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Selecting content based on entities present in search results

US9436946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2013
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0256
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium for providing content to a user. A method includes: receiving a query; receiving query results based on the query; determining for each of a predetermined number of top results entities associated therewith; using the determined entities to either augment or filter the query producing an enhanced query; and using the enhanced query to identify one or more sponsored content items for presentation to a user along with the query results.

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