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Deep command search within and across applications

US11347756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2019
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N3/045
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein are mechanisms to allow users to access functionality of applications in a suite of applications. In a first aspect, when a query relating to functionality of an application is received from a user, an index containing both top-level and sub-level functionality is searched. Results are ranked using a trained machine learning model using both context describing user interactions and the search results. A subset of the ranked results are presented to the user as options. In a second aspect the index can comprise entries describing functionality from other applications so that results presented to the user can include cross-application functionality. In a third aspect, the index can be searched using the context prior to receiving a query and adjusting the user interface based on the results. In a fourth aspect, the system can recommend other applications and/or devices that are better suited to a user's intent.

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