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Ranking content using location-based query log analysis

US9129029B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2011
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9537
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium, including a method for ranking content using location-based query log analysis. The method comprises: identifying a region defining an area of interest including identifying a plurality of content items that are associated with the region; evaluating query logs associated with users that submitted queries associated with the region to determine a ranking associated with the plurality of content items; receiving a request for content associated with the region; and providing one or more of the content items based at least in part on the ranking.

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