Patent ID: 6721732
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A quick search entry method for pre-filling search criteria into a search form based on search criteria provided in a prior search, the method comprising:receiving a unique user identifier, receiving zero or more search criteria from the user, writing to a storage mechanism the search criteria such that it is associated with the identifer, and sending the search criteria for use by an Information Location Mechanism (ILM); then subsequently receiving a unique user identifier, receiving the unique user identifier, receiving a default search form, merging the search crieteria into the default search form, and sending the merged search form to the user; whereby previous search sriteria is retrieved automatially, saving the user from having to remember exactly what search criteria was perviously entered, or from having to reenter that search criteria, or from having to eplicitly store and recall that search criteria.