Intent-Based Search Result Grouping for Ambiguous Queries
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Solution Overview
Problem
Search engines face challenges in providing relevant results for ambiguous search queries, as they cannot determine the user's intent from the query itself, leading to mixed search results that may not align with the user's specific intent.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that identifies multiple user intents from search results, groups them accordingly, selects a primary intent, and generates a search results page focused on that intent, while optionally incorporating results from secondary intents in less prominent positions and providing related searches for unselected intents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If search results are retrieved for all potential topics of an ambiguous search query, then search results coverage is improved, but search results relevance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments search results by identifying multiple user intents from ambiguous queries and grouping results according to each intent. This allows the system to maintain comprehensive coverage of all potential topics while improving relevance by organizing results into distinct, intent-specific groups rather than presenting a mixed list.
2Productivity
If search results are scored and ranked by highest scores, then search results efficiency is improved, but search results precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing search results into separate groups based on identified user intents. Each group is then processed and ranked independently, allowing the system to maintain efficiency through automated scoring while improving precision by ensuring that high-scoring results are presented within the context of their specific intent category.
3Quantity of substance
If mixed search results are presented for ambiguous queries, then search results completeness is improved, but user satisfaction deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments search results by intent and presents them in an organized manner that helps users quickly identify and access results relevant to their specific purpose. This segmentation approach maintains completeness by including all potential topics while improving user satisfaction through better organization and reduced confusion.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension to search results presentation by organizing results according to identified user intents rather than simply ranking them by score. This dimensional reorganization allows users to navigate and understand results better, improving satisfaction while maintaining completeness.
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AI summary
Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter include computer-implemented methods, computer-readable media, and computer systems configured to respond to a search query from a computer user. In response to receiving a search query from the computer user, search results are obtained. A plurality of user intents are identified according to the obtained search results. The obtained search results are then grouped according to the subject matter of the search results, where each group corresponds to one of the plurality of user intents. A first user intent (with the corresponding group of search results) is selected. A search results page is generated from the search results of the group the search results corresponding to the selected first user intent and the generated search results page is returned to the computer user in response to the search query.