Simple Search - Basics

How to Use Simple Search in Eureka

• 1. Open Simple Search in Eureka [0:00]
  • Simple Search is designed for users who do not search patents every day.
  • To begin, click the Simple Search box on the screen.
  • This opens the Simple Search experience inside Eureka.
• 2. Run a basic keyword search [0:18]
  • On the search page, use the central input box to search patents and literature.
  • Enter a keyword phrase such as wireless phone charging device.
  • Click the Search button on the right.
  • This returns patents containing all of the entered keywords anywhere in the documents.
  • Because the search uses an AND relationship between keywords, results may be broad.
• 3. Use semantic search for similar patents [1:08]
  • Return to the empty search box to start a new search.
  • Paste in a longer example description, such as a wireless charging system.
  • Once your input contains more than 10 keywords, Eureka switches into semantic search mode.
  • Semantic search identifies the main idea of the text and returns the 1,000 most similar patents.
  • Click the same Search button to run the search.
  • In the example shown, this produces a smaller, more relevant set of results.
• 4. Switch between patents and literature results [2:03]
  • In the top-left corner, you can toggle between patents and literature documents.
  • Choose the view you want to review before applying filters or saving results.
• 5. Refine results using filters [2:17]
  • Click All filters to see the available ways to narrow results.
  • Common filters include:
    • Authority
    • Owner
  • A useful AI-based filter is Application domain.
  • Application domain uses AI to analyze full-text documents and extract the main technology applications.
  • These domains are organized into levels, from broad to more specific.
  • In the example, the third-level domain electrical vehicles is excluded because it is not relevant to the search goal.
  • After excluding it, the result set drops significantly, making review easier.
• 6. Save results to a workspace [3:17]
  • When you want to share or organize results, use the batch save icon on the right side.
  • Click Batch save and choose Add new workspace.
  • Enter a workspace name, such as charging workspace.
  • Enter a folder name, such as semantic search.
  • Click Confirm to save the selected data.
  • The results are then stored in the workspace and can be accessed through the provided link.