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Method and system for determining an order of presentation of search results

US9779166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2014
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for determining an order of presentation of the search results is provided. An example system comprises a search request detector, a search engine, and an intermingler. The search request detector may be configured to receive a search request, and the search engine may be configured to determine search results based on the search request. The search results may comprise a first set of items of a first type and a second set of items of a second type. The number of items in the first set and the number of items in the second may reflect a predetermined target ratio. The intermingler may be configured to determine an order of presentation of the search results in a list of search results based on the target ratio.

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