Abstract: An online search result formatting system and method. The system receives the results of an online search conducted by a user. A view assignment module selects a view template from a plurality of predefined view templates. A content templating module formats the results per the chosen template. An image request system obtains an image representing each search result from the image generation, delivery, and management system. A content population module prepares the content with the results and images in accordance with the selected view template for ultimate display in the user's graphical user interface. The user may select from among the plurality of predefined view templates to alter the display accordingly.

Abstract: A method for folksonomy weighted searching is provided. The method includes identifying two or more Internet resources associated with a folksonomy. One or more words or phrases are identified in the Internet resources. The words or phrases are weighted based on a frequency of use, and a database is generated associating the words or phrases with at least one of the Internet resources.

Abstract: A system and method for digital image generation, delivery, and management is provided. The automated image generation, delivery, and management system and method serves processed images over a network. A requesting application provides a URL in addition to field values. The image delivery system retrieves and serves an image based on the requested URL. A sized image and a default image are saved in a database for rapid retrieval. If the system can generate an image sized to the request, it does so. Otherwise, the system visits the URL to obtain a snapshot of the rendered webpage. If no webpage is available with the URL as provided, the URL is truncated until a displayable webpage is rendered.

Abstract: A system and method for digital image generation, delivery, and management is provided. The automated image generation, delivery, and management system and method serves processed images over a network. A requesting application provides a URL in addition to field values. The image delivery system retrieves and serves an image based on the requested URL. A sized image and a default image are saved in a database for rapid retrieval. If the system can generate an image sized to the request, it does so. Otherwise, the system visits the URL to obtain a snapshot of the rendered webpage. If no webpage is available with the URL as provided, the URL is truncated until a displayable webpage is rendered.

Abstract: An online search result formatting system and method. The system receives the results of an online search conducted by a user. A view assignment module selects a view template from a plurality of predefined view templates. A content templating module formats the results per the chosen template. An image request system obtains an image representing each search result from the image generation, delivery, and management system. A content population module prepares the content with the results and images in accordance with the selected view template for ultimate display in the user's graphical user interface. The user may select from among the plurality of predefined view templates to alter the display accordingly.

Abstract: A system and method to provide interactive search results, wherein interactive icons allow a user to customize displayed search results, thereby providing the user with a robust, tailored environment for providing relevant search results.

Abstract: A system and method for providing focused search term results is provided. The present invention enables a quick and efficient search without having to search more Internet content than necessary for desired information. A user is able to include selected websites, web pages or classifications in a repository to create a limited search universe. The content of the repository can be dynamic in that the search universe may be changed based on the needs or interests of the user.

Abstract: A method for folksonomy weighted searching is provided. The method includes identifying two or more Internet resources associated with a folksonomy. One or more words or phrases are identified in the Internet resources. The words or phrases are weighted based on a frequency of use, and a database is generated associating the words or phrases with at least one of the Internet resources.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an advertisement dragging system. A user is authorized to use a set of internet-based tools by logging into a website, where a set of internet utilization enhancement tools are available on a screen having several different regions. When the user does a search for a product or service, a set of advertisements provided by vendors selling products or services associated to the search term will appear on the screen. The selected advertisements can then be moved to another region of the screen where a longer and complete advertisement including video and/or sound can be played. If the user elects to play the advertisement, the advertiser may wish to reward the user with a special inducement to make a purchase, such as a coupon.