Method and system for performing search using acronym

Details Method and system for performing search using acronym Method and system for performing search using acronym

2006-07-18

2009-08-18

Luu, Sy D (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S968000, C715S859000, C715S713000, C715S716000, C715S719000, C715S720000, C715S721000, C715S738000, C715S739000, C715S805000, C715S853000, C715S825000, C715S210000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07577921

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for facilitating efficient local search using acronym are disclosed. According to one aspect of the techniques, a graphic user interface is provided to accept inputs from a user; letters successively entered as the inputs from the user are received; and titles are then progressively reduced and displayed in accordance with the letters, wherein the titles have words each beginning with one of the letters.

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