Patent · US Expired

Delivering search results

US8176041B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2005
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/954
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Delivering search results is disclosed. A search term is obtained and categories are determined. Results specific to each category are obtained and ranked based on a criterion that is specific to each category. The results are ranked based at least in part on a topic dependent score and may also be ranked in part on a topic independent score.

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