Search engine with user activity memory
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1. A search engine implemented on a distributed network comprising:
- a. a user interface or a graphics user interface;
b. a packet processing module that converts each packet to at least one transaction and processes the transaction;
c. a database including records, keywords, user activity data (UAD), and a UAD updating routine for updating UAD;
d. a ranking protocol including record specific data (RSD) and UAD for ranking retrieved records from the records database;
e. communication and I/O
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Abstract
A search engine is disclosed that utilizes both record based data and user activity data to develop, update and refine ranking protocols and to identify words and phrases that give rise to search ambiguity so that the engine can interact with the user to better respond to user queries and enhance data acquisition from databases, intranets and internets.
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13 Claims
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1. A search engine implemented on a distributed network comprising:
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a. a user interface or a graphics user interface;
b. a packet processing module that converts each packet to at least one transaction and processes the transaction;
c. a database including records, keywords, user activity data (UAD), and a UAD updating routine for updating UAD;
d. a ranking protocol including record specific data (RSD) and UAD for ranking retrieved records from the records database;
e. communication and I/O - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A search engine component comprising:
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a. a packet processing module that converts each packet to at least one transaction and processes the transaction;
b. a database including user activity data (UAD); and
c. a ranking protocol including record specific data (RSD) and UAD for ranking retrieved records from the records database. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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- 12. A ranking protocol implemented in a digital processing unit comprising RSD and UAD.
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