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System and method for controlling ranking of pages returned by a search engine

A search engine and search word technology, applied in the field of setting and sharing scoring parameters, can solve the problem that users cannot fully customize

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-29
MICROSOFT CORP
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Thus, a problem with most currently known techniques is that they do not allow users to customize their requests sufficiently to output results in the proper order of relevance

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[0016] I. System overview

[0017] Embodiments of the invention include methods and systems for allowing users to customize searches and share that customization. Thus, the system provides a mechanism for entering preferences and a mechanism for saving and sharing the input preferences. Preferences can be entered using a variety of techniques, including embedding the preferences as part of the query string, storing custom files on the user's machine, or entering through graphical user interface components. For sharing purposes, these preferences may be stored on the user's computer, on the search engine, or at another location.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1 , user computer 10 may include user search customization component 20 . The user computer 10 can be connected to the web server 200 through a network 12, such as the Internet. The web server 200 preferably includes a search engine 210 . The buddy web server 300 may also be connected through the network 12 and may includ...

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Abstract

A system and method are provided for implementing a search engine to output search results scored for a particular user. The method includes receiving a set of input user search terms and accessing a set of input user preferences. The method additionally includes obtaining scored search results based on the set of search terms and the set of input user preferences. A method is additionally provided for sharing user search preferences for input to a search engine. The method includes storing a set of input user preferences. The input user preferences provide criteria for a search engine to perform ranking of a set of search results. The method additionally includes providing an access mechanism for allowing access to the stored set of input user preferences by a third party.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for setting and sharing scoring parameters. More particularly, it relates to techniques for setting scoring parameters based on user preferences to determine the output order of search results produced by a search engine. Background technique [0002] Computer searching, especially on the Internet, has become a common technique for finding information. To find information, users typically enter search terms into a search engine. Search engines typically perform two functions, including: (1) finding matching documents, and (2) scoring matching documents to determine a display order. Search engines typically sort and rank search results based on how similar the search terms found are to those entered by the user. Results showing the same words and word order as the user entered request are generally given a high rank and will be placed near the top of the list presented to the user. [0003] ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F17/30
CPCG06F17/30867G06F16/9535G06F16/9538G06F16/9536
Inventor D·A·沙基比N·A·哈米尔顿R·纳穆
Owner MICROSOFT CORP