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Method and apparatus for search optimization based on generation of context focused queries

  • US 20040019588A1
  • Filed: 07/23/2002
  • Published: 01/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating a search system for searching a search space comprised of domains each representing a collection of related documents, comprising:

  • establishing a domain characterization model (DCM) comprising a DCM index containing keywords and, for each keyword, an identification of a domain where the keyword is found; and

    in response to an original search query, forming at least one enhanced search query in accordance with the DCM for searching a plurality of domains, said at least one enhanced search query being formed for targeting a particular domain and comprising the original search query and at least one keyword associated with the particular domain.

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