Identifying search matches and altered search results

Abstract

In embodiments of identifying search matches and altered search results, a query is received from a device application, and a data search is initiated based on the query that specifies search terms. A search result set of search result items is then received, and properties of a search result item are correlated with the search result item, where the properties indicate why the search result item was returned as part of the search result set. Search terms of the query are also associated with respective properties of the search result item to indicate a correspondence of a search term with a property of the search result item. The search result set of the search result items can then be returned to the device application along with the properties of each search result item and the associated search terms of the query.

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Background technique [0001] Many types of computing devices, such as computers, mobile phones, and tablet devices, include client applications and / or processes that perform data searching and other query functions. Currently, when a query is initiated, there is no indication as to why a particular item that was returned was included in a set of query results. This lets the application or process originating the query attempt to determine why the query result item was returned so that the application or process can appropriately emphasize or otherwise indicate the applicability of the query result item, such as when displayed for user feedback. [0002] Attempts by the application or process initiating the query to determine why a particular query result item was returned may be inconsistent and sometimes erroneous. For example, an incorrect word may have been matched in response to the query, or alternatively, no match for the query was found. In different languages, some eq...

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These inconsistent search criteria may also lead to inconsistent and / or erroneous query results, resulting in a poor user experience

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