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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2008
Brett Charles Matson, Nicholls, AU;
Brett Charles Matson, Nicholls, AU;
Funnelback Pty Ltd., Dickson, Australian Capital Territory, unknown;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for sub-topic identification from a search result that matches a query, said method including the steps of receiving a search result, extracting snippets from said search result that contain said query, truncating snippets on an instance of a boundary token, identifying phrases within said snippets that include the query, comparing all said phrases to determine optimal phrases, and presenting said optimal phrases. The apparatus for sub-topic identification from a search result that matches a query may include a dedicated server or a proxy for processing the search and sub-topic query.