Intelligent search results blending
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1. An automated search results blending system, comprising:
- a search component that directs a query to at least two databases;
a learning component that is employed to rank search results received from the databases; and
a blending component that interleaves the results according to the rank.
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Abstract
The subject invention relates to systems and methods that automatically combine or interleave received search results from across knowledge databases in a uniform and consistent manner. In one aspect, an automated search results blending system is provided. The system includes a search component that directs a query to at least two databases. A learning component is employed to rank or score search results that are received from the databases in response to the query. A blending component automatically interleaves or combines the results according to the rank in order to provide a consistent ranking system across differing knowledge sources and search tools.
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20 Claims
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1. An automated search results blending system, comprising:
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a search component that directs a query to at least two databases;
a learning component that is employed to rank search results received from the databases; and
a blending component that interleaves the results according to the rank. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An automated query result ranking method, comprising:
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submitting a query to at least two search engines;
automatically classifying a plurality of terms in databases associated with the search engines;
determining a blending ratio for search results associated with the terms in the databases; and
combining the search results in a output display according to the blending ratio. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system to facilitate computer ranking operations, comprising:
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means for querying a plurality of databases;
means for ranking data within the databases;
means for automatically blending search results from the databases in view of the ranking; and
means for automatically displaying the search results from the plurality of databases.
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