Database search system and method of determining a value of a keyword in a search
US7716219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/944
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods of determining values of keywords in an internet search are described. According to one aspect of the invention, a method comprises steps of receiving keywords entered for a plurality of searches; detecting converted transactions associated with the plurality of searches; analyzing the converted transactions; and determining values associated with the keywords based upon the converted transactions. According to other aspects of the invention, methods for recommending subsets of keywords and for recommending keywords based upon converted transactions and click through rates are disclosed. A database search system is also disclosed.
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