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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 02, 2004
Jason Karls, Burlingame, CA (US);
Ruben E. Ortega, Seattle, WA (US);
Udi Manber, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Jason Karls, Burlingame, CA (US);
Ruben E. Ortega, Seattle, WA (US);
Udi Manber, Palo Alto, CA (US);
A9.com, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
Graphical user interfaces that are well suited for displaying search results from multiple search categories are described. In one aspect of the invention, a graphical user interface is provided that includes a window having at least two panes that are arranged to display search results from searches in different search categories. Each pane can be presented in an open state suitable for displaying information and a closed state. A user may adjust the relative sizes of the panes and the user may switch the panes between the open and closed states.