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System and method for trail identification with search results

US8589395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2008
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/951
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed for identifying and generating a potential user trail. The trail may be an anticipated browsing path for a user based on current and/or historical browsing data, including search logs, browsing histories, and other data. The trail may be displayed as a search result summary or with individual search results in response to receiving a search query.

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