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Network search access construct for accessing web-based search services

  • US 6,256,623 B1
  • Filed: 06/22/1998
  • Issued: 07/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of accessing web-based search services, the method comprising:

  • receiving keywords specified by a user;

    comparing the keywords to a plurality of tags identifying predetermined search clips for one or more web-based search services, wherein the search clips provide access to and a user-interface for the web-based search services;

    displaying, on a browser page, a list of hyperlinks to search clips that match the keyword;

    receiving a selection from the user wherein the selection indicates one of the hyperlinks to the search clips;

    displaying on the browser page a label and an insert field wherein the label is customized based on a type of search clip;

    receiving a search criteria from the user related to the label displayed;

    translating the search criteria based on a predetermined set of search rules and a predetermined set of requirements of the web-based search service;

    executing a search on the web-based search service; and

    displaying a result of the search on the browser page.

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