javascript search after user stops typing
//setup before functions
var typingTimer; //timer identifier
var doneTypingInterval = 5000; //time in ms, 5 second for example
var $input = $('#myInput');
//on keyup, start the countdown
$input.on('keyup', function () {
clearTimeout(typingTimer);
typingTimer = setTimeout(doneTyping, doneTypingInterval);
});
//on keydown, clear the countdown
$input.on('keydown', function () {
clearTimeout(typingTimer);
});
//user is "finished typing," do something
function doneTyping () {
//do something
}