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System for improving search text

  • US 6,460,029 B1
  • Filed: 12/23/1998
  • Issued: 10/01/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for improving searching of a computer, the method comprising:

  • (a) retrieving a search query comprising text having at least one logical operator provided by a user;

    (b) locating an ambiguity in the search query caused by the logical operator, wherein locating an ambiguity comprises locating a relationship that creates an ambiguity as to whether the user wants items that have both a first term and a second term or whether the user wants items that have either the first term or the second term;

    (c) requesting additional information from the user to clarify the text of the search query; and

    (d) replacing the logical operator in the user text with a different logical operator based on the additional information.

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