SEARCHING DATA USING PRE-PREPARED SEARCH DATA

摘要

Methods and devices for searching are described. In one aspect, the method includes: receiving a search query; identifying a search data file associated with a third party application, the search data file being prepared according to predetermined format rules by the third party application, and stored, prior to receiving the search query; searching, at least a portion of the search data file using the search query to identify information that matches the search query; using the predetermined format rules to identify associated information in the search data file, the associated information being related to the information that matches the search query; obtaining search results from at least one other source; and generating a display of search results based on both the information matching the search query and the associated information, the display including the search results from the at least one other source.

主权项

1. A processor-implemented method of searching of data associated with an electronic device, comprising:
receiving a search query; identifying a search data file associated with a third party application, the search data file being prepared according to predetermined format rules by the third party application, and stored at a location of memory of the electronic device (201); searching at least a portion of the search data file using the search query to identify information that matches the search query; using the predetermined format rules to identify associated information in the search data file that is related to the information that matches the search query; obtaining search results from at least one other source; and displaying search results based on the information matching the search query and the associated information, the display including the search results from the at least one other source.