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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2011
Wajih Yahyaoui, Bellevue, WA (US);
Warren Vincent Barkley, Preston, WA (US);
Kapil Nath Sharma, Woodinville, WA (US);
Joseph Arthur Williams, Seattle, WA (US);
Wajih Yahyaoui, Bellevue, WA (US);
Warren Vincent Barkley, Preston, WA (US);
Kapil Nath Sharma, Woodinville, WA (US);
Joseph Arthur Williams, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Concepts and technologies are described herein for processing queries from a user's computing device initiating a query. In one embodiment, responding to the query involves searching for results based on the user's location and a list of federated enterprises. A clearinghouse server receives the query and determine a location of the user by accessing a location information database. The clearinghouse server then uses the location information in formulating a query to a search engine, by including location information with the user's query. The results are then processed in light of the list of federated enterprises. The processing may include ordering the search results, filtering the search results, or allowing enhanced forms of communications between the user and a selected party associated with the federated enterprise. The results are provided to the user. The enhanced forms of communication include instant messaging and video conferencing.