Method, system, and graphical user interface for alerting a computer user to new results for a prior search

摘要

A method, system, and graphical user interface for alerting a computer user to new results for a prior search are disclosed. One aspect of the invention involves a graphical user interface on a computer that includes a plurality of links recommended by a search engine for a computer user. The plurality of links are determined by the search engine by: producing search results by rerunning a plurality of search queries that have been performed previously for the computer user, and evaluating the produced search results to select search results that meet predefined search result selection criteria. At least one of the criteria is based on Internet usage data for the user.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
obtaining a particular search query that was previously submitted by a user of a search system; classifying, using one or more predetermined criteria, the particular search query as a search query that did not produce a search result that the user was looking for; adding the particular search query that is classified as a search query that did not produce a search result that the user was looking for to a collection of search queries that are periodically evaluated for automatic resubmission to the search system; automatically resubmitting the particular search query to the search system for the user; and obtaining an updated set of search results.