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Qualitative modifier in query input

US11216473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2019
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/248
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, query input from a user; determining, using a processor, whether a qualitative modifier exists in the query input that modifies a subject of the query input; identifying, responsive to determining that a qualitative modifier exists in the query input and by accessing a user profile, at least one user preference associated with the subject of the query input and at least one governing criteria for the identified qualitative modifier; and providing, based on the identifying, query results. Other aspects are described and claimed.

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