Providing Relevance-Ordered Categories of Information
Topics: Probably in use, Search Query Processing, SERP Serving (Tangram/Glue)
This Google patent describes a method and system for generating relevance-ordered categories of search results, particularly useful for mobile devices. The system processes a user’s search query, generates result sets categorized into web, maps, news, and other categories, and orders these categories by relevance using profiles and past query correlations. This approach enhances user experience by minimizing input effort, optimizing information display on smaller screens, and potentially accelerating data retrieval.
- Patent ID: US20110252016A1
- Assignee: Google LLC
- Countries: United States, WIPO
- Last publishing date: 2020-09-22
- Inventors: Yael Shacham,Leland Rechis,Scott Jenson, Gabriel Wolosin
- Expiration date: 2027-01-17
- Status: Active