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Method and apparatus for performing supplemental searches over a network

DC CAFC
  • US 6,349,295 B1
  • Filed: 12/31/1998
  • Issued: 02/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for searching a database, comprising the steps of:

  • operating a first application program, the first application program being selected from a group consisting of a word processing program, a spreadsheet program and a database management program;

    receiving a command from a user during operation of the first application program to initiate a search of a selected search term, said search being launched from said first application program and said search being performed on a background thread on said database over a network;

    initiating said search using a search tool responsive to said received command without preempting said fist application program; and

    providing access to results of said search to said user.

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