Patent ID: 6041326
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for enhanced on-line search processing in a distributed computer network which includes at least one on-line search engine at a network site remote from a local network site, said method comprising the steps of:designating an independent user-defined plug-in program to be stored at said local network site for limiting the scope of on-line data searches;transmitting at least one search parameter from said local network site to said at least one on-line search engine at said network site remote from said local network site to initiate a search by said on-line search engine throughout said distributed computer network for data related to said at least one search parameter; andautomatically linking said independent user-defined plug-in program with said at least one search parameter such that a result of said search initiated throughout said distributed computer network will be filtered utilizing both said at least one search parameter and said independent user-defined plug-in program.