System and method for a unified and blended search

Details System and method for a unified and blended search System and method for a unified and blended search

2004-01-26

2008-03-18

Lee, Wilson (Department: 2163)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07346613

ABSTRACT:
A system, method, and computer-accessible medium for a unified search of disparate resources are provided. The system and method determine the most relevant disparate resources in which to search and blend the most relevant results from the search for presentation to the user in an integrated manner.

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