Since most Web search services rely solely on the examination of unstructured textual information, they can not accurately locate the relevant information. Current search tools use the shotgun approach. Every item matching a search term is returned. MetaStar Search is a significant departure from existing search methods in that it uses a rifle approach. Rather than requesting information the old way, MetaStar Search puts the power in the user's hands.
Users specify information sought, and initiate searches from their Web browser.
Searches are executed against ISO 23950 compliant servers around the world. MetaStar Search uses an open search protocol, which allows simultaneous searches of any number of servers. This feature eliminates the time-consuming searching of many services separately. Develop and customize your own user search interfaces. Incorporate key functionality directly into your applications.