WO2008002527A3 - Intelligently guiding search based on user dialog - Google Patents

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WO2008002527A3
WO2008002527A3 PCT/US2007/014721 US2007014721W WO2008002527A3 WO 2008002527 A3 WO2008002527 A3 WO 2008002527A3 US 2007014721 W US2007014721 W US 2007014721W WO 2008002527 A3 WO2008002527 A3 WO 2008002527A3
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Eric J Horvitz
Iii William H Gates
Joshua T Goodman
Bradly A Brunell
Gary W Flake
Oliver Hurst-Hiller
Kenneth A Moss
Raymond E Ozzie
John C Platt
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Provided is mechanism for guiding computer searches (e.g., web, Internet, intranet...). Machine learning and reasoning mechanisms are employed together with a search engine to facilitate intelligent guidance of queries and results based on a query and responses to computer generated inquires. Also, disclosed is a mechanism that enables users to validate computer-based information. Users can receive a validity metric associated with computer generated or provided results indicative of the veracity of such results. Validation systems and methods are disclosed to facilitate determining the veracity of results including those that employ humans (e.g., referrals, voting...) and/or automated means (e.g., source analysis, data mining...).
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