Moveable interface to a search engine that remains visible...

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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

LeRoux, Etienne P (Department: 2161)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Search engines

C707S707000, C715S788000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07899802

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for a moveable search engine interface that remains visible on the desktop are provided. In one embodiment, a search engine interface is created by displaying a graphical image of a window on a screen of the computer. The window may receive search terms for searching information available to a search engine. The search engine interface is also created by associating a two dimensional graphical image that has a specified shape and color with the window. The search engine interface is designed to remain available on the screen of the computer regardless of whether a browser associated with the computer is open or closed. Further the search engine interface is designed to be moved anywhere on the screen.

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