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Process for improving search engine efficiency using feedback

  • US 7,072,888 B1
  • Filed: 06/16/1999
  • Issued: 07/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for refining the calculation of relevance of a resource on an Internet, based on a query for relevant resources, through the user of user ratings, comprising the steps of:

  • implementing a particular user query;

    displaying the results of user query to a user;

    permitting a user to review said results of said user query;

    terminating display of said results to the user;

    upon said termination of said display of results, subsequently providing to the user a questionnaire with at least one script using at least one form requesting active user feedback input from the user, and then, calculating the relevancy of a resource based on a particular query;

    rating, by multiple users, said calculation of relevancy of the resource;

    collecting said ratings from said multiple users; and

    incorporating said collected ratings into calculation of relevancy of the resource so that traditional calculation methods are refined and more accurate.

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