SEARCH TOOL PROVIDING OPTIONAL USE OF HUMAN SEARCH GUIDES
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
- receiving a query;
a processor directing the query to a destination;
obtaining a search result based on the destination; and
wherein the destination comprises a search engine determined by a searcher or the searcher.
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Abstract
A method and system providing optional use of human search guides to allow a user to select between a human guide assisted search and an automated search. The user is provided with an option of submitting a query requesting assistance of one or more human guides, initiating a search without requesting assistance from human guide(s) using automated results, or a combination of both.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
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receiving a query; a processor directing the query to a destination; obtaining a search result based on the destination; and wherein the destination comprises a search engine determined by a searcher or the searcher. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A search apparatus comprising:
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a device originating a query; and a server directing the query to a destination, and obtaining a search result based on the destination, wherein the destination comprises a search engine determined by a searcher or the searcher.
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20. A persistent computer readable storage medium storing therein a program for causing a computer to execute an operation including responding to a search request, comprising:
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receiving a query; directing the query to a destination; obtaining a search result based on the destination; and wherein the destination comprises a search engine determined by a searcher or the source of the query.
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