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Method for automatically linking index data with image data in a search system

  • US 5,930,802 A
  • Filed: 11/29/1996
  • Issued: 07/27/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for automatically linking index data with image data, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (i) inputting a search data such as a keyword;

    (ii) performing a search on the basis of the search data inputted in step (i);

    (iii) outputting a result of the search performed in step (ii);

    (iv) determining whether or not an image display command is inputted;

    (v) loading a relevant compact disc read only memory into a drive when it is determined in step (iv) that the image display command is inputted;

    (vi) determining whether or not a first link data of a first recording medium is connected with a second link data of a second recording medium when it is determined in step (v) that the relevant compact disc read only memory is loaded into the drive; and

    (vii) outputting a linked image data such as drawings recorded on the second recording medium when it is determined in step (vi) that the first link data is connected with the second link data,wherein the first recording medium has both an index database and the first link data recorded thereon, where said first link data is a separate link signal which is added to each of record units of the index database and is not related to a search item, and said second recording medium has both an image database and the second link data recorded thereon.

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