User interface for providing third party content as an RSS feed
First Claim
1. A method of providing content as an RSS feed over a network, comprising:
- receiving a search query for content over the network;
providing a result based on the search query, the result being subscribed to as the RSS feed;
repeating the search query to obtain another result associated with the content; and
if the result and the other result are substantially different, providing an RSS alert based, in part, on the difference.
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Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus are directed to managing a subscription to an RSS feed. A search component enables searching over a network for content associated with an RSS feed. In one embodiment, the search component receives a search query in the form of a structured query language (SQL), Boolean expression, or the like. The search component may search for content based on the search query and validate the RSS feed associated with the results from the search. A list of validated RSS feeds may be sent to the user. The user may then select from the list and subscribe to a validated RSS feed. In addition, the user may employ the search query as an RSS feed. Thus, the same search may be performed automatically and the results compared to the previous search results. If a change in the search results is detected, the user may be alerted.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of providing content as an RSS feed over a network, comprising:
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receiving a search query for content over the network;
providing a result based on the search query, the result being subscribed to as the RSS feed;
repeating the search query to obtain another result associated with the content; and
if the result and the other result are substantially different, providing an RSS alert based, in part, on the difference. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for use in providing content as an RSS feed over a network, comprising:
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a subscription component that is operative to perform actions, comprising;
receiving a search query for content;
performing the search query to determine a result; and
enabling a client to subscribe to the search query result as the RSS feed; and
a collector that is operative to perform action, comprising;
repeating the search query to determine another result; and
if the result and the other result substantially differ, enabling an RSS alert to be provided to the client. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A server that is configured for use in providing content as an RSS feed over a network, comprising:
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a transceiver for receiving and for sending information over the network; and
program code that is operative to perform actions comprising;
receiving a search query for use in searching for content over the network;
performing the search query to obtain a result, the result being selectable as an RSS feed;
repeating the search query to determine another result; and
if the result and the other result substantially differs, sending an RSS alert indicating that the result of the search query has changed. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A client that is operative for providing content as an RSS feed over a network, comprising:
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a memory component for storing data; and
a processing component for executing data that enables actions, including;
entering a query for use in searching for content over the network;
receiving a result associated with the query;
subscribing to the result as the RSS feed; and
receiving an RSS alert indicating a difference between the result of the query and another result of an automatic search based on the query. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A processor readable medium that includes data, wherein the execution of the data provides for providing content as an RSS feed over a network, comprising:
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determining a result of a search query for content;
subscribing to the result of the search query as an RSS feed; and
receiving an RSS alert indicating a detection of a difference between the result of the search query and another result of an automatic performing of the search query.
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