Methods and apparatus for identifying and providing information sought by a user
US8812474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/9538
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments relate to techniques for performing a search for content, in which a user may issue a search query, and the search engine or engines to which that query is provided may be determined dynamically based on any of a variety of factors. For example, in some embodiments, the search engine or engines to which the query is provided may be determined based on the content of the search query, and/or auxiliary information such as the user's location, demographics, query history and/or browsing history.
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