Method and apparatus for a ranking engine

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Lu, Kuen S (Department: 2167)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Post processing of search results

C707S748000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07912836

ABSTRACT:
A computer-implemented method is provided for ranking files from an Internet search. In one embodiment, the method comprises assigning a score to each file based on at least one of the following factors: recency, editorial popularity, clickthru popularity, favorites metadata, or favorites collaborative filtering. The file may be organized based on the assigned scores to provide users with more accurate search results.

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