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Method and system for generation of hierarchical search results

  • US 6,366,910 B1
  • Filed: 12/07/1998
  • Issued: 04/02/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method in a computer system for generating search results for items that are hierarchically classified, the method comprising:

  • providing a hierarchy of classifications;

    for classifications within the provided hierarchy of classifications, generating a search entry containing terms describing the items within that classification; and

    after the hierarchy of classifications is provided, receiving a search criteria;

    selecting as initial search results those classifications whose search entry has terms that most closely match the received search criteria; and

    adjusting the initial search results based on the provided hierarchy of classifications.

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