Transparent search engine
First Claim
1. A method for presenting search listings, the method comprising:
- submitting a search query for searching data on a computer network;
obtaining search listings corresponding to documents identified by the search;
obtaining listing metrics associated with the search listings;
generating a multidimensional sort list including a plurality of the search listings and a plurality of listing metrics;
determining the manner in which the search listings are listed within the multidimensional sort list based upon values corresponding to one or more of the listing metrics; and
presenting at least two of the search listings and their associated listing metrics as part of the multidimensional sort list.
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Abstract
A system is disclosed that generates search results using a transparent search engine. The system enables the sorting and filtering of search listings based upon one or more metrics or categories of information, listed on the search results page as part of a multi-dimensional sort list. The system may also determine relevancy of a document based upon a weighting of the listing metrics corresponding to a given search listing. The system further includes functionality for displaying conversion rates and ancillary information along with the search results. The system also provides the ability to charge for paid advertisements or listings only when an actual transaction takes place, and to display transaction-related data as part of a listing metric associated with a given search listing. By revealing all or some of the underlying data associated with the listings that appears in the search results, the system provides a transparent search engine that advantageously provides focused search results, enhanced sorting and filtering capability and novel arrangements for payment of listings returned by the search engine.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for presenting search listings, the method comprising:
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submitting a search query for searching data on a computer network;
obtaining search listings corresponding to documents identified by the search;
obtaining listing metrics associated with the search listings;
generating a multidimensional sort list including a plurality of the search listings and a plurality of listing metrics;
determining the manner in which the search listings are listed within the multidimensional sort list based upon values corresponding to one or more of the listing metrics; and
presenting at least two of the search listings and their associated listing metrics as part of the multidimensional sort list. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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- 17. A system for displaying search results obtained in response to a user-defined search query, wherein the system generates a display that comprises a multi-dimensional sort list, the sort list including rows and columns arranged in a tabular format, wherein the rows include individual search listings and the columns include individual listing metrics corresponding to the search listings, and wherein the system presents the individual search listings and corresponding listing metrics and enables the user to sort and/or filter the search listings based on one or more of the listing metrics.
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19. A method of presenting search listings, the method comprising:
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submitting a search query via a search engine;
compiling a listing of relevant documents based on the submitted search query;
retrieving ancillary information relating to at least one of the relevant documents;
generating a sort list including the relevant documents and listing metrics associated with the documents, wherein the listing metrics include user-sortable information regarding transaction data associated with the appearance of the document on the sort list in response to the search query;
retrieving user search order preference;
presenting the documents and listing metrics associated with the documents in accordance with the user search order preference. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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