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Method and system for autocompletion using ranked results

  • US 9,081,851 B2
  • Filed: 12/29/2008
  • Issued: 07/14/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for processing query information, comprising:

  • at a server system having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors;

    receiving a partial search query from a search requester at a client system, the receiving including receiving the partial search query from the client system prior to receiving from the client system a search request on a complete search query that includes the partial search query;

    obtaining and conveying to the client system a first set of historical complete search queries previously submitted by a community of users in accordance with a first set of criteria, the first set of historical complete search queries corresponding to the partial search query and ordered in accordance with a ranking criteria; and

    obtaining and conveying to the client system a second set of historical complete search queries in accordance with a second set of criteria distinct from the first set of criteria, the second set of criteria including information associated with the search requester, the second set of historical complete search queries corresponding to the partial search query.

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