Social lens for search

摘要

The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a method for refining search results. The method includes a step for receiving a request to refine search results, wherein the request identifies a first social circle to apply for refining the search results, wherein the first social circle comprises a preset group of contacts of a user within a social network service. The method also includes a step for retrieving search results based on the received request and a step for refining the retrieved search results based on the identified first social circle. The method also includes a step for providing at least a portion of the refined search results to an electronic device for display.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method executed by one or more processors, the method comprising:
providing, by the one or more processors, for display a list of user selectable social lenses on a search page that includes a search results section, wherein each social lens corresponds to a group profile; receiving, by the one or more processors:
an indication of a first user selection of a first social lens from the list of social lenses, anda request to refine search results based on the selected first social lens; retrieving, by the one or more processors, search results based on a received search request; refining, by the one or more processors, the retrieved search results based on the first social lens, the selected first social lens corresponding to a first group profile of characteristics of a first group; and providing, by the one or more processors, at least a portion of the refined search results to an electronic device for display.