Patent ID: 7587392
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for navigating search results using one or more of a processor and computer storage media, the method comprising: receiving a search query, wherein the search query is received after being input by a user into a web browser; in response to the search query, creating and presenting a separate overlay window having a plurality of individual search results presented therein; receiving a selection of one of the plurality of individual search results presented in the overlay window; presenting, in a document viewing window, content associated with the selected one of the plurality of individual search results, wherein upon such presentation, the overlay window is hidden from view; receiving a first pre-determined command to re-present the overlay window; in response to the received first pre-determined command, re-presenting the overlay window presenting the plurality of individual search results such that the overlay window overlays at least a portion of the document viewing window, wherein prior to said re-presentation the overlay window is hidden from view; visibly distinguishing an individual search result for selection in the overlay window; receiving a second pre-determined command to visibly distinguish an alternative individual search result; and responsive to receiving a second pre-determined command, visibly distinguishing the alternative individual search result for selection in the overlay window.