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Barcelona, Spain

Vassilis Plachouras

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Yahoo! Inc.. Active years: 2010-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Vassilis Plachouras. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/vassilis-plachouras

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 45.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 101(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Catalunya, ES (2012)
  • Cattalunya, ES (2014)
  • Chalandri, GR (2014)
  • Barcelona, ES (2010 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 2,367 
 
Yahoo! Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2010-2017

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9594835 - Lightning search aggregate (2017-03-14),
2. 8918328 - Ranking using word overlap and correlation features (2014-12-23),
3. 8868551 - Method for storing bookmarks for search results from previously submitted search queries by a user and storing links to selected documents by the user (2014-10-21),
4. 8838576 - Posting list intersection parallelism in query processing (2014-09-16),
5. 8290944 - Method for storing bookmarks for search results from previously submitted search queries by a user and storing links to selected documents by the user (2012-10-16),
6. 8145649 - Method for selecting electronic advertisements using machine translation techniques (2012-03-27),
7. 8095545 - System and methodology for a multi-site search engine (2012-01-10),
8. 8073803 - Method for matching electronic advertisements to surrounding context based on their advertisement content (2011-12-06),
9. 7912843 - Method for selecting electronic advertisements using machine translation techniques (2011-03-22),
10. 7890488 - System and method for caching posting lists (2011-02-15),
11. 7720870 - Method and system for quantifying the quality of search results based on cohesion (2010-05-18),

Title: Vassilis Plachouras: Innovator in Search Technologies

Introduction

Vassilis Plachouras is a prominent inventor based in Barcelona, Spain. He has made significant contributions to the field of search technologies, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of search queries, which is crucial in today's data-driven world.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Lightning search aggregate," which discloses methods and apparatus for executing a search query. In this invention, a search query is obtained and classified into one or more categories. The search query is then executed for each category, and search results are obtained accordingly. This innovative approach allows for more organized and relevant search results. Another notable patent is related to "Ranking using word overlap and correlation features." This system and method for ranking results involves a server that receives a query and an advertisement engine that ranks advertisements based on various features, including word overlap and correlation features. These patents showcase Vassilis's commitment to improving search technologies.

Career Highlights

Vassilis Plachouras has built a successful career at Yahoo! Inc., where he has been instrumental in developing advanced search solutions. His expertise in search algorithms and data processing has positioned him as a key player in the tech industry. His innovative mindset and technical skills have led to numerous advancements in the field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Vassilis has collaborated with talented individuals such as Vanessa Graham Murdock and Massimiliano Ciaramita. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Vassilis Plachouras is a notable inventor whose work in search technologies has made a significant impact. His patents reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to enhancing user experience in search functionalities. His contributions continue to shape the future of search technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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