window is to display a real-time hot-topic search word automatically being provided as an input; and

    is providing a search window based on the determination.

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