System and method for dynamically generating a selectable search extension
CA 2561822 C · Owner: Banks, Richard M. · Inventors: Anthony, Colin R.; Banks, Richard M.; Van Dok, Cornelis K.
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A system and related techniques accept user-inputted search terms to perform a search for files within a file system hierarchy. A user searches a current level of a file system (120) by entering a search term in a search term input box (112) of a user interface (104). A search box (114) is dynamically created and may present an extension of the search to a different level (122) in the file system in an attempt to locate more or further matching files or hits. The extension of the search may be automatically generated when an initial search fails to produce any results. When the user does select the selectable search box, the user's search may be seamlessly extended to other files …
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- Filed July 30, 2004 and granted October 16, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 30, 2024.
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