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Ranking algorithm for search queries

  • US 9,424,317 B2
  • Filed: 03/30/2014
  • Issued: 08/23/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method, comprising:

  • selecting a plurality of equivalent keywords responsive to a search query;

    determining a rank of each of the plurality of equivalent keywords, the rank being based on parameters including a number of bids on items matching the search query and a number of items matching the search query being placed on a watch list;

    selecting a plurality of most highly ranked keywords from the plurality of equivalent keywords; and

    preparing a response to the search query including the plurality of most highly ranked keywords.

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