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Blending by query classification on online social networks

US9754037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2014
Grant dateSep 5, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2035

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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 receiving a search query from a first user and identifying one or more second nodes that match the search query. The method includes determining one or more search intents of the search query. Search intent may be based on one or more topics associated with the identified nodes and one or more node-types of the identified nodes. The method includes generating one or more search results corresponding to the search query, the search-results being generated based on the determined search intents. The method includes sending a search-results page to the client system of the first user for display. The search-results page may include one or more of the generated search results.

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