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Modifying search result ranking based on a temporal element of user feedback

US9092510B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2007
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/447
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a method that includes: obtaining user feedback associated with quality of an electronic document; adjusting a measure of relevance for the electronic document based on a temporal element of the user feedback; and outputting the measure of relevance to a ranking engine for ranking of search results, including the electronic document, for a search for which the electronic document is returned. Obtaining the user feedback can include receiving user selections of documents presented by a document search service, the method can include evaluating the user selections in accordance with an implicit user feedback model to determine the measure of relevance, and adjusting the measure of relevance can include adjusting the measure of relevance in accordance with the implicit user feedback model.

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