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Search intent for queries on online social networks

US9367880B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2013
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/01
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a social graph that includes a plurality of nodes and edges, receiving from a user a structured query comprising references to selected nodes and selected edges, generating search results corresponding to the structured query, determine a search intent based on the selected nodes or selected edges referenced in the structured query, and scoring the search results based on the search intent.

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