Example of the 'Live Filter' pattern

The user wishes to specify a search by different categories to narrow down results

At apple.com, search results are presented in a visually pleasing way in a drop-down as you type.

At apple.com, search results are presented in a visually pleasing way in a drop-down as you type.

Other example images for the 'Live Filter' pattern

Live filter within the desktop appliation iTunes. Live filter implemented at google suggest – with only one category: search string. At apple.com, search results are presented in a visually pleasing way in a drop-down as you type.
Live filter within the desktop appliation iTunes. Live filter implemented at google suggest – with only one category: search string. At apple.com, search results are presented in a visually pleasing way in a drop-down as you type.