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Method and system for collecting related queries

  • US 6,701,309 B1
  • Filed: 04/21/2000
  • Issued: 03/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for collecting related queries, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) obtaining a first query and a second query that have been submitted during a search for data, wherein said first query and said second query are regarded as a query pair;

    (b) determining a number of occurrences of said query pair that are submitted in a plurality of searches; and

    (c) using said number of occurrences to determine whether said first query and said second query have a likelihood of being submitted by a class of searcher.

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