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Methods and apparatus for employing usage statistics in document retrieval

US8001118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2001
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2027

Classification

  • 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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