Methods and apparatus for employing usage statistics in document retrieval
US8001118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/951
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus consistent with the invention provide improved organization of documents responsive to a search query. In one embodiment, a search query is received and a list of responsive documents is identified. The responsive documents are organized based in whole or in part on usage statistics.
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