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Moveable interface to a search engine that remains visible on the desktop

  • US 7,899,802 B2
  • Filed: 04/28/2004
  • Issued: 03/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of performing a search on a search engine interface on a screen of a computer, the method comprising:

  • creating a graphical image of a window for display on the screen of the computer, wherein the window may receive search terms for searching information available to a search engine;

    associating a two dimensional graphical image with said graphical image of a window for display on the screen of the computer, wherein said two dimensional graphical image has a specified shape and color;

    enabling the search engine interface to remain available on the screen for searching information available to the search engine regardless of whether a browser associated with the computer is open or closed;

    enabling the search engine interface to be moved anywhere on the screen;

    performing an aggregate search of said search terms using a plurality of search engines; and

    performing a search based on said search terms of a hard drive associated with said computer.

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