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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2014
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Christina Colcernian, Seattle, WA (US);
Yinghua Yao, Bellevue, WA (US);
Anh Quynh Ly, Seattle, WA (US);
Britt H. Hansing, Seattle, WA (US);
William James Wagner, Seattle, WA (US);
Elia Karagiannis, Seattle, WA (US);
Nathan Chalmers, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Architecture that computes a definitive answer to a user's top intent of a search query, and positions the top intent answer in a prominent way and at a prominent location of a results page or other search user interface, where the user is most likely to see the top intent answer in an expeditious manner. This may be at the top-most position of the page, above the search results and advertisements, but below the page header and search box. Additionally, the definitive and prominently-placed answer can be presented with an interactive, animated, and/or visually rich element that supplements the original intent. The top intent location can be the boldest element on the page, extend at least one full dimension of the page, use larger fonts and bolder colors than the rest of the search results, and which makes finding the answer easier and faster for the user to locate.