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Event retrieval and alerting based on location-aware queries

An event and event-related technology, applied in the network field

Active Publication Date: 2011-11-30
MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
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Generate hybrid search results by augmenting web search results with event search results

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[0013] The subject matter of the invention is described here with details to satisfy statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. Rather, the inventors contemplate that the claimed subject matter may also be embodied in other ways, to include different steps or combinations of steps similar to those described herein, in conjunction with other present or future technologies. Furthermore, although the terms "step" and / or "block" may be used herein to refer to various elements of a method employed, such term should not be construed to imply that the order of the various steps is explicitly described unless, and only if, the order of the various steps is explicitly described. Any particular order among or between the various steps disclosed herein can be followed.

[0014] As noted above, embodiments of the invention generally relate to providing blended search results to users. As used herein, the term "web query" ge...

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The present invention discloses event retrieval and alerting based on location-aware queries. Blended search results are provided based on analyzing web queries and locations. Hybrid search results may include web search results and event search results. Event search results can be identified based on identifying a location and web query associated with a user of the search engine. Event search results may include event details such as time, location, and descriptive information. Additionally, an event alert link may be provided. An event alert link may allow the user to receive updates related to the event.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to network technology, in particular to search technology in the network. Background technique [0002] Online search has become an important aspect of the computing environment because it presents a powerful way for users to find information. For example, users often use online searches to locate web pages that contain information about people, products, and services. Location information associated with a user can sometimes be identified and used by web search engines to provide more useful results to the user. For example, a user's location may be considered in order to provide search results associated with stores near the user. Users can also use an online search to find events. For example, a user may wish to search for a rock concert in an event search engine. Contents of the invention [0003] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below i...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F17/30
CPCG06F17/3087G06F16/9537
Inventor A·E·达海尔F·M·阿里S·萨拉斯J·克拉克
Owner MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
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