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Method and system for improvement of relevance of search results

US8200663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2008
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for improving the relevance of search results is disclosed. Voters who may be human searchers or guides may review search results or other review items associated with a search request or other reference item. A review may be activated based on a usage indicator(s) which may improve utilization of guides. A vote by a voter may be weighted based on a voting history associated with the voter and one or more reference voters who may be designated by the system. A voter may be presented with a group of items for review including simultaneously. A number of comparison voting sessions or elections may be used to determine a rating or ranking of a review item associated with a reference item.

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