QUERYLESS SEARCH BASED ON CONTEXT

摘要

Computer-readable media, computer systems, and computing devices for initiating a queryless search is provided. In this regard, a search can be initiated without a user inputting a query. In one embodiment, the method includes recognizing a search indication provided by a user to indicate a desire to view one or more search results related to content being presented. Such a search indication can be performed without accessing a web page associated with a search engine. In accordance with the search indication, contextual information related to the content being presented can be automatically captured. Thereafter, the captured contextual information is provided to initiate a search for information corresponding with the contextual information. Search results corresponding with the contextual information are received and presented.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method of facilitating a queryless search, the method comprising:
under control of one or more processors configured with computer-executable instructions:
recognizing a search indication provided by a user to indicate a desire to view one or more search results related to content being presented, wherein the search indication is performed without accessing a web page associated with a search engine;in accordance with the search indication, automatically capturing contextual information related to the content being presented;automatically providing the contextual information to initiate a search for information corresponding with the contextual information; andreceiving one or more search results corresponding with the contextual information.