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Modifying search result ranking based on implicit user feedback

US8661029B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2006
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and techniques relating to ranking search results of a search query include, in general, subject matter that can be embodied in a computer-implemented method that includes determining a measure of relevance for a document result within a context of a search query for which the document result is returned, the determining being based on a first number in relation to a second number, the first number corresponding to longer views of the document result, and the second number corresponding to at least shorter views of the document result; and outputting the measure of relevance to a ranking engine for ranking of search results, including the document result, for a new search corresponding to the search query. The subject matter described in this specification can also be embodied in various corresponding computer program products, apparatus and systems.

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