Abstract: A system may determine a document inception date associated with a document, generate a score for the document based, at least in part, on the document inception date, and rank the document with regard to at least one other document based, at least in part, on the score.

Abstract: A system may determine an extent to which a document is selected when the document is included in a set of search results, generate a score for the document based, at least in part, on the extent to which the document is selected when the document is included in a set of search results; and rank the document with regard to at least one other document based, at least in part, on the score.

Abstract: A system may present information regarding a document and provide an option for removing the document. The system may also receive selection of the option and remove the document when the option is selected. The system may aggregate information regarding documents that have been removed by a group of users and assign scores to a set of documents based on the aggregated information.

Abstract: A system receives a search query from a user and searches a group of repositories, based on the search query, to identify, for each of the repositories, a set of search results. The system also identifies one of the repositories based on a likelihood that the user desires information from the identified repository and presents the set of search results associated with the identified repository.

Abstract: Methods and systems allow users to enter natural language terms that describe a particular web site into an address field of a browser instead of a formal URL. The terms are evaluated to determine whether they correspond, with a high likelihood, to a particular web site. If so, this web site may be immediately accessed. If not, a list of search results based on the terms may be displayed by the browser.

Abstract: A system identifies a document and obtains one or more types of history data associated with the document. The system may generate a score for the document based, at least in part, on the one or more types of history data.

Abstract: Systems and methods that improve search rankings for a search query by using data associated with queries related to the search query are described. In one aspect, a search query is received, a related query related to the search query is determined, an article (such as a web page) associated with the search query is determined, and a ranking score for the article based at least in part on data associated with the related query is determined. Several algorithms and types of data associated with related queries useful in carrying out such systems and methods are described.

Abstract: Systems and methods that improve search rankings for a search query by using data associated with queries related to the search query are described. In one aspect, a search query is received, a population associated with the search query is determined, an article (such as a webpage) associated with the search query is determined, and a ranking score for the article based at least in part on data associated with the population is determined. Algorithms and types of data associated with a population useful in carrying out such systems and methods are described.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a user interface with search query broadening is described. A query defining a search executable on potentially retrievable information is accepted. The query is parsed. A broadened query is provided. At least one of the broadened query and results of a search executed on the broadened query is presented.

Abstract: A search engine includes a decision component that determines whether documents that are returned in response to a user search query are likely to be very relevant to the search query. Links that refer to documents that the search engine determines to likely be very relevant may be displayed with visual cues that assist the user in browsing the links. The decision component may base its decision on a number of parameters, including: (1) the position of the document in a ranked list of search results, (2) the click through rate of the document, (3) relevance scores for the document and other documents that are returned as hits in response to the search query, and (4) whether the document is classified as a pornographic document (the search engine may refrain from showing visual cues for potentially pornographic documents).

Abstract: A system and method for providing preferred country ordering of search results is described. A search query describing potentially retrievable information provided in a plurality of search result countries is received. A search is executed by evaluating the search query against information characteristics maintained in a searchable data repository. At least one preferred country applicable to search results generated is dynamically determined responsive to the executed search. At least some of the search results are ordered in consideration of the at least one preferred country.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously cycle-testing two wafer storage containers is provided. The two wafer containers are maintained in a counterbalance relationship to each other and cycled in a vertical up-and-down motion to simulate the forces of a selected overhead transport system.

Abstract: A removable data storage drive with improved protection from ambient contamination is provided. A first foam strip covered with a strip of plastic, at the bottom of the opening in the front panel of the disk drive, seals the opening against contamination while the disk(s) are spinning and during insertion and removal of the medium. A second foam strip, attached to the door of the disk drive, provides padding to the door and further seals the opening against contamination. A first plastic seal made out of plastic is attached to the removable disk drive covering the entire bottom portion of the drive. This seal (1) prevents extrinsic contamination from entering the removable disk drive through the gaps and openings on the bottom of the drive by acting as a barrier to blockade any airborne particles from being pulled into the negative pressurized areas of the drive, and (2) prevents shorting of any electrical components mounted on the bottom of the drive.

Abstract: A removable media data storage drive with improved protection from ambient contamination is provided. A first foam strip covered with a strip of plastic, at the bottom of the opening in the front panel of the disk drive, seals the opening against contamination while the disk(s) are spinning and during insertion and removal of the media. A second foam strip, attached to the door of the disk drive, provides padding to the door and further seals the opening against contamination. A first plastic seal made out of plastic is attached to the removable disk drive covering the entire bottom portion of the drive. This seal (1) prevents extrinsic contamination from entering the removable disk drive through the gaps and openings on the bottom of the drive by acting as a barrier to blockade any airborne particles from being pulled into the negative pressurized areas of the drive, and (2) prevents shorting of any electrical components mounted on the bottom of the removable.