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Search query auto-completions based on social graph

US9305092B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2012
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9538
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In general, aspects of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include the actions of receiving a search query initial input from a user, receiving a plurality of query auto-completions based on the search query initial input, receiving social graph data, the social graph data being specific to the user, for each query auto-completion of the plurality of query auto-completions, determining a ranking score, the ranking score being determined at least partially based on the social graph data, and transmitting instructions to display the plurality of query auto-completions to the user in a rank order that is determined based on ranking scores.

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