Automatic reuse of user-specified content in queries

摘要

A device and method for reusing user-specified content is provided. After generation of a query comprising parameters explicitly set by the user, the explicitly set parameters are stored in a parameter store. If a subsequent query is generated without any explicitly set parameters, the stored parameters are automatically applied to the subsequent query, and the modified query is then transmitted to an online service, such as an e-commerce site or search engine. User query preference history may be stored for use in modifying a subsequent theory. In addition, the user may navigate to specially designated content on a page, and when the content is in focus, the user may optionally copy the content for reuse in generating a further query or for publication.

主权项

1. A method implemented at a communication device, the method comprising:
receiving a first input comprising a first search keyword and at least one explicitly specified parameter value for use in a query to be transmitted to a first online service; in response to receiving a search command,
generating a first query comprising the first search keyword and the at least one explicitly specified parameter value;transmitting the first query to the first online service; andstoring the at least one explicitly specified parameter value in association with the first search keyword at the communication device; receiving a second input comprising a second search keyword for use in a query to be transmitted to the first online service or to another online service; and in response to receiving a further search command,
generating a second query comprising the second search keyword;in response to determining that the second search keyword matches the first search keyword and that the second input does not include any explicitly specified parameter values, using one or more of the at least one explicitly specified parameter values associated with the first search keyword to modify the second query;transmitting the modified second query to the first or other online service.