Patents by Inventor Corin Anderson

Corin Anderson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10572561
    Abstract: A first search is performed in response to a received search query. The first search is based at least in part on a first portion of the search query. In the first search, a first set of content items are searched over to identify a first set of search results. Each result in the first set of search results identifies at least one content item of the first set of content items. A second set of content items for performing a second search is determined based at least in part on one or more of the results in the first set of search results. The second set of content items includes content items not included in the first set of search results. A second search is performed, searching over the second set of content items to identify a second set of search results. The second search is based at least in part on a second portion of the search query. Each result in the second set of search results identifies at least one content item of the second set of content items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Corin Anderson, Benedict A. Gomes
  • Patent number: 10152520
    Abstract: A system generates a model based on feature data relating to different features of a link from a linking document to a linked document and user behavior data relating to navigational actions associated with the link. The system also assigns a rank to a document based on the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Dean, Corin Anderson, Alexis Battle
  • Patent number: 9305099
    Abstract: A system generates a model based on feature data relating to different features of a link from a linking document to a linked document and user behavior data relating to navigational actions associated with the link. The system also assigns a rank to a document based on the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Dean, Corin Anderson, Alexis Battle
  • Patent number: 9280522
    Abstract: A system may aggregate highlighting information associated with a document that includes a number of elements. The highlighting information may identify one or more of the elements that have been highlighted by a group of users. The system may determine weight values for the one or more elements, generate information associated with the document based on the weight values, and provide the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Michal Cierniak, Michael Stoppelman, Benedict A. Gomes, Corin Anderson
  • Patent number: 9244891
    Abstract: A system may aggregate highlighting information associated with a document that includes a number of elements. The highlighting information may identify one or more of the elements that have been highlighted by a group of users. The system may determine weight values for the one or more elements, generate information associated with the document based on the weight values, and provide the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Michal Cierniak, Michael Stoppelman, Benedict A. Gomes, Corin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20150169501
    Abstract: A system may aggregate highlighting information associated with a document that includes a number of elements. The highlighting information may identify one or more of the elements that have been highlighted by a group of users. The system may determine weight values for the one or more elements, generate information associated with the document based on the weight values, and provide the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Michal Cierniak, Michael Stoppelman, Benedict A. Gomes, Corin Anderson
  • Patent number: 9043322
    Abstract: This invention relates to determining page elements to display in response to a search. A method embodiment of this invention determines a page element based on a search result. The method includes: (1) determining a set of result classifications based on the search result, wherein each result classification includes a result category and a result score; and (2) determining the page element based on the set of result classifications. In this way, a classification is determined based on a search result and page elements are generated based on the classification. By using the search result, as opposed to just the query, page elements are generated that corresponds to a predominant interpretation of the user's query within the search results. As result, the page elements may, in most cases, accurately reflect the user's intent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Ramanathan V. Guha, Patrick F. Riley, Corin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140089305
    Abstract: This invention relates to determining page elements to display in response to a search. A method embodiment of this invention determines a page element based on a search result. The method includes: (1) determining a set of result classifications based on the search result, wherein each result classification includes a result category and a result score; and (2) determining the page element based on the set of result classifications. In this way, a classification is determined based on a search result and page elements are generated based on the classification. By using the search result, as opposed to just the query, page elements are generated that corresponds to a predominant interpretation of the user's query within the search results. As result, the page elements may, in most cases, accurately reflect the user's intent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Ramanathan V. Guha, Patrick F. Riley, Corin Anderson
  • Patent number: 8600987
    Abstract: This invention relates to determining page elements to display in response to a search. A method embodiment of this invention determines a page element based on a search result. The method includes: (1) determining a set of result classifications based on the search result, wherein each result classification includes a result category and a result score; and (2) determining the page element based on the set of result classifications. In this way, a classification is determined based on a search result and page elements are generated based on the classification. By using the search result, as opposed to just the query, page elements are generated that corresponds to a predominant interpretation of the user's query within the search results. As result, the page elements may, in most cases, accurately reflect the user's intent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Ramanathan V. Guha, Patrick F. Riley, Corin Anderson
  • Patent number: 8595619
    Abstract: A system may aggregate highlighting information associated with a document that includes a number of elements. The highlighting information may identify one or more of the elements that have been highlighted by a group of users. The system may determine weight values for the one or more elements, generate information associated with the document based on the weight values, and provide the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Michal Cierniak, Michael Stoppelman, Benedict Gomes, Corin Anderson
  • Patent number: 8527491
    Abstract: A system provides a list of search results, where one of the search results in the list of search results includes a snippet from a corresponding search result document. The system receives selection of the snippet and provides an expanded snippet based on the selection of the snippet. The expanded snippet includes the snippet and other text from a subset of the search result document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fontes, Alexis Battle, Corin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120323895
    Abstract: A system provides a list of search results, where one of the search results in the list of search results includes a snippet from a corresponding search result document. The system receives selection of the snippet and provides an expanded snippet based on the selection of the snippet. The expanded snippet includes the snippet and other text from a subset of the search result document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Paul FONTES, Alexis BATTLE, Corin ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20120317107
    Abstract: This invention relates to determining page elements to display in response to a search. A method embodiment of this invention determines a page element based on a search result. The method includes: (1) determining a set of result classifications based on the search result, wherein each result classification includes a result category and a result score; and (2) determining the page element based on the set of result classifications. In this way, a classification is determined based on a search result and page elements are generated based on the classification. By using the search result, as opposed to just the query, page elements are generated that corresponds to a predominant interpretation of the user's query within the search results. As result, the page elements may, in most cases, accurately reflect the user's intent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Ramanathan Guha, Patrick Riley, Corin Anderson
  • Patent number: 8301615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for customizing search engine (CSE) behavior. In an embodiment of the present invention, a system customizes a query search of a plurality of search engines. The system includes a search executor configured to receive a search specification having a query modification description, a results modification description, and a specification of sections. The specification of sections includes a first section identifying a first search engine in the plurality of search engines and a second section identifying a second search engine different from the first search engine in the plurality of search engines. The specification of sections also includes a connecting section coupled to the first section and the second section. The connecting section has an associated condition controlling results combined from the first and second sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Riley, Ramanathan Guha, Corin Anderson, Matthew Wytock, Othar Hansson
  • Patent number: 8255381
    Abstract: A system provides a list of search results, where one of the search results in the list of search results includes a snippet from a corresponding search result document. The system receives selection of the snippet and provides an expanded snippet based on the selection of the snippet. The expanded snippet includes the snippet and other text from a subset of the search result document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fontes, Alexis Battle, Corin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120042231
    Abstract: A system provides a list of search results, where one of the search results in the list of search results includes a snippet from a corresponding search result document. The system receives selection of the snippet and provides an expanded snippet based on the selection of the snippet. The expanded snippet includes the snippet and other text from a subset of the search result document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Paul FONTES, Alexis BATTLE, Corin ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 8117209
    Abstract: A system generates a model based on feature data relating to different features of a link from a linking document to a linked document and user behavior data relating to navigational actions associated with the link. The system also assigns a rank to a document based on the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Dean, Corin Anderson, Alexis Battle
  • Patent number: 8103676
    Abstract: This invention relates to determining page elements to display in response to a search. A method embodiment of this invention determines a page element based on a search result. A classification is determined based on a search result. Page elements are generated based on the classification. By using the search result, as opposed to just the query, page elements are generated that corresponds to a predominant interpretation of a user's query within the search results. As result, the page elements may, in most cases, accurately reflect the user's intent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Tania Bedrax-Weiss, Ramanthan Guha, Patrick Riley, Corin Anderson
  • Patent number: 8073830
    Abstract: A system provides a list of search results, where one of the search results in the list of search results includes a snippet from a corresponding search result document. The system receives selection of the snippet and provides an expanded snippet based on the selection of the snippet. The expanded snippet includes the snippet and other text from a subset of the search result document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fontes, Alexis Battle, Corin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110275047
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of seeking answers to questions comprises receiving one or more questions from users seeking answers, maintaining an inventory of pending questions to be answered, and transmitting a question from the pending question inventory to a network location determined to be topically relevant to the transmitted question based on the content of the network location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Benedict A. Gomes, Corin Anderson, Shashi Seth, Rami Bitar, Udi Manber