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Search based on diversity

US10402401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2017
Grant dateSep 3, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0625
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for a search based on diversity is described. The system calculates a diversity index for a result set comprising results for a query. The diversity index is a measure of diversity among the results of the query. The diversity index relates to differences among the results. The system compares the diversity index to a threshold value. Finally, the system expands the query with one or more query terms based on the comparison.

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