METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CATEGORIZING AND RETRIEVING NETWORK PAGES AND SITES

摘要

The invention includes a method for categorizing pages on a network, including the steps of determining whether a page is involved in transacting business or providing information, has information relating to a subject matter category, and has particular types of files associated with it. The apparatus for categorizing pages on network includes mechanisms for determining whether the page is involved in transacting business or providing information, has information relating to a subject matter category, and has particular file types associated with it. The invention also includes a method for searching for information on a network. The steps include providing an opportunity to limit a search to categories including commerce and information, subject matter, and file type; and providing an opportunity to limit the search by keyword. Also included are the steps of identifying pages within the selected categories and which contain the keyword, and reporting the results of the search. The invention also includes apparatus for searching for information on a network.