Techniques for providing suggestions for creating a search query
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing suggestions for a search query, comprising:
- as input for a search query is received, determining that the input corresponds to a stem;
determining whether the stem resolves to a predetermined term; and
in response to determining that the input resolves to a predetermined term, generating a new query based on the predetermined term and zero or more previously resolved terms;
in response to executing the new query, receiving results; and
providing suggestions for completing the search query based on the received results.
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Abstract
Provided are techniques for providing suggestions for a search query. As input of a search query is received, it is determined that the input corresponds to a stem. It is determined whether the stem resolves to a predetermined term. In response to determining that the input resolves to a predetermined term, a new query is generated based on the predetermined term and zero or more previously resolved terms. In response to executing the new query, results are received and suggestions for completing the search query are provided based on the received results.
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing suggestions for a search query, comprising:
as input for a search query is received, determining that the input corresponds to a stem;
determining whether the stem resolves to a predetermined term; and
in response to determining that the input resolves to a predetermined term, generating a new query based on the predetermined term and zero or more previously resolved terms;
in response to executing the new query, receiving results; and
providing suggestions for completing the search query based on the received results. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer program product comprising a computer useable medium including a computer readable program, wherein the computer readable program when executed on a computer causes the computer to:
as input for a search query is received, determine that the input corresponds to a stem;
determine whether the stem resolves to a predetermined term; and
in response to determining that the input resolves to a predetermined term, generate a new query based on the predetermined term and zero or more previously resolved terms;
in response to executing the new query, receive results; and
provide suggestions for completing the search query based on the received results. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for providing suggestions for a search query, comprising:
logic capable of performing operations, the operations comprising;
as input for a search query is received, determining that the input corresponds to a stem;
determining whether the stem resolves to a predetermined term; and
in response to determining that the input resolves to a predetermined term, generating a new query based on the predetermined term and zero or more previously resolved terms;
in response to executing the new query, receiving results; and
providing suggestions for completing the search query based on the received results. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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