Intelligently guiding search based on user dialog

US8788517B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Microsoft Corporation · US

Inventors

• Eric J. Horvitz · Kirkland, US
• William H. Gates, III · Bellevue, US
• Joshua T. Goodman · Redmond, US
• Bradly A. Brunell · Bellevue, US
• Gary W. Flake · Bellevue, US
• Oliver Hurst-Hiller · New York, US
• Kenneth Alan Moss · Redwood City, US
• Raymond E. Ozzie · Seattle, US
• John C. Platt · Redmond, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 28, 2006
• Grant date: Jul 22, 2014
• Expiry date: Apr 11, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06F16/951
• WIPO field: Computer technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is mechanism for guiding computer searches (e.g., web, Internet, intranet . . . ). Machine learning and reasoning mechanisms are employed together with a search engine to facilitate intelligent guidance of queries and results based on a query and responses to computer generated inquires.Also, disclosed is a mechanism that enables users to validate computer-based information. Users can receive a validity metric associated with computer generated or provided results. Validation systems and methods are disclosed to facilitate determining the results including those that employ humans (e.g., referrals, voting . . . ) and/or automated ways (e.g., source analysis, data mining . . . ).