SEARCH QUERY CATEGORIZATION FOR BUSINESS LISTINGS SEARCH
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1. A method for identifying categories relevant to a search query, the method comprising:
- receiving the search query;
inputting the search query to a classification component that includes a category model trained with training data from one or more sources of information that relate terms to categories;
receiving one or more categories from the classification component in response to the search query; and
transmitting the one or more categories.
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Abstract
A category classification component locates appropriate categories that apply to a user search query. The categories may be yellow page business listings. The category classification component may include a category model that is automatically trained on one or more of a number of possible training data sources. The training data sources may include directory listings, web documents, query traffic, and advertisement traffic.
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1. A method for identifying categories relevant to a search query, the method comprising:
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receiving the search query; inputting the search query to a classification component that includes a category model trained with training data from one or more sources of information that relate terms to categories; receiving one or more categories from the classification component in response to the search query; and transmitting the one or more categories.
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Current AssigneeGoogle Inc. (Alphabet Inc.)
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Original AssigneeGoogle Inc. (Alphabet Inc.)
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InventorsMITTAL, Vibhu, MALPANI, Radhika
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Application NumberUS12/756,580Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current707/771CPC Class CodesG06F 16/3338 Query expansionG06F 16/353 into predefined classes
