Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2002-08-22
2009-06-30
Trujillo, James (Department: 2169)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000, C705S014270
Reexamination Certificate
active
07555485
ABSTRACT:
A method and system are disclosed for displaying a search result list in response to a search request from a searcher using a computer network. Ranks in the search result list are auctioned for a search term for a determined display period. A database is maintained to include search listings, where the search listings are associated with a winning bidder for a specified rank in the search result list, the search term and the determined display period. The search result list displayed to the searcher includes search listings ordered in accordance with respective ranks, for the determined display period.
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Spieler William
Trujillo James
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