JP2010508592A - Search results of mobile content by combination of algorithmic review and editorial review - Google Patents

Abstract

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile content is reviewed to determine relevance, and the presentation of the revisited mobile content to the mobile communication facility is based at least in part on the relevance. The improved ability is explained. The content to be reviewed can be subject to algorithmic review, editorial review, or a combination of algorithmic and editorial review. The content to be reviewed is blacklisted to prevent its presentation, whitelisted to allow presentation to the mobile communication facility, or relevant at least in part based on the validity of the content It is possible to give a sex score. Some of the content to be reviewed can be removed or replaced with appropriate content before being presented to the user.
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Description

  The present disclosure relates to the field of mobile communications, and more particularly to an improved method and system for reviewing mobile content and determining relevance.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to the following US patent applications owned by the applicant: US patent application Ser. No. 11 / 553,567, filed Oct. 27, 2006, 2006 U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 553,578, filed October 27, U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 553,581, filed October 27, 2006, U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 553,587, filed October 27, 2006, 2006 U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 553,598, filed October 27, 2006, U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 553,569, filed October 27, 2006, U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 553,659, filed October 27, 2006, No. 11 / 553,713, filed Oct. 27, 2006, and No. 11 / 553,746, filed Oct. 27, 2006.

  Online search driven by a web-based search engine has proven to be one of the most important uses of computer networks such as the Internet. Computer users can use a variety of search tools to search for content using different user interfaces and search methods. In some situations, a mobile device user can access an Internet search tool to search for content.

  However, users of many mobile devices, such as mobile phones, encounter difficulties when using conventional search technology intended for online use. Such difficulties include the inability to display proper content and the execution of other appropriate actions such as query entry and navigation in environments adapted for full screen displays, full size keyboards, and high speed network connections. It is included. Furthermore, Internet search engines cannot currently deliver search results in an optimal state for mobile communication facilities. This is because such search results are designed for the Internet and not for mobile. There is a need for improved search capabilities adapted for use in mobile communication devices.

  One aspect of the invention reviews mobile content, determines relevance based at least in part on the review, and causes content to be displayed on a mobile communication facility based at least in part on the relevance. The present invention relates to an improved system and method. The system can also include a mobile communication facility and a display for displaying the content, where the displayed content is at least partly relevant, at least in part as a result of a review of the mobile content. To be determined.

  In the method and system, the review can be an editorial review. The editorial review may include a mobile content blacklist. The black list can prevent mobile content from being presented to the mobile communication facility. Alternatively, the editorial review may include a mobile content whitelist. The whitelist can include mobile content in the form of a set of mobile content that can be presented to a mobile communication facility. Alternatively, editorial review can eliminate unwanted branches in mobile content that may include erroneous links.

  In the present method and system, the review may be an editorial review that may include checking the validity of the mobile content. The validity may be based at least in part on the presence of adult content in the mobile content. The validity may be based at least in part on the presence of a foreign language in the mobile content. The validity may be based at least in part on wireless carrier preferences.

  In the method and system, the editorial review may include increasing keyword relevance based at least on criteria such as geographic location, time of day, or keyword combination.

  In the present method and system, the review can be an algorithmic review. The algorithmic review may include inbound links to mobile content, outbound links to mobile content, mobile content text, mobile content keywords, mobile content link structure, or mobile content metadata review. It is.

  In the present method and system, the review can be a combination of algorithmic and editorial review.

  In the method and system, the mobile content can be a website such as a web page.

  In the method and system, the association can be a score.

  These and other systems, methods, objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the drawings.

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  The methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the mobile communication equipment field and the content search field.

  FIG. 1 illustrates a wireless search platform 100 for facilitating access to and integration of multiple data sources and data types for presentation to a mobile communication facility 102. The wireless search platform 100 includes a plurality of computer applications, devices, parts, facilities, and systems, and a plurality of data facilities including various data sources. What has been described above can be centrally located or geographically distributed, can be locally and / or remotely interconnected, and can consist of or be composed of separate components Can be integrated into the system. In an illustrative embodiment, the architecture of the wireless search platform 100 facilitates processing of user initiated queries entered into the query input system 120 of the mobile communication facility 102. The mobile communication facility 102 may be used for further processing and / or data sources and / or one or more servers (such as an HTTP server or other server suitable for manipulating data transmitted over a computer network), etc. The query is transmitted to or via the wireless communication facility 104 for routing to the processing facility. In an embodiment, the wireless communication facility 104 is linked to a locator facility 110 that generates information about the user's location (including geographical location, proximity to other locations, network location, or other location information). Is possible. The locator facility 110 allows other information, such as information about a user query, to be linked with information about the user's geographic location when the query was initiated.

  The wireless communication facility 104 can be directly linked to a wireless provider 108, such as a corporate or carrier (eg, Verizon, AT & T, Sprint, etc.) that provides a user mobile phone service or other wireless communication service. is there. The wireless provider 108 may then have a plurality of independently owned databases from which information related to the user can be obtained, depending on the query entered by the user It works properly. For example, the wireless provider 108 can access a database that includes carrier business rules 130 that describe the correct operation of the user query. The wireless provider 108 can access a database including mobile subscriber characteristics 112 (eg, age, address, customer history, phone volume, phone history, phone history patterns, etc.), and the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 Can then link to the Internet and access additional servers 134 and data sources 138 via the Internet. The wireless provider 108 can also access a “content walled garden” database 132 that includes information from the business partners of the wireless provider 108, from which the wireless provider 108 can receive additional advertising revenue or Deriving profit-sharing revenue (content related to mobile phone proposals, content related to other services provided by wireless providers, premium content paid by users, or content suitable for mobile communication facilities (such as ringtones)) ). The wireless provider 108 can also link user queries with sponsor information present in the sponsor database 128 or with other data facilities 124.

  The wireless search platform 100 can include a mobile search host facility 114. The mobile search host facility 114 includes a disambiguation 140, a search 142, an algorithm / filter 144, a result 148, a parental control 150, a privacy 152, a transaction security 154, a carrier business rule 158, a speech recognition 160, a sponsorship 162, And / or one or more facilities for the implicit query 164 may be included alone or in combination. The search can be on a phone idle screen (which can be combined with one or more implicit queries), a wireless access protocol (WAP) site, or a mobile store, or from a highlighted selection of text ( (E.g., from a website, e-mail, SMS, or other format) can be initiated, or the search can be performed on other websites or local (e.g., cell phone or other wireless devices) activities Can be triggered by Mobile search host facility 114 can be linked to additional database 168 and data facility 170. Accessing the mobile search host facility via the Internet, via a wireless provider 108, via a wireless communication facility 104, via another mobile communication facility 104, or directly from the mobile communication facility 102; Is possible. As indicated by the dashed lines in FIG. 1, the mobile search host facility 114 may reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102, on the wireless communication facility 104, or on the wireless provider 108, either separately or in combination. The functions described in this document are executed as being accessible from the outside via a network, or being otherwise accessible.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a mobile communication facility 102. The mobile communication facility 102 includes mobile communication protocols, systems, or technologies (for example, AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications (UTS), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UTMS), iDEN (integrated Digital Enhanced Network), and / or TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) devices (eg, mobile phones, Blackberries, wireless email devices, PDAs, Or a combination of these devices). The mobile communication facility 102 may be a device using one or more chipset (such as BREW chipset and / or operating system) and / or Bluetooth technology.

  In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, cellular phone, satellite phone, transceiver, handheld device, PDA, mobile network appliance, or e-mail, instant messaging, or chat device. Any device capable of wireless communication can be used. Mobile communication facility 102 telephone embodiments include cellular phones, satellite phones, straight phones (ie, “chocolate” phones), folding phones (ie, “shell phones”), sliding top phones, wireless phones, 3G Phone, GPS phone, MP3 phone, music phone, or other mobile phone operating system that uses MIDP compatible software (Symbian), or other proprietary (eg Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, Samsung , Sanyo, or Toshiba) operating system. The PDA embodiment of the mobile communication facility 102 may be a PDA / telephone complex and / or a GPS PDA, using an operating system including Palm, Windows, PocketPC, Psion, and / or PocketLinux. Is possible. The mobile network appliance embodiment of mobile communication facility 102 may be a web appliance, a network appliance, or a GPS network appliance. Embodiments of mobile communication facility 102 by email, instant messaging, and chat devices can include appliances such as Blackberry, Treo, or SideKick. The device may additionally or alternatively include a portable computer, such as a laptop computer, that is wirelessly connected to the data network using, for example, WiFi, WiMax, or cellular data communication.

  Mobile communication facility 102 may facilitate the collection of data from a data source as a result of query input 120 or voice input 122. Query input 120 can be a numeric keypad input, a full keyboard input on a mobile device (eg found on a Blackberry or Treo device), a partial keyboard input on a mobile device (eg a Blackberry device using only one key for each two characters) Stylus / handwriting input, bar code scanner input (2D bar code or 3D bar code: “QR code”), or photo input using a cellular phone camera, other navigation equipment (eg, stylus) , Arrow keys, scroll wheel, etc.) or via access to a computer network, eg via a physical connection (eg Ethernet or other network cable, wire, or the like) or infrared, Use via RF, Bluetooth, or other wireless query input, reach Can be achieved. In an embodiment, communications to the mobile communication facility can be compressed at the server and decompressed at the mobile communication facility to accelerate data communication over the low-speed network.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the mobile communication facility can be adapted to the address bar 174. The address bar 174 can be generated using, for example, a client application interface. The address bar can be presented in a graphical user interface on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Address bar 174 may be provided to allow the user to enter URLs, websites, keywords, search terms, and the like. In an embodiment, an address bar 174 is provided to the user, who can enter a known URL (eg, www.jumptap.com) into the address bar. Once entered, the user can initiate a process to facilitate connection of the mobile communication facility 102 with the website for the URL. For example, the processing includes searching a website having the input URL on the Internet. Once found, the website can be loaded and displayed on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102.

  The function of the voice input 122 of the mobile communication facility can be used via the speaker / receiver device of the mobile communication facility 102 or by using a standard SMS dictionary and syntax. It can be adapted to the voice commands and usage patterns of individual users stored in and accessed from the mobile subscriber characteristics database 112. The function of the voice input 122 allows voice dialing, voice memo, voice recognition, language recognition, or other functions related to audible input.

  The mobile communication facility 102 can be operated using various operating systems including Series 60 (Symbian), UIQ (Symbian), Windows Mobile for Smartphone, Palm OS, and Windows Mobile for Pocket PC. The display formats used by mobile communication equipment 102 are monochrome LCD, grayscale LCD, color LCD, color STN LCD, color TFT / TFD LCD, plasma, LED, OLED, backlight phosphor, backlight LED, projection Flat screen, passive matrix, active matrix, or touch screen. The screen size can be small, medium or large. In addition, the mobile communication facility 102 has a second display device (located outside the shell-type mobile phone) that the user can see when the first display device is not visible (because the shell-type mobile phone is closed). Can be). In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 may have more than one second display device.

  Mobile communication equipment 102 includes MMC (multimedia card), MMC / SD (Secure Digital), RS-MMC 3v, RS-MMC 1.8v / MMC mobile, miniSD, TransFlash / microSD, USB-based memory device, SIM card, Or it may include one or more ports, slots, or similar equipment to accommodate an expansion card such as a Memory Stick Duo. The mobile communication facility 102 can also adapt to high-speed data communication by using GPRS, EGPRS (EDGE), 1 × EV-DO r0, WCDMA (UMTS), or iDEN protocol. Additional features of the mobile communication facility 102 can include any of the following: hard disk drive, GPS / location capability, GAIT, FM radio, infrared technology, integrated PDA, Java (J2ME), MMS, music Player, poly or mono ringtone capability, predictive text input, push-to-talk technology, ringer ID, ringer profile, side keys, speakerphone, syncML, text keyboard, text messaging, text messaging template, to-do list generation, Touch screen, USB port, WiFi technology, and wireless internet. The mobile communication facility 102 may also include a data facility 118 for storing PIM data, IM logs, MMS logs, SMS logs, E-mail logs, downloaded media, and suggestion and result caches. Mobile communication facility 102 may include an operating system capable of executing applications such as multimedia applications and word processing applications.

  The mobile communication facility 102 uses an internal antenna, a stub antenna, a patch antenna, an antenna array, a stub / extensible antenna, or an extendable antenna, thereby enabling the wireless communication facility 104, mobile subscriber feature database 112, and / or mobile Data can be sent to and received from any of the search host facilities 114.

  The mobile communication facility 102 captures graphic data and transmits a built-in camera that allows transmission to any of the wireless communication facility 104, the mobile subscriber feature database 112, and / or the mobile search host facility 114. It is possible to have. The camera resolution can be any of the following, or any other suitable camera resolution: CIF (352 × 288), VGA (640 × 480), SVGA (800 × 600), 1+ Megapixel, 2 + megapixel, or 3 + megapixel. The graphics capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102 can also include EMS picture messaging, picture ID, video capture, video telephony, video messaging, PictBridge, and / or multimedia streaming.

  The mobile communication facility 102 may include hardware and / or software elements that allow the mobile communication facility 102 to be used via an optical mouse and / or a wired mouse.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a wireless communication facility 104. The wireless communication facility 104 may be, for example, a cellular telephone tower that routes user queries. The wireless communication facility 104 may be associated with a wireless provider 108, a locator facility 110, or a mobile search host facility 114. The wireless search platform 100 can include a wireless provider 108.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a locator facility 110 that enables collection of geographic location data or other location data for a user of the mobile communication facility 102. The locator facility 110 includes (i) a cell / sector system that collects information on cells and sector IDs, (ii) A-GPS (Assisted GPS) technology using a GPS chipset in the mobile communication facility 102, and (iii) Use standard GPS technology, (iv) software existing on the server and in the mobile communication facility 102, to accurately locate the user using time difference signaling received by the geographically dispersed wireless communication facility 104 E-OTD (Enhanced-Observed Time Difference) technology, (v) TDOA (Time Difference of Arrival), (vi) TOA (Time of Arrival), (vii) AOA (Angle of Arrival), (viii) TDOA-AOA, (ix) Triangulation of cellular signal, (x) Triangulation based on receiving broadcast TV signal, (xi) Location based on dead reckoning, (xii) Known location (other mobile communication equipment Based on proximity to Location, it is possible to be based on other well-known location facilities (xiii) map-based location, or any combination, as well as those skilled in the art of the above.

  In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 uses a locator facility 110 (eg, a GPS system) to locate its own location at its current location, or explicitly by PIM data, location history, or previous searches. Regardless of whether it is described or determined, it is possible to locate a location where the user is impressed. In an embodiment, the location can be sent back to the locator facility 110 for distribution, processing, or the like. It is also possible to use geographic information systems to determine location points with polygons, location radius search, route calculation, POI (Points of Interest), and / or geocoding and reverse geocoding. . In an embodiment, a user's location may be entered by the user himself in the wireless platform. For example, the user can type in an address, postal code, or other location information (or by speaking through a voice recognition system).

  In one embodiment, a GPS system can be used as the locator facility. The GPS system consists of a group of satellites (> 20) that support an atomic clock that orbits the earth twice a day. An observatory on the earth records orbit data relating to the movement of the satellite. In order to determine the global position, a GPS receiver (eg, located within a mobile communication facility) must communicate with four of the GPS satellites. The receiver calculates the distance from each of the four satellites to determine its longitude, latitude, altitude, and time. The receiver calculates the distance for each of the four satellites by calculating the difference between the local time and the time the satellite signal was transmitted and then decoding the satellite location from the radio signal and an internal database. To do. The location of the GPS receiver is specified at the intersection of four spheres generated by four satellites, where each radius of the sphere is the time delay between the satellite and the receiver multiplied by the speed of the radio signal. Is equal to The difference allows three calculations of the two rotating hyperboloids, and the intersection provides the exact location of the receiver. If the receiver altitude is known, it is possible to calculate the exact location using only three satellites.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a data facility that includes mobile subscriber features 112 for individual users of the mobile communication facility 102. This data includes data collected by the wireless provider 108 when the individual opened a wireless account (eg, age, gender, race, religion, area code, home address, work address, billing address, Credit card information, password, family information (eg, mother's maiden name), place of birth, driver's license number, user, status, annual income, income class, purchased items, friends and family information (any of the above types of information) Etc.), etc.) (including but not limited to). The mobile subscriber features 112 may continuously or periodically provide data about individual users (eg, billed amount, average billed total amount, payment history, scheduled payment history, online usage amount, online interaction period, number of online interactions) , Family status and family information, number of children, shopping habits (eg referencing or purchasing goods and services), clickstream information, device type and device version, device characteristics, usage pattern (location, time, or other variables) Device and / or subscriber unique identifiers, content reference history, content presented and not referenced / referenced by the user, downloaded content and programs, listened and / or downloaded Video, music and audio, watched TV, browse / down Timing and duration of the load, it is possible to update transaction history, and other any user characteristics or user-defined characteristics). The purchase of a physical product causes the wireless provider 108 to collect the user's credit card information as part of the billing cycle and automatically add product transactions to the wireless provider's bill for the user, It can be facilitated by the wireless provider 108.

  The mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database can also track data regarding phone usage and location. For example, the collected data includes the history of outgoing calls, the history of received calls, the mobile subscriber characteristics of the person who made the call with the user, call duration, telephone, internet, e-mail, instant messaging Or a history of communications made via chat (and entities communicated with these technologies), a history of calls made in conjunction with geo / location information at each call, a log of phone numbers, and mobile communication facility 102 Can be used to include a history of clicks and click-throughs (or other keystrokes or equivalent user interface (including voice-activated actions)) made using.

  FIG. 1 illustrates a sponsorship facility 174 associated with a sponsor database 128 according to the principles of the present invention. The sponsorship facility 174 can be deployed by a legal entity, an individual, or some other entity that sponsors the results as described herein.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a mobile search host facility 114. Within the mobile search host facility 114, an unambiguous facility 140, a search facility 142, an algorithm facility 144, a result facility 148, a parental control facility 150, a privacy facility 152, a transaction security facility 154, a carrier business rule facility 158, Other facilities may exist, including but not limited to voice recognition facility 160, sponsorship facility 162, and / or implicit query facility 164. The mobile search host facility 114 can also be linked to another data facility 170.

  The disambiguation facility 140 can complete or provide more meaning to the ambiguous active user input. The ambiguity facility 140 may include SMS term translation, completion of the first substring of a word, completion of a substring of multiple words, completion of a stem (eg, singular form to plural form, verb to verbal noun), homonym or Thesaurus lookup for synonyms, spell check algorithm, spell check table, speech spelling algorithm, speech spelling table, phone number keypad to word translation (including possible substring completion by sequence of numbers), frequency based algorithm , Semantic analysis algorithms, location-based algorithms, or other algorithms or facilities for reducing ambiguity regarding the meaning of queries or partial queries entered by the user.

  The search facility 142 can initiate a search, for example, by running a query (optionally unobfuscated query) on the search facility (such as a search engine). The search engine may include Boolean search logic, result categories, term frequency, document frequency, documents selected by other users who have entered similar queries, or search facilities based on possible result link structures, or other known Any other known search facility using any of the following search algorithms is possible.

  Mobile search services (such as those disclosed herein) are accessed by the user via the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102, such as a mobile phone, cellular phone, satellite phone, GSM phone, or other type of phone. Is possible. The mobile communication facility 102 needs to be activated to access the mobile search service. The mobile communication facility 102 can be activated by a user performing a predetermined action. The action can be different for various telephones that are embodiments of the mobile communication facility 102. For example, a flip or foldable phone can be activated by opening the phone in an unfolded or flipped state. In another example, a straight phone can be activated by pressing and holding a key on the keypad for a predetermined time. A sliding-top or twist-top phone can be activated by sliding or twisting the top portion, respectively, to reveal the phone's user interface. Other activation methods based on such telephone embodiments are also possible. The telephone can be activated by turning on its power. To turn on the phone, install the battery in the phone, plug the phone into a power source such as a desktop charger or car charger, operate the phone's power switch, and leave the phone for a minimum amount of time. For example, pressing and holding a key on the user interface. The phone can be activated by unlocking the phone, which can be activated by the user entering an activation code through the phone user interface or towards the phone microphone. You can do this by speaking the activation code.

  Phone activation means that the user has access to one or more features and functions such as making a call, receiving a call, manipulating user interface menus, and using a mobile search service. Make it possible to do. Some features and functions (such as reviewing call history) require the user to first activate the feature or function via the user interface. Other features can be activated immediately when the phone is activated. As an example, the user can enter a telephone number immediately to initiate a call without first activating the telephone call function.

  In an embodiment, a mobile search service (eg, as described herein) can be activated immediately when the phone is activated. A mobile search service accessed via a search box 908 on the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102 can be activated when the phone is activated, which allows the user to immediately activate the search box 908. You can enter search items in As an example, immediately after the user flips and opens the flip phone, the mobile search service search box 908 is presented and activated, and the query input 120 is entered into the search box 908 via the user interface. Can be made possible. In this embodiment, the user can also flip and open the flip phone and immediately enter the name of the local sports team via the phone's user interface. The mobile search service can provide search results via a telephone user interface. In addition to the search box 908 that accepts input from the user interface immediately after the telephone is activated, the mobile search service search box 908 can also accept voice input 122.

  The mobile search service search box 908 and the input it accepts are presented on the phone display, which is controlled via the phone keypad and voice input mode current status indicator (user interface). Can be included). In an embodiment, the indicator may indicate when the phone is able to make or receive calls and when it is possible to access a mobile search service. The indicator can be an aspect of the search box 908 or can be a separate display on the phone display. As an example, the search box 908 can display a reduced-contrast input (for example, a gray-colored input) in the box when the state of the telephone is ready to make and receive calls. . In another example, the search box 908 can include a cursor that flashes at the input location when the phone is able to access a mobile search service. The phone call / search service status indicator is when the mobile communication facility 102 is activated, the user interface display is active, but the phone initialization process (eg, connection to a wireless network) has not been completed. , Become useful. In one example, the mobile search service search box 908 can be displayed immediately when the phone is activated, but the activation of the box 908 is close in time (eg, activates the phone). Within 5 seconds).

  Upon activation, the mobile search service search box 908 can be predetermined as either a network search box, a wireless carrier walled garden content 132 search box, or other mobile content search box. . Alternatively, the user can select the type of search box 908 upon activation via a user interface feature. Alternatively, the selection by the user can be temporary, in which case the mobile search service search box 908 returns to the predetermined selection when the phone is next activated. The mobile search service search box 908 may relate to a search vertical that may be a general search, or may relate to one or more of the following vertical searches. Is possible: ringtone, image, game, yellow page, weather, white page, news headline, WAP site, website, movie start time, sports score, stock price, flight time, map, direction, price comparison, Mobile content related to WIFI hotspots, cargo tracking, hotel fees, fantasy sports statistics, astrology, answers, dictionaries, area codes, zip codes, entertainment, blogs, and other vertical searches.

  Mobile communication facility 102 may rely on a network for connection to external resources. The network sometimes experiences a degradation of communication status or complete disruption of communication. Such an event can detract from the essential benefit of using the mobile communication facility 102 to search for mobile content. However, managing the resources of the mobile communication facility 102 to retain important information, related information, current information, timely information, popular information, or other characteristic information (such as mobile content) Thus, the mobile communication facility 102 can maintain at least part of the profit even when the network connected to itself becomes unavailable. Furthermore, by distinguishing content that exists on the mobile communication facility 102 from content that does not exist and providing a search box for both, it is possible to distribute content more efficiently and present it to the user. It becomes.

  Wireless network problems are experienced by many users. Network provider 108 attempts to increase the coverage and reliability of wireless networks, but there are several barriers (such as administrative barriers) to provide uninterrupted service everywhere. In addition, users of devices on a wireless network may pay for network service usage. Therefore, the user of the mobile communication facility 102 may prefer to make a selection between network resources and local resources to perform a search query. Network users roaming outside the original service area of a wireless network may be charged a very high network usage fee and may therefore want to carefully deter this.

  Wireless network requirements for connecting devices such as the mobile communication facility 102 will be different so that the user's device cannot connect to the local wireless network. This is a known problem with digital CDMA cellular phones in GSM only networks. In situations where mobile content or other information useful for performing a search query is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 and a user can perform a search within the locally stored content The search capability of the mobile communication facility 102 can still provide at least some benefit to the user.

  Once connected to the network, the mobile communication facility 102 can perform mobile content queries using the resources of the mobile search host facility 114 (such as the search facility 142). Alternatively, or in cooperation with the search facility 142, the mobile communication facility 102 can utilize an Internet search facility such as a search engine. The wireless provider 108 can also provide query search capability, which enables mobile information to be made available to the wireless provider 108 such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, advertiser data 174, and walled garden 132 content. A search can be performed based on a query input by the user on the communication facility 102.

  When disconnected from the network, the resources, mobile content, data, features, etc. are not available to the mobile communication facility 102 to complete the search query. Therefore, the mobile communication facility 102 can include search capabilities and functions that search for local resources to complete the search query. The local search query function can supplement a network or remote search, or run separately from the network even when connected to the network and the network is fully functional Is possible.

  The local search query function can also be useful in finding information that network resources cannot access. Information stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (cached content, data files, configuration data, programs, deleted items, private items, etc.) can be retrieved from the local search query function. It is.

  If mobile content or references to it can be found locally, local search can be useful for finding mobile content. Therefore, providing searchable stored mobile content can be beneficial to the effectiveness of local mobile content search. Local storage includes any and all storage capabilities and equipment disclosed herein with respect to mobile communication equipment 102 (including removable storage that can be connected to one or more external ports of data equipment 118) Is possible.

  Locally stored information that can facilitate local searches can originate from a user or an external source. The external source can be a network as described herein. Information from the network may include mobile content provided to the mobile communication facility 102 in response to a search query, as sponsored content associated with a web page, as an RSS feed, or for other reasons. is there. The locally stored information can be content provided to the mobile communication facility 102, or can be header data, metadata, or search query results (such as a list of websites). .

  Maintaining information in the local storage resource to facilitate useful and relevant responses to search queries can be done by a cache facility as described herein. Such cache facilities can provide storage and maintenance of information retrieved from the network (such as mobile content), so that the cached information is occasionally updated to maintain its relevance and value. If the mobile communication facility 102 is not connected to the network, the local search facility can present local results to the user. However, recording the query as entered and providing the query to network resources when the mobile communication facility 102 comes back online, thereby updating the locally stored information Is possible. This can facilitate maintaining local information to have relevance to the user (because it satisfies a recent user search query).

  A local search facility can also provide a more timely response to a search query than a network resource because it provides a response to the search query without requiring network communication. This allows the user to review and interact with the search query results while the network search is in progress. If the search results change rapidly due at least in part to the dynamic nature of the mobile content, it is possible for the user to identify the search results from the local storage as such. Local results can also be identified in other ways to facilitate understanding of the results by the user. For example, by highlighting items on the display device of the mobile communication facility 102 with a contrasting color such as yellow, the local results last updated prior to the minimum amount of time (eg 2 days) Can be identified. If the result is older than the maximum time (eg one week), the result can be highlighted in red. In this way, the user can review the results of the query, identify the local results, and identify the staleness of the local results. The user interface of the mobile communication facility 102 can present a selection of update results for local results when the facility 102 is connected to the network.

  When connected to the network and the user selects a local result, the mobile communication facility 102 can automatically use the corresponding link downloaded from the search result of the network resource. This can facilitate a user accessing the latest mobile content associated with local search results. As an example, a user can search for nearby movie theaters to see what is playing tonight. The local search result may represent a list of movie theater names and links to access the movie theaters. The link may direct the user to a list of current movies on the website rather than an old list associated with the link stored in the cache of the mobile communication facility 102.

  The above describes several options for integrating local information with network search results using a local search facility. An alternative is a network search facility that performs searches for network resources and information and mobile content stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102. The network search facility searches for all available content (including content on the mobile communication facility 102), so that the search results presented to the user are integrated with local and network in a unified and updated representation. It will be.

  In order to facilitate the presentation of update information in response to a search query that combines local and network searches, it is possible to synchronize local search results with network results. The synchronization greatly reduces the amount of network traffic required and is therefore useful in low speed or low performance network environments. The mobile communication facility 102 can send basic information (eg, URL and date) regarding the local search results to a network resource such as the search facility 142. The search facility 142 can compare this data with the network search results and send only results with matching URLs that have a newer date than the local results to the mobile communication facility 102. The network search facility can also send results that were not found locally. In this way, it is possible to ensure that the latest information is included in the response to the search query using network resources without using unnecessary network bandwidth.

  Another option for reducing network traffic and hence the dependency on good network connectivity is a network that maintains a current list of all content stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 Resource. In this option, the network resource sends only results that cannot be found locally to the mobile communication facility 102. By relying on the mobile communication facility 102 to provide search results from local resources, it becomes possible to reduce the dependency on the network. Search results from the network in response to a query entered by the user can be stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102. This facilitates the user to further refine the network search by performing a search locally within the network search results using a local search facility. Such a search would be useful in finding the name “Andrew K Smith” in the list of results for “Smith”. The local search facility of the mobile communication facility 102 can determine that the subsequent search is an early search refinement and can automatically search for local resources. The local search facility can make the determination by comparing the search query of the subsequent search with any search query that is early.

  In addition to using the network search facility to search the local storage on the mobile communication facility 102, upload any and all information stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 to the network storage facility as described in this document. It is possible. The uploaded information can then be included in a network search based on a given privacy level attached to the information. The uploaded information includes mobile content, user data, playlists, queries, user history, configuration files, databases, word processing documents, videos, audio files, and any other type of file or content disclosed herein. It is possible.

  The uploaded information in the network storage facility can be personal and only visible to the user of the mobile communication facility 102 that uploaded the information. The personal information can also be made searchable only by a query submitted to the network search facility by the mobile communication facility 102 from which it was uploaded. The result of such a search can be provided only to the mobile communication facility 102 that uploaded the information.

  A user of the mobile communication facility 102 that uploaded the information can share the uploaded information with a user of another mobile communication facility 102 or with another mobile communication facility 102 designated by the user. Alternatively, uploaded information can be made public. Any part or all of the information can be personal, shared, public, or a combination thereof.

  Uploading information from the data facility 118 of the mobile communication facility 102 can be performed according to a schedule, as a result of an event, or by a user command. Such uploading achieves a kind of backup of information stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102. The upload of information on schedule or a part thereof may be included in the list of backup utility functions of the mobile communication facility 102. Uploading information as a result of an event can be useful to protect the configuration of the mobile communication facility 102 when new programs, upgrades, or system files are to be installed. Retrieval of uploaded information can be useful for backup utilities in retrieving backup copies of items on the mobile communication facility 102 that need to be restored.

  The uploaded information can be encrypted to provide additional privacy and security protection to the user of the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively or additionally, password protection can be performed. Password protection may include the presence of content, the file that stores the content, or the visibility of content within the file, or any combination thereof that can provide security and privacy to the user. Is possible.

  The mobile search results described herein can include one or more lists for content related to the search query. A user can interact with the search results, for example, select the results and receive further information via the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102. One aspect of the present invention can facilitate a user to perform other actions related to search results (such as shopping, previewing content, saving results, etc.). Methods and systems for facilitating these and other actions that may be associated with search results are described below.

  The action command presented to the user of the mobile communication facility 102 may be related to the search result based on the search result characteristics. The action command can be presented to the user via the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102, and the user can access the action command via a function of the user interface. The action command can present further search results or action commands to the mobile communication facility 102.

  The mobile search platform 100 can use a search facility 142 as described herein in response to a search query from the mobile communication facility 102. The search results generated by the search facility 142 can include features (keywords, HTML links, metadata, etc.) that can be used to associate action commands with the search results. The search facility 142 can examine one or more of these features to determine which action command will provide the user with the best interaction results with the search results. For example, the search facility 142 can associate a “bid” action command with a search result that includes a link to bid for an item in an online auction. In another example, a “map” action command can be associated with a search result that includes a keyword that provides an address.

  Since search results may correspond closely to search queries, the characteristics of search queries can also affect action commands associated with the search results. The search query can be extensive so that the search facility 142 can return general results with common action commands. For example, a search for “guitar” can return a wide range of results including guitar type, concert information, guitar songs, guitar techniques, online guitar auctions, instrument stores, and the like. Results for such a broad search query can be associated with action commands that provide further details about the results, thereby making it easier for the user to find relevant results. Alternatively, the search query can be specific or the search facility 142 can provide specific relevant results for the search query. The search facility 142 associates the characteristics of the search query with other information such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, or user search history and preferences to identify relevant results with specific associated action commands. Is possible. The result of such a specific query can have a specific associated action command. In one example, the results for a particular guitar offered for sale from a local musical instrument store may have an associated “buy” action command.

  Another feature of search results that are the basis for action commands is the source of the search results. This may include the website from which the search results were generated, the wireless service provider 108 that generated the search results, the search service provider, the mobile communication facility 102, and the like. Each of the plurality of sources of search results can associate an action command with the search results based on preferences, business agreements, or other criteria that can be at least partially different for each source. The action command presented can result in the same end action by the user (such as ordering a guitar in the above example). However, the action command can instruct the feature associated with the action to be different for each source. In the above example of a “Purchase” action command presented to the mobile communication facility 102, the results provided by the website may include an action command for purchasing a guitar directly from a guitar manufacturer. The results provided by the search service provider may include action commands for purchasing a guitar from a guitar manufacturer affiliate or dealer.

  The website can include action commands to be associated with search results that correspond to the characteristics of the content of the website. The action command can be included in website content, metadata, header information, HTML links, and the like. The mobile search platform 100 can identify one action command to be associated with the search result based on the characteristics of the search query among a plurality of action commands included in the website. The website may include HTML links that result in actions such as purchase, registration, login, contact, service, and repair. The search facility 142 of the mobile search platform 100 can associate action commands related to HTML links on a website with search results. In one example, a search query for “on-site guitar repair” may generate a search result for a guitar repair provider's website that may include a link for scheduling on-site repair. Action commands for facilitating on-site repair scheduling can be associated with the search results.

  Alternatively, the website may include action commands for use with the mobile communication facility 102. Search facility 162 may include search results associated with action commands obtained from websites having mobile action commands.

  The action commands can be presented to the user via any aspect of the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102 described herein (such as visual display, audio output, vibration, and external ports). Similarly, a user can interact with action commands via the user interface of any aspect of the mobile communication facility 102 described herein (keypad, touch screen, microphone, external port, etc.).

  An action command is associated with each presented search result, and the action associated with the selected search result when each search result is selected (eg, via highlighting or scrolling the displayed results) The command can be made available to the user. A user can interact with the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102 in various ways as described herein. In this way, the action command can be accessed by the user via a plurality of inputs (sequential input etc.). In one example, the user can provide a first input, such as a search result selection. This first input may make an action command associated with the selected search result available to the user so that the second user input can access the action command. It becomes possible. The second user input can be a press of a send button on the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102 and the action can place a call. Various first and second user inputs that are obvious to those skilled in the art are included in this document.

  Action commands can be associated with search results via the sponsorship facility 162. The sponsorship facility 162 can associate an action command with the search result based on a bid of the sponsor 128 to associate the action command with the search result. The sponsor 128 may determine the search results based on one or more characteristics of the search results (eg, search query characteristics, search result characteristics, mobile communication facility 102 characteristics, mobile communication facility 102 user characteristics, etc.). It is possible to bid to associate action commands with search results. Sponsorship facility 162 may select sponsored action commands from higher bidders based on relevance to the search results for features specified by sponsor 128. In one example, multiple sponsors 128 can bid to obtain an action command to purchase a ticket for the event that is associated with a search result for the event. When a search result related to the event is generated by the search query, an action command from the sponsor 128 that bids at the highest price can be provided to the mobile communication facility 102 in association with the search result.

  Alternatively, one sponsor can provide a ticket for an event and another sponsor can provide items related to the event. The mobile search platform 100 can select an action command from the sponsor 128 based on relevance with search results that exceed a given bid amount. If the search query is for an item associated with the event, the mobile search platform 100 can associate an action command from the item sponsor rather than the ticket sponsor with the search results.

  The action command can include presenting further information to the mobile communication facility 102. In the above example, an action command associated with a search result generated from a search query for an event may present a plurality of action commands to the user. At least one of the plurality of action commands may be a sponsored action command as described herein. The plurality of action commands may be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 such that a sponsored action command from the highest bid sponsor is presented first. In a list of action commands, the sponsored action command from the sponsor with the highest bid can be placed at the top of the list. In the sequential display of action commands, the sponsored action command from the sponsor with the highest bid can be the action command presented first. Other ordering for presenting sponsored action commands can also be implemented (such as based on relevance to search results, based on location, and based on many other features related to mobile search platform 100). It is. All such orderings shall be included in this document.

  The association of the action command with the search result can be performed via an action command provider separately related to the mobile search platform 100. The mobile search platform 100 can provide search results to an action command provider and receive action commands for associating with the search results from the action command provider. The mobile search platform 100 can provide additional information such as the user layer, the type of mobile communication facility 102, the location of the mobile communication facility 102, and other information that may be useful for receiving associated action commands. It is.

  Action commands can include purchasing, previewing content, searching for content related to the search results, making calls related to the search results, mapping the location, transferring the search results, and saving the search results. The forwarded search results can be sent to a given email address. Here, examples of these action commands are shown.

  An action command related to the search result can facilitate a user to preview content related to the search result. In one example, the search results can be related to a photo sharing web page. The action command associated with the search result can be a display of one or more thumbnails of the photo, which provides a preview of the content available on the web page. In another example, the search results can be for an investment research website. The action command associated with the search result can be a download of a demonstration of the website, which allows the user to preview the content of the website in the form of an annotated demonstration. . In another example, the search results can be for independent filmmakers. The action command associated with the search result may be a presentation to the mobile communication facility 102 of a portion of the movie creator's one or more movies. In this way, the user can preview the content (movie) of the website. Similarly, audio, books, new product clothes, etc. can be previewed via action commands.

  Action commands related to search results can facilitate the transfer of search results by the user. Transfer search results via e-mail, test messages, instant messages, voice mail, video mail, message broadcasts, and anything else to communicate with the mobile communication facility 102 as described herein. Is possible. In one example, an action command associated with any search result may be forwarded to another mobile communication facility 102 by e-mail. The user can be instructed to enter or select a destination name from an e-mail name list by accessing the action command via the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102.

  Action commands related to search results can facilitate bidding for items related to search results. In one example, a user can search for used bicycles on an online auction website. The results can include one or more auction listings for used bicycles. An action command associated with the search result can facilitate a user bidding on an item and bidding. The command allows the user to enter a bid amount and password, and the mobile communication facility 102 can provide any additional identification information about the user to the online auction site to accept the bid.

  Action commands related to search results can facilitate the rating of search results. In one example, the action command can accept a numeric input (such as a numeric keypad on a mobile phone) from the mobile communication facility 102 to rate the relevance of the search results to the search query. The rating of the search results by the user can facilitate providing the user with search results that are more relevant. The action command can also delete one search result from a plurality of search results when the user has a rating below a predetermined value (eg, less than 3 out of 10).

  Action commands related to search results can facilitate the storage of search results. In one example, the action command allows the user to search results, in a favorite storage device, in a follow-up list, or in other storage devices that can work with the mobile communication facility 102 or the mobile search facility 100, etc. It is possible to facilitate saving.

  In embodiments, a search box can be presented upon phone activation, and the search box can be configured to relate to a particular search technique. For example, the search box can be configured to provide localization or personalization (eg, searches related to mobile subscriber characteristics, etc. described herein). The search box can also be configured for time-based target results. For example, a search user interface can be configured to generate localized results, and keywords, filters, algorithms, or other search parameters that identify relevant local results can be used as time results. It is possible to change. Thus, when a user opens his flip phone and the user is presented with a search box, the user can perform a search, localize the results, and The result can be adjusted according to the time. At 6pm, the search results may be at least partially related to dinner options, while searches performed at 8pm may be related to entertainment. In the embodiment, the user can set preferences for the default search method. The user can set the type of search he / she wants to perform as a default when the search facility is presented when the telephone is activated. The user can also be provided with an option (eg, a menu option) that allows the user to select a new temporary search technique.

  In an embodiment, a user can access a mobile search application using the mobile communication facility 102. The mobile search application can include a user interface screen generated by the client application interface described herein. A user accessing the mobile search application can navigate through selections on the user interface screen. The mobile search application navigation method may include receiving information regarding physical movement of the mobile communication facility 102 and linking the physical movement to navigation through selection of a user interface screen. is there. The link between the physical movement of the mobile communication facility 102 and the mobile search application is at least partially physical to the two-dimensional space of the menu structure displayed on the display device 172 of the mobile communication facility. It can be based on a three-dimensional space mapping of motion.

  The client application interface can accept input from the motion detection device. The motion detection device can detect movement of the mobile communication facility relative to the external object, or can detect movement relative to a previous position in three-dimensional space.

  In one embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 may comprise a camera. The camera can acquire a series of images within its field of view (eg, an image of a user's face) and provide the images to a client application interface, the client application interface Can be analyzed to determine the movement of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In another embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 may include a motion detector such as an acceleration watch or a gyroscope. The client application interface monitors data recorded in or output from an accelerating watch, gyroscope, sensor, or other motion detection equipment, analyzes the data, and analyzes the movement of the mobile communication equipment 102. It is possible to determine.

  The movement of the mobile communication facility 102 can be caused by a user physically moving the mobile communication facility 102. This physical movement includes raising or lowering the mobile communication facility 102, which is represented by a change in menu selection or user interface screen that can be viewed on the display device 172 of the mobile communication facility. Is possible. As an example, as a result of raising the mobile communication facility 102, the user interface screen can display a higher level menu structure selection. In another example, the user can tilt the mobile communication facility 102 and, as a result, raise a portion of the mobile communication facility 102 and lower the opposite portion. As a result of this tilt, the menu selection reverts to the previous menu selection, which is like the “undo” command of the graphical computer user interface. In another example, the display of the mobile search application can be zoomed out as a result of raising the mobile communication facility 102. Such an example can be useful when the display of the search application is a map image or a satellite image. As a result of lowering the mobile communication facility 102, it is possible to zoom in on the display, which provides further details of the feature or selection.

  In another embodiment, a user or someone assisting the user may move the mobile communication facility 102 in one or more horizontal directions (such as left, right, front, back, and diagonal directions). Yes, that movement will cause changes related to menu selection on the user interface screen. As an example, as a result of the exercise in the right horizontal direction, the selection displayed to the right of the selection of the currently highlighted mobile search application will be highlighted. As another example, as a result of a backward movement (defined generally as a horizontal movement in the direction of the user holding the mobile communication facility 102), the current in the display device 172 of the mobile communication facility The menu selection that is closer to the user than the menu selection is highlighted. In general, the horizontal and vertical movement of the mobile communication facility 102 described herein can result in incremental changes in menu selection. The speed and duration of the exercise can determine the degree of change in the menu selection or user interface screen. As an example, a rapid forward and horizontal movement can cause the menu selection to scroll rapidly through the list of selections. Slow and long left and horizontal movement can scroll the display of long menu entries across the display 172 of the mobile communication facility.

  A user can physically move the mobile communication facility 102 with an irregular motion, such as a non-linear motion, a random motion, or an oscillating motion. As a result of detecting one or more of these irregular movements, it is possible to cause a substantial movement of the selection within the menu structure of the mobile search application. As an example, a search may be initiated by the search application canceling the current search activity and displaying a top-level menu selection on the mobile communication facility 102 as a result of the vibratory motion. Alternatively, irregular movement of the mobile communication facility 102 can be ignored by the client application interface, resulting in no changes to the menu selection or user interface screen. Other substantial menu selection movements related to irregular movement of the mobile communication facility 102 are presented by clearing the text entry field, repositioning text in the text entry field of the mobile search application, and the client application interface. Can include a random selection of one of the suggestions and a permutation of the available menu selection order (such as shuffling the order of the music playlist).

  One or more of horizontal, vertical, and irregular motions can be combined with acceleration or deceleration of the motion. Motion in the acceleration or deceleration direction can speed up (accelerate) or slow down (decelerate) menu selection or user interface screen changes associated with the motion. As an example, the user may first slowly move the mobile communication facility 102 vertically downward, and as a result, slowly zoom in on the displayed image or screen. It is possible to increase the zoom-in speed when the user accelerates the downward movement in the vertical direction.

  Display navigation of a mobile search application linked to the movement of the mobile communication facility 102 can include one or more of the following navigations: search results, menus, lists of email messages, product lists. , Calendar, contact list, document list, folder list, application list, and map.

  The algorithm facility 144 can accept user input in the form of a problem and evaluate the problem by applying a set of all possible solutions available in the search space. In the most basic aspect, the algorithm facility 144 can apply a naive and lack of information search algorithm consisting of one or more of the most intuitive solutions available in the search space. Alternatively, to minimize the search time and resource allocation of the algorithm facility 144, the algorithm facility 144 may employ an information-based algorithm based on heuristics that utilize information about elements of the search space. It is. The algorithm can be based on query frequency, click or click-through frequency, query speed; search initiation site, store visit site, or mobile website; community tagging; or mobile user scoring; or domain restrictions (eg, Based on “espn.com” only), it is possible to promote or demote content for display 172 to the user.

  The algorithm can be designed to index information specific to the mobile communication facility 102. For example, the algorithm can only look for mobile tags (eg, WML, xHTML-MP, MIME type (such as text), WAP, and / or WML, or mobile specific headers). The algorithm also includes page width, page weight (eg number of images and byte size), screen resolution and color capability, font type and size, client-side rendering capability, page complexity (eg compatible with mobile communication facility 102) It is possible to determine aesthetic compatibility between the content and the capabilities of the display device 172 of the mobile communication facility 102, including factors such as features that are not present or unique to the mobile communication facility 102. This compatibility information can also be mixed with other information such as popularity data (eg, WAP gateway, editorial scoring, and / or traffic market data).

  Algorithm facility 144 may include collaborative filtering protocols, category filtering, recommendation systems, and / or other processing facilities for analysis, refinement, or filtering of user input and / or search results. A collaborative filter can use a two-step process. During the first step, other users having a rating pattern similar to that of the active user are identified. Second, ratings obtained from these similar users provide an empirical basis for predicting relevance information for active users. A collaborative filter can be both an inclusive process and an exclusive process, collecting relevant information about active users or removing inconsistent information from the predicted information set.

  Harmonic filtering protocols generally involve the collection of preference data from large user groups. This preference data can be statistically analyzed to identify features of subgroups or members of subgroups that have similar preference profiles. Various weighted averages, fuzzy logic, or other techniques can be used to summarize or model preference subgroups, and the model / summary can be used to generate preference functions. . This function can then be used to match new users to the appropriate preference subgroup. In an embodiment, such information can be collected from many individual mobile subscriber feature data sets, and that data can be collected from users of many mobile communication facilities. For example, the wireless provider 108 can collect preference data from a large group of its customers. In embodiments, data can be collected from non-mobile users and can relate to preference information collected from other online or offline activities.

  User preferences can be derived from user behavior or other implicit characteristics, or can be explicitly defined by the user of the mobile communication facility, or a combination thereof . If the user explicitly presents his / her preferences (eg, for restaurants, books, e-commerce, music, news, video, format, audio, etc.), the explicit preference information is sent to the user's phone. It can be stored in an associated mobile subscriber characteristics database. Users may engage in activities (such as online product purchases, online site visits, calls from mobile communication facilities, calls from other facilities, content browsing, or other activities, etc. ) Can be used to implicitly register preferences. For example, if a user views a product and decides not to purchase the product, an inference can be derived that the user is not interested in the product, and this inference is part of the collaborative filtering algorithm. It is possible to use. In addition, inferences can be derived from the type of facility the user has recently called at the mobile communication facility. If the user has repeatedly called the car dealer for the past two weeks, an inference can be derived that the user is currently looking for car supplies and / or services. It is also possible to collect the user's implicit preferences by recording all the pages visited by the user and the frequency and / or time of each visit. A binary encoding mechanism that encodes visited pages as “1” and unvisited pages as “0” is used to generate user-based preference vectors, within and between users Statistical analysis of both cluster preferences or similarities is possible. Other encoding techniques can group specific sites along the magnitude of commonality, using any number of Euclidean distances or other distance and / or matching techniques. Navigation behavior is analyzed. In an embodiment, user preference data may be collected from within a mobile subscriber feature database. In an embodiment, user preference data can be collected from outside the mobile subscriber feature database. In an embodiment, offline behavior is also used to characterize user preferences.

  An implicit mobile search query can be automatically generated from the mobile communication facility 102 based on at least one parameter to deliver relevant mobile content to the mobile communication facility 102, in which case its relevance May be based in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102.

  The automatic generation of the search query can be an implicit search. This implicit search may not require user operation of a command of the mobile communication facility. For example, it is possible to eliminate the need for the user to select menu items, press buttons, select touch screen icons, issue voice commands, or explicitly use other commands associated with the mobile communication facility 102. is there.

  In embodiments, the automatic generation of search queries can also be accomplished by the server 134.

  In embodiments, the parameters can be used to partially determine the relevance of mobile content. The parameter can be information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. This information can be related to user characteristics. User characteristics include user age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, birthday, place of birth, Other information regarding the user, title, working days, and user characteristics may be included. For example, the user feature “user” can be used to partially determine the relevance of a news headline in search results derived from an automatically generated news headline search query. If the user of the user is a car manufacturer, the news headline regarding the temporary dismissal of car manufacturing workers can be determined to be more relevant than the headline regarding currency fluctuations in China, and It is possible to prioritize delivery to the user's mobile communication facility 102. Similarly, as a result of the user's user parameters, it is possible to generate a search query for the user's current stock price and distribute that information to the user's mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the parameters may relate to user history, user transactions, geographical location, geographical proximity, user equipment, time of day, and other user characteristics. For example, parameters related to a user may include age (27), gender (female), previous user transactions (purchase of jazz records), and geographic location (New York City). An automatically generated search can return search results ranked, ordered, indexed, and prioritized by relevance to one or more user features. In this example, as a result of the fact that the user is young and female, lives in New York City, and has purchased jazz records, prioritization of relevant content for delivery to the user's mobile communication facility 102 is, for example, , A retail store that sells jazz records, a retail store that sells jazz records in New York City, a retail store that sells jazz records within walking distance of the user, and so on.

  In an embodiment, the parameters may also include characteristics of the mobile communication facility, such as display capability, display size, display resolution, processing speed, audio capability, video capability, cache size, storage capability, memory It is possible to select from a group consisting of capacity and other mobile communication facility characteristics. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be provided by a wireless operator, a wireless service provider 108, a telecommunications service provider, or other provider associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Further, in the above example of a user who is a jazz fan, when a new video of a jazz artist becomes available all at once, an automatically generated query will indicate that the user's mobile communication facility 102 has the appropriate video capabilities. And if the mobile communication facility 102 has the appropriate video capabilities, it can provide the user with an opportunity to download the video.

  In an embodiment, the associated mobile content can be cached locally on the mobile communication facility 102. The locally cached information can be loaded before new content for new search queries. The locally cached information can be associated with a deadline, which determines the date, time, previous use of the locally cached information, or the deadline of the locally cached information Other features can be made. For example, using the geographical location and time parameters, an automatically generated search query can return results that include the weather conditions for the current day at the location. These results can be cached locally on the mobile communication facility 102 on the same day at 11:59 pm. In an embodiment, previous viewing of cached content, such as video, can be used to determine allowed future usage of the content. For example, a cached jazz artist concert video is allowed to play on mobile communication facility 102 only five times, after which the video expires and the video can be viewed again to view it again. It is possible to require the user to purchase.

  In embodiments, the relevance may be based at least in part on statistical association. The association can be a score. The statistical association can relate to an association between mobile content and information about the mobile communication facility 102. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may include user history, user transactions, geographic location, geographic proximity, user equipment, time of day, user characteristics, or mobile communication facility characteristics. User characteristics include age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, birthday, place of birth, user , Title, working days, and other user characteristics. The characteristics of the mobile communication facility may be selected from the group consisting of display capability, display size, display resolution, processing speed, audio capability, video capability, cache size, storage capability, memory capacity, and other mobile communication facility features. Is possible. For example, the mobile communication facility 102 can be associated with parameters such as geographic location (San Francisco), user history (previously called a Chinese restaurant), and time (7 pm). The mobile communication facility 102 automatically generates a search query, and the relevance of the content to a restaurant or Chinese restaurant, or that the location is in San Francisco, or is open at 7pm, or some combination thereof It is possible to prioritize display of the content based on the above.

  In an embodiment, information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be provided by a wireless operator, a wireless service provider 108, a telecommunications service provider, or other provider associated with the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the basic implementation of the collaborative filtering algorithm is to record the total number of users (which may include popularity) in the set rated as favorable, or record the number of users who have repeatedly visited the site. Doing so entails tracking the popularity of a product, service, business, transaction, or website. In essence, this algorithm infers what the previous user likes and what the new user likes. In an embodiment, a weighted average process is performed to cut out a subgroup of users who all ranked products that have an overall unpopular rating for the overall user data set.

  A more robust collaborative filtering procedure (also known as the K-nearest neighbor algorithm) uses a “training dataset” based on previous user behavior to predict variables of interest for members of a “target dataset” consisting of new users To do. In addition to user preference data, the training data set has additional predictor variables (eg, age, income, gender, date of birth, or place of birth, etc.) as included in the mobile subscriber characteristics database. Is possible. The interest variable can include the type of product purchased, the purchase amount, and the like. For each row (single user data) in the target data set, the algorithm finds the “K” nearest member of the training data set. The proximity or distance used by the algorithm is typically a measure of the Euclidean distance. The algorithm then finds a weighted sum of the variables of interest for the K nearest neighbor (the weight is the reciprocal of the calculated distance). This process is then repeated for all remaining rows in the target data set. From this information, it is possible to derive a model for future prediction. As the user population increases, the training data set can be updated to include new rows, thereby capturing any changes in user preferences for use in revising the prediction model.

  Other methods that can be successfully used for statistical clustering of user preference groups include weighted voting, Bayesian prediction, Pearson product correlation, and factor analysis.

  In addition to the description of collaborative filtering outlined above, the following text can be referenced for further information regarding collaborative filtering.

Nakamura, A. and Abe, N., 1998. Collaborative Filtering using Weighted Majority Prediction Algorithms in: Proceedings of ICML'98, 395-403. Morgan Laufman Eds. (See Appendix A)
In addition to or in place of collaborative filtering or other preferential processing of various information determined by other methods, non-priority or objective types of data relating to the user of the mobile communication facility 102 It can be used for further target search results. For example, the user's location can be determined via a GPS system (or other location services) and this location can be used to filter the results with or without collaborative filtering. It is possible. In embodiments, the search can be further refined using factors such as time, device type, time-related activity, location-related activity, and invoice activity. In one embodiment, such information can be used in a category style filter (ie, a filter designed to include or exclude results based on the data). In one embodiment, such information can be used by a collaborative filter algorithm. In one embodiment, such information can be used to filter the results without consideration in the collaborative filter algorithm.

  Embodiments obtain search results, refine search queries, make corrections, make suggestions, deobfuscate search queries, categorize results, perform explicit or implicit searches, filtering Data used in processes such as performing, collaborative filtering, or performing other processes as defined herein can be stored in a database (eg, a relational database). In embodiments, the data can be searched, associated, linked, extracted, or otherwise manipulated or used. For further information on the association and retrieval of such data, see the following publication: Integrating Association Rule Mining with Relational Database Systems: Alternatives and Implications by Sunita Sarawagi, Shiby Thomas, Rakesh Agrawal, published by IBM Almaden Research Center. See B).

  The recommendation system can use information from the user's profile to make predictions about other information / products that may be of interest to the user. Data used in the recommendation system can be obtained through the use of explicit and implicit data collection. Explicit collection refers to data collected from users, for example, directly rating items, ranking products, presenting preferences, and listing what they like or not like. Implicit collection means data collected as, for example, a by-product of user behavior (a product seen in an online store or a purchased product). The recommendation system can compare the collected data with similar data collected from others to determine a list of recommended items for the active user.

  Proposals can be generated on the display device 172 based on each keystroke entered by the user into the mobile communication facility 102. In order to optimize the overall performance of the wireless platform 100, the proposal can be cached locally on the mobile communication facility 102 and combined with performing server updates. Updates can also be provided to the cache memory of the mobile communication facility 102 without requiring user keystrokes. Further suggestions rank content based on popularity, frequency of query activity, frequency within content, acceleration of content frequency, frequency of purchases, sales conversion rates, and any changes that occur in any of these metrics. By doing so, it is possible to supply to the user. Proposal lists can also be deduplicated using frequent words such as “Tyra Banks out of 1,2,3,” and categorized by title, artist, or yellow page taxonomy or other subject organization, for example, Can be derived. This proposal may be specific to mobile communication facility 102, mobile subscriber feature 112, results facility, carrier business rules 130, and / or search algorithm facility 144. Proposals can be dynamically displayed in Java or BREW applications. Proposals can also be displayed in a browser. For example, if a user types BR SP as a query, the WAP page that responds can ask the user if he intended to enter Britney Spears or Bruce Springsteen. The user can then click on the link for the intended query.

  The recommendation may be specific to the mobile communication facility 102, the mobile subscriber feature 112, the results facility, the carrier business rules 130, and / or the sponsor facility 144. Providing recommendations to the user for other relevant content can be made during display of search results 172 or after a search item has been selected. Relationships between items can be based on transactions, searches, and query behavior, and suggestions to users of combined sales products (eg, record artists within the same genre) or additional products and services ( For example, it may include a taxi service proposal following the purchase of a movie ticket in a user's urban environment. Query classification can use yellow page classification (eg, restaurant or doctor, or infer that a five-digit number is a zip code), and mobile communication facility 102, mobile subscriber characteristics 112. May be unique to the distribution facility, the disambiguation facility 140, and / or the parental control 150. The wireless platform 100 can use keyword mapping to query classification based on taxonomy. For example, the user query “screwdriver” can be mapped to the category “hardware”. This keyword mapping may be specific to mobile communication facility 102, mobile subscriber feature 112, distribution facility, unambiguous facility, and / or parental control.

  Results facility 148 may include general content and services, specific content catalogs, carrier premium content, carrier portal content, device-based results, or desktop search results for home computers. The general content and services provided by the results facility 148 include podcasts, websites, general images available online, general videos available online, websites transcoded for MCF, Or it can include websites designed for mobile browser facilities. Specific content catalogs include travel, directions, results displayed on the map, white and yellow page phone books, movie opening times and reviews, comparative shopping and product reviews, weather, stock prices, general knowledge questions, verbal Definitions, dictionaries, restaurant reviews and reservations, WiFi hotspot locations, astrology, area codes, zip codes, sports score tables, flight times, fantasy sports statistics, drink recipes, pick-up routes, jokes, in-store Information (eg inventory list), mobile phone, encyclopedia, adult content, gambling content, and FAQs. As a result, the carrier's premium content provided by the facility 148 includes ringtones (short tones, chords, or real sounds), ringback, music streaming, MP3, video, games, screensaver, images designed for mobile phones, mobile Books or other mobile applications can be included. Career portal content includes news (current top stories, entertainment, business, technology, finance, etc.), sports, weather, stock prices, and accounting information. Device-based results provided by results facility 148 can include currency services for messaging (SMS, MMS, instant messaging, etc.), e-mail, chat, PIM (address book), and mobile phone. is there. Finally, desktop search results for home computers can include text documents, PDF (Portable Document Format) documents, various types of maps including annotated maps, or similar equipment, spreadsheets, presentations, photos and images, web pages , E-mail, IM, and chat.

  The ordering and display of search results may include mobile communication facility 102, mobile subscriber feature 112, distribution facility, unambiguous facility, parental control 150, search algorithm facility 144, carrier business rules 158, and / or sponsorship facility 162. It can be based on The order of the content to be displayed can also be based on the amount of content available within a category. The display 172 can change based on the screen size of the mobile communication facility 102, and sound and other multimedia content can be adapted to the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. Content ordering and display can be organized by content type, artist, date, or concept (eg, “Jaguar” as a car or “jaguar” as an animal) and mobile search for other categories It can be derived from inference within the host facility 114. In addition to ordering, the content can be emphasized or reduced by weighting in the display 172. For example, weighting can occur through the use of size, movement, lack of symmetry, flashy color, sound, multimedia, or other means for highlighting content. In the case of sponsored drinks, there may be opportunities for volume optimization (eg clicks x bid costs).

  The functions of the parental control 105 can be set by the wireless provider 108 when a user account is created. A web-based interface can be used to change or modify parental controls and to enter / change password protection. Alternatively, parental controls can be managed via an interface included within the mobile communication facility 102.

  The privacy facility 152 may include one or more facilities for protecting user privacy, such as an encryption facility for encrypting sensitive user data. The privacy facility 152 may also include facilities for protecting users from unwanted content (unwanted commercial email, spam, spyware, viruses, etc.). The privacy facility can, for example, filter such content before exposing the results, or in another embodiment, return content that is less likely or undesirable to expose the user's credit information. It is possible to propose a modified query that is less likely. The privacy facility 152 can function in a manner similar to a secure channel (such as a VPN) with the wireless provider 108. This secure channel makes it possible to securely share sensitive information.

  Transaction security facility 154 may include additional privacy and parental control settings, transaction security settings for wireless shopping protection, and digital rights management. In an embodiment, such facilities may include password-based security, public / private key facilities, or other suitable security protocols for ensuring the authenticity of participants in transactions performed using the mobile communication facility 102. Can be included.

  The carrier business rules 158 of the wireless provider 108 can be related to or included in the mobile search host facility 114. Such rules include content that the user can access (eg, “walled garden” vs. “non-walled garden”), the location in the user interface where the sponsor logo and links are placed, sponsored equipment, It is possible to govern inventory rules and rules that allow users to trade categories (eg, based on access conditions, user controls, parental controls, etc.) and manage auctions. In the example of duplicate information generated in the search results, it is possible to give higher priority to the content of a suitable provider than others.

  In addition to the speech recognition 160 present on the mobile communication facility 102, speech recognition can be included in the mobile search host facility 114, which includes software algorithms and hardware for accurate speech recognition. It is possible to use both base solutions.

  The sponsorship facility 162 stores premium content from sponsors who have paid the wireless provider 108 to display the content to associated users. Sponsor information can be linked to the website visited by the user (ie, pay-per-click) or linked to the phone (ie, pay-per-call). Sponsor information can include text only, graphic information in the form of photos, graphic art design, or video, as well as various combinations thereof. Sponsor information can also take the form of interactive software applications (i.e. games) or special ring tones (e.g. jamming). Sponsor information can be displayed to the user based on the relationship between the sponsor information and the user's search query, results list, item or category, and the website visited by the user. The web page may display content for a syndicated advertisement or a link for a syndicated advertisement. Furthermore, the wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 can accommodate sponsor information of the type described above in a separate database 128.

  The implicit query facility 164 provides the user with an indication of relevant content based on user activity rather than explicit search queries. For example, with GPS data, the locator facility 110 may indicate that the mobile phone user is near a sponsor restaurant. Further, a clock included in the mobile communication facility 102 and / or the wireless communication facility can indicate that it is night. The prediction algorithm combines this information to create an implicit query that the user is interested in a restaurant that is near the user and can buy dinner, and then the content ( Advertisements, phone numbers, menus, reviews) can be delivered and displayed immediately. Other implicit queries may be based on one or a combination of user parental controls 150, carrier business rules 158, results equipment 148, and the like as well.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a server 134 and a database 138 connected to the Internet. A database 138 connected to the wireless platform 100 via the Internet can store information such as individual business websites with which the user trades.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a database that stores wireless carrier business rules 130. The carrier business rules 130 can prioritize advertising content (see walled garden content 132 below) based on the economic interest of the wireless provider 108 or the importance of the sponsor 128. Additional carrier business rules 130 can include those described in this document or references cited.

  The wireless search platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 may include a database that stores “walled garden” content 132. The walled garden content 132 may be content that the wireless provider 108 derives additional revenue based on, for example, a user click-through or content download (eg, ringtone, wallpaper, ringback, music, video). Is possible. Because of this additional revenue, the wireless provider 108, through its carrier business rules 130, is higher than search results that have equal relevance to this useful content, but without economic benefits for the wireless provider 108. It is possible to ensure that priority is given.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram 200 illustrating a plurality of processes for manipulating a user query to generate a result that is delivered to a user. The query mode 202 is entered in the illustrated embodiment. The query mode can take the form of an explicit query entered by an active user, or by some feature related to the user and / or the user's behavior (eg, GPS location) rather than by the user. It can be an implicit query that is initiated. The start of query input 208 explicitly made by the user can be paired with further information derived from the associated implicit query 204. Depending on the clarity of the query input 208, the query may require correction 244, unambiguous 240, or redirection 250. The query input 208 can also be paired with a recommendation 248, suggestion 242, or categorization 254 prior to further processing. If the query input 208 is initiated by voice rather than text, it can be linked to the speech recognition 252 program. Some or all of the processes used to optimize the search can be refined using information about the mobile communication facility (eg, mobile subscriber characteristic information, location, time, filter algorithm, etc.) is there.

  Once the first explicit and / or implicit query is created, the query 212 is processed to retrieve the first result (214). The query 212 and the first retrieved result 214 can undergo further filtering 258 and aggregation 260. The walled garden content 262 and the sponsored content 220 can be attached to the query 212 and a result 222 tailored to the user can be presented to the user. The result 222 can then trigger further sponsor 224 message and advertisement distribution. Information from pay-per-click (PPC) sponsors 228 can be linked to the results to allow users to quickly learn about sponsor services, phone numbers, addresses, business hours, sales, etc. . If the start of query input (208) receives, for example, redirection (250), it is possible to return to the query stage 212 or immediately present the result 222 based on the query to the user. Once the results are retrieved, the content can be tested for compatibility with the user's mobile communication facility 102 by performing a simulated compatibility test using a spider prior to its display 172, and the simulated During compatibility testing, the processing characteristics of a wide variety of commercially available wireless communication facilities (including the user's mobile communication facility 102 type) are emulated, and the content in the result set is compatible with the user's mobile communication facility 102 Is determined.

  Query results 222 can be ordered (230) prior to display (232), which includes, for example, sponsor 224, mobile subscriber characteristics, information about mobile communication equipment, location, carrier rules, filter results. And / or based on the characteristics of the walled garden 262. When the result 222 is displayed (232), the user can use the information to conduct a dialogue / transaction 234 (eg, call, click a link, or place an online order), and then The dialogue / transaction 234 is distributed wirelessly via the wireless platform 100 shown in FIG. 1 (238).

  Referring again to FIG. 1, the wireless communication facility 104 is a device housing, antenna, antenna support structure, and any related used for receiving or transmitting signals for radio, microwave, or other communications. It can be a facility. The antenna can include poles, panels, rods, reflectors, or similar devices used to transmit or receive radio signals. Antennas are omnidirectional antennas (such as “whipped” antennas) that transmit and receive wireless signals with a 360-degree radiation pattern, and directional antennas (such as “panel” antennas) that transmit and receive wireless signals with specific directivity characteristics of less than 360 degrees. Or a parabolic antenna (such as a “dish” antenna) or a bowl-type device that transmits and receives wireless communication signals with specific directivity characteristics. Other antennas that can be included in the wireless communication facility are sub-antenna devices such as test mobile antennas and global positioning antennas that are less than about 12 inches in height or width excluding the support structure.

  One or more wireless providers 108 can mount equipment on a single wireless communication facility 104.

  Other examples of devices capable of constructing a wireless communication facility include a wireless communication support structure comprising a grid tower, antennas and metal crossing strips or bars to support associated equipment, and a wireless comprising a support structure. Examples include the monopole that is the communication facility 104 and related equipment, including all equipment that aids in sending and receiving voice and data. Such equipment can include (but is not limited to) cables, conduits and connectors, struts, monopoles, lattice towers, wooden struts, or bracing towers.

  Wireless providers 108 may include commercial, non-profit, or government organizations that provide wireless communication services. Wireless Provider 108 includes cellular, AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) spectrum, broadband PCS, narrowband PCS, paging, wireless communications (WCS), wireless medical telemetry (WMTS), special mobile, private land mobile, marine mobile , Low Power Radio Service (LPRS), Short Range Communication (DSRC), 218-219MHz, 220MHz, 700Mz Protection Frequency Band, Air-Ground, Amateur, Aviation, Basic Switched Telephone, Broadband Radio Service (BRS) , Civil Radio (CB), Commercial License Program, Education Broadband Service (EBS), Home Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio, Industrial / Professional Wireless Pool, Intelligent Transport System (ITS), ITFS (Instructional Fixed Service) Broadband service for education, lower 700MHz, medical transplant communication (MICS), microwave, millimeter wave 70-80-90GHz, multipoint distribution (MDS / MMDS A wide range of wireless technologies including, but not limited to, Multipurpose Radio Service (MURS), Offshore, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Personal Radio, Public Security, Radio Control Radio Service (R / C), and Regional Services, etc. It is possible to include services using spectrum.

  The locator facility may operate with the mobile communication facility 102 to identify the current geographic location or other location of the mobile communication facility. The locator facility 110 can be used, for example, to identify the geographical location of a wireless device via geographically tagged personal identification data or use of personal identification data. Geographically tagged personal identification data refers to personal identification data linked to a particular location through the use of a location information service. Personal identification data is information that can be used to uniquely and reliably identify an individual, such as name, address, phone number, e-mail address and account, or other personal identification number, as well as identifying the individual Including, but not limited to, any relevant data linked to do so (eg, account data stored by wireless provider 108). In addition to or instead of the geographic location, the locator facility 110 identifies other locations such as proximity to other users, proximity to network locations, or position (eg, on a straight line) to other users. Is possible.

  As described above, mobile subscriber information can be stored in a mobile subscriber feature database 112 in an accessible form. The information can be accessed directly from the mobile communication facility 102, the wireless provider 108, or other user and / or operator of the information. In addition, the mobile subscriber database 112 is loaded with information related to the mobile communication facility 102, the user of the mobile communication facility (eg, a customer of the wireless service provider 108), and other sources of useful information. Is possible. Mobile subscriber information can be used in conjunction with information about the mobile communication facility 102. For example, mobile subscriber information can be used to contribute to a user's better access to a desired search target using a mobile communication facility. In an embodiment, a user can perform a search based on keywords (or unambiguous phrases, modified phrases, suggested phrases, or other phrases described herein) and mobile Some or all of the subscriber characteristic information can be used in addition to the keywords as a way to refine or customize the search for a particular user. For example, a user's age, location, time, and past mobile communication facility transactions (eg, call, click, or click-through) can be used to predict what the user is more interested in. . In embodiments, information predicted to be valuable can be listed at the top of the search results, such information can be only generated results, or highlighted in some way. Is possible. The mobile subscriber characteristic information can be used in cooperation with the algorithm facility 144, for example. Mobile subscriber characteristic information can be used in conjunction with category filters or other filters used to refine search results according to such information.

  As another example, mobile subscriber information stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics database 112 can be used in an implicit search as described in more detail herein. The wireless provider is able to obtain information about the user's location, time, likes and dislikes (e.g., via interpretation of other transactions (e.g., phone activity or web activity) regarding the mobile communication facility 102), and the wireless provider Can facilitate downloading of information that is clearly related to the mobile communication facility in anticipation of the user wanting such information. For example, the location facility 110 can specify the location of the mobile communication facility. The location can be associated with the time at which the location was specified. Other mobile subscriber characteristic information can be associated with the location information via a telephone number associated with the mobile communication facility. The location can be Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The time can be 6:30 pm and the user may have called the Chinese restaurant ten times in the last two months at about the same time. This can be determined based on previous queries or by call history, which can then be reverse searched to check relevance to future queries.

  Using this information, the system can infer that the user is interested in dinner at a Chinese restaurant and download information about the Chinese restaurant in the Harvard Square area. In addition, information about the dinner category and other results can be presented. In an embodiment, this group of user-related information can be used in conjunction with sponsor information stored in the sponsor database 128 so that some or all of the results presented to the user can be sponsored information. is there. The sponsor information may be the result of a search result auction based on user-related information, or the sponsor information may relate to a local restaurant, for example, where the sponsor drink is a pay-per-call sponsor drink. Is possible.

  There are numerous ways in which mobile subscriber characteristic information can be used for mobile communication facility searches or other forms of search for explicit or implicit information, some such embodiments are described below. Shown in more detail.

  As described above, the sponsor database 128 is sponsored in a form that is accessible within the sponsor database 128 for use in searching for information, presenting information, accessing information, or other activities associated with the mobile communication facility 102. It is possible to store information. In an embodiment, sponsor information may be used to present syndicated sponsor links, advertisements, content, or other information on the mobile communication facility 102.

  The sponsored results can be presented to the user of the mobile communication facility 102 as a result of an auction of advertising space on the mobile communication facility 102. The auction can be keyword-based, term-based, phrase-based, or algorithm-based, or it can be some other system that associates information, sites, content, etc. with search queries or queries. It is. For example, a user of the mobile communication facility 102 can perform a network search by entering a search query, or the query, or some related form of query (eg, query ambiguity, query correction, The query related suggestions) can be processed through an auction in which the highest bidder receives a high right to advertise its content. The content can be presented as a sponsored drink on a display device for mobile communication facilities. The sponsored drink can be highlighted, prioritized, or presented in other ways. In an embodiment, the sponsored information can be presented on a site visited by a user of the mobile communication facility. For example, the user may click a link other than the sponsor drink. When the website content is displayed on a mobile communication facility, information about the sponsor drink can also be displayed, which provides further opportunities for the user to click the sponsor drink.

  In an embodiment, the user of the mobile communication facility 102 can search for information, or search related information (eg, implicit search) in anticipation of the user wanting such information. And the presented results can include sponsored drinks, content, or other information. Sponsored content can be auctions (eg, keyword-based auctions, algorithm-based auctions, location-based auctions, mobile subscriber feature-based auctions, or other information such as information from search queries (location or mobile subscriptions). As a result of a combined auction) and sponsored content in a prioritized manner, highlighted manner, exclusive manner, or some other manner Can be presented and displayed on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility.

  In an embodiment, sponsor information may be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 as a result of an auction. In an embodiment, sponsor information may be presented as a pay-per-call link or content. In a pay-per-call embodiment, there may not be an auction for the right to post information on the mobile communication facility 102. The information may have been presented because it appears to be relevant or for some other reason. In such a case, a special telephone number associated with the sponsor can be presented to the user of the mobile communication facility. When a call is made to the special phone number, the call recipient (eg, product or service vendor) receives the call and charges the poster of the information (eg, wireless service provider). An option to pay or reject the call is presented. In another somewhat similar scenario, the vendor can receive the first call for free, or be later paid or billed for the call, but if such is desired The fee must be accepted in the future. The user of the mobile communication facility 102 can store the sponsored phone number or the introduced phone number in the address book of the mobile communication facility 102 and the wireless service provider each time the phone number is called. Can be paid for the referral fee. In embodiments, referral / sponsor fees can be cheaper with use, higher with use, or kept constant with use. In an embodiment, the referral / sponsor fee may change with time and other parameters. In an embodiment, the pay-per-call telephone number is the result of an auction process. Advertising syndication can be segmented by mobile communication facility 102, mobile subscriber feature 112, distribution facility, and / or parental control 150.

  A feature of the present invention relates to a syndication program capable of adding mobile content to a website when the website is presented to a mobile communication facility (eg, a mobile phone). Such syndication can be determined by the wireless operator, wireless service provider, or telecommunications provider, or can be made at the discretion of the website owner via an opt-in process. The opt-in process may involve joining a wireless provider, a mobile search provider, or other relevant organization. The opt-in process can also involve the insertion of tags on the website. Mobile content can be automatically added to a website page for a specified URL or multiple URLs. The addition of the mobile content can be performed without an instruction on the page on which the mobile content is to be arranged. Tags and other encoded information can be included in the website to indicate where mobile content should be placed on the site when delivered to the mobile communication facility. The syndication process can be a context-based relevance, a behavior-based relevance, or can be based on a combination of two technologies that associate relevant mobile content with a site. Server applications (eg, WAP server applications, WAP gateways, mobile application gateways, etc.) allow mobile content to be delivered to mobile websites when delivered to mobile communication facilities, whether the website is tagged or untagged. It can be added automatically. The mobile content can involve a web content placement auction or other process for determining which content is associated with keywords, topics, websites, etc. when presented.

  Automatic syndication of mobile content to a website can be based at least in part on using context information about the website to determine the relevance of mobile content that can be used for syndication. It is. Context information that can be associated with a website includes keywords, terms, or phrases located on the website, inbound links to the website, outbound links from the website, click patterns for the website, and Website usage patterns, including click-throughs (including click patterns and click-throughs for sponsored content appearing on the website), metadata, time of use, time, depth, and frequency of use of the website, the website Host, search verticals for the website, and other indications of website content.

  Context information about the website can be associated with mobile content that can be utilized for syndication and presentation to the website based at least in part on relevance. Mobile content available for syndication can be derived from a pool of mobile content sponsors participating in contextual syndication programs provided by wireless operators, wireless service providers, telecommunications providers, mobile search providers, etc. . Alternatively, mobile content available for syndication can be derived from outside the context syndication program and used to generate a mobile sponsor campaign for presentation to potential participants of the context syndication program.

  The relevance of context information regarding the mobile context available for websites and syndication can be indicated through the use of relevance scores. The relevance score can be a numerical approximation of a statistical relevance between context data parameters and mobile content parameters for a website. The relevance score can be a unique score assigned to mobile content by a wireless operator, wireless service provider, mobile search provider, or telecommunications service provider. Context data parameters for a website can be standardized into a list. Mobile content can accept a relevance score for each element in the context data parameter list. For example, mobile content such as a ringtone download advertisement can accept a relevance score for each of a plurality of websites. An “entertainment” website may accept a higher relevance score than a “weather” website. Similarly, the inbound link context information for “music” may accept a higher relevance score than the inbound link for “pet”. Mobile content related to ringtones derived from popular Chinese songs can accept a higher relevance score for context information of “server host = China” than “server host = Argentina”. Also, the context information parameter “keyword = ringtone” or “keyword = music download” can be scored as having a higher relevance to the syndicated mobile content associated with the ringtone, etc. Condition. The relevance score of the syndicated mobile content can be stored in the mobile content relevance dictionary.

  A program for automatically syndicating mobile content to a website can be based on the relevance of the mobile content to context information about the website. Automation of mobile content syndication can be based at least in part on relevant electronic information (eg, metadata) about the website. Included in the metadata may be information regarding the relevance of the website context data parameter to the mobile content data parameter. As just a few of the many examples of how metadata may include relevance information, metadata indicating relevance to a website (eg, “ringtone”), and mobile content syndicated to the website Metadata indicating the minimum relevance score regarding the context data parameters necessary for conversion to the data is included. The metadata can contact a mobile content relevance dictionary to identify, accept, and present relevant mobile content for the website.

  In an embodiment, an organization associated with a website can select (opt-in) an automatic syndication program. The opt-in can be performed in connection with a wireless operator, a wireless service provider, a mobile search provider, or a telecommunications provider. The opt-in can be done via a self-service website, via an organization that runs an automatic syndication program, via a solicitation sent by mail, via telephone solicitation, or via a website tag, etc. It is. When an organization associated with a website opts in to the program, the automatic syndication program can associate electronic tags within the organization's website to initiate automatic syndication. The automatic syndication program can operate in cooperation with a WAP server, a WAP gateway, a mobile application gateway, a remote server, and a server that provides a page to a mobile communication facility (for example, a telephone). In an embodiment, the opt-in process involves tagging the target website with a syndication instruction tag. For example, a website operator can tag a website (and each of its associated pages) with a syndication indication tag that indicates what should be syndicated when presented to a mobile communication facility (eg, a phone). is there. The tag can also indicate the location of mobile content on the page. The opt-in website can be selected to insert no tags and allow mobile content to automatically appear on the page. Server applications designed to download websites to mobile communication facilities (eg, WAP servers, WAP gateways, mobile application gateways, etc.) can load websites and look for syndication indication tags or join ( It is possible to associate a website location with a database of URLs requested to be opt-in). When the server confirms that the site should contain syndicated mobile content, the server automatically adds mobile content to the website. The site tagging process may include going to a wireless provider site or a mobile search provider site to obtain appropriate tags. In an embodiment, the tag may be provided by any number of different organizations or information sources. For example, the tags can be provided by a third party tagging website. In embodiments, the tag format can be known and the site administrator can insert the tag.

  The automatic syndication program can be a flat fee, revenue sharing, or free service program provided to a website organization. The automatic syndication program can include a fee sharing service program that is provided to an association of websites, in which case the entity executes a wireless operator, a wireless service provider, a telecommunications provider, an automated syndication program Revenue sharing with mobile search providers, server service providers, and / or other organizations included in the transaction. Fees can be obtained from sponsors of mobile content participating in automated syndication programs. Fees can be obtained from mobile content sponsors, competitive bidding processes, auctions, flat fee services, and the like. Pricing and bidding can be based on relevance scores associated with data parameters.

  In an embodiment, the website can be tagged for syndication and take a free, flat fee, revenue sharing scheme, or other scheme that the server application does when syndicating web pages. Is possible. The content used to syndicate the website may have been provided via an auction or other such method, and the fees received for syndication applications will depend on the site owner, mobile communication facility It is possible to share with a number of organizations, including the wireless provider delivering the site, the server operator, and / or other organizations involved in the transaction.

  Alternatively, mobile content that is syndicated to a website can include a search box that allows searching a website alone or a wider set of content than a website alone.

  As described above with respect to the automatic syndication program based on contextual information associated with the website, the automatic syndication program may be based on behavior information regarding a user of the mobile communication facility. In an automatic syndication program based on behavior information, the relevance score of the mobile content is as described in the user history, transaction history, geographical location, user equipment, time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics, mobile communication equipment characteristics, and / or It may be based on user behavior data parameters including but not limited to at least one of the other user information. The mobile communication facility can be a telephone, a mobile phone, a cellular phone, and a GSM phone.

  Although many of the embodiments herein are described in the context of syndicated websites, it will be appreciated that such techniques apply to other forms of network content. For example, the technology may be used for syndication of web pages, parts of web pages, images, videos, movies, skins, graphical user interfaces, program interfaces, web content, downloadable content, and other such content. Is possible.

  In the embodiment, the carrier rule database includes a search technique, a search method, a location of searchable content, a walled garden rule, an outside garden rule, an outside network search rule, an inside network search rule, a search result presentation rule, a sponsor presentation rule, Information regarding sponsor search rules, sponsor rules, content presentation rules, and other information and rules related to the search, display, ordering, and / or presentation of information on the mobile communication facility 102 are included.

  The carrier business rules may, for example, how to unambiguous or correct a search term, what search terms should be proposed as a result of an entered or submitted query, what results should be presented in any order, or It is possible to provide guidance on how to select or present a sponsor. The carrier business rules may provide guidance on when to search an in-network database (eg, walled garden content 132) and to search an off-network database (eg, database 138 via server 134). Is possible. For example, the wireless provider 108 may want a user of the mobile communication facility 102 to order music, video, ringtones, wallpaper, screen savers, etc. from the in-network database of walled garden content 132, while the wireless provider May want to get current news from sources outside the network. The wireless provider can then set these rules and store the rules in the carrier business rules database 130. These rules can then be accessed by the wireless provider (or optionally from the mobile communication facility 102 or other related facility) during search, presentation, or ordering, or by other parameters according to the present invention. Can do.

  The walled garden database 132 may be associated with a wireless provider and mobile communication facility 102 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention. The walled garden 132 refers to a subset of the carrier business rules 130 that determine the type of access to wireless content that the user is authorized. The walled garden can limit the range of allowed content to a predetermined set of content determined by the wireless provider 108. For example, the wireless provider 108 may license content from a third party and provide bundled packages of the licensed content to subscribers of the provider while restricting access to other content Is possible. The wireless provider 108 can direct content layout, authentication, loyalty tracking and reporting, billing, quality of service, etc. via the provider's carrier business rules, or outsource this functionality to a third party. It is possible. The walled garden 132 allows the wireless provider 108 to provide its subscribers with a set of content as part of their wireless basic account, thereby enabling individual providers within the licensed content package. Subscribers no longer have to pay for each licensed product. The walled garden 132 limits the selection of content that is available to subscribers. Typically, the wireless provider 108 is compensated for distribution of content in the form of revenue splits between itself and the licensed content provider.

  Regarding the walled garden 132, the content distribution model is the gated garden model. In the gated garden, the wireless provider 108 can create a virtual toll gate through which third parties can provide their own content to the wireless provider's subscribers. In return, the wireless provider 108 shares the revenue generated by the provider's subscribers accessing third party content. Unlike the walled garden 132, in the gated garden model, the wireless provider 108 is typically not responsible for content or customer service for issues accessing the content.

  The algorithm facility 144 can execute any type of algorithm, including algorithms for combining information about searches, ordering of search results, or displays such as results and sponsored results. For example, the algorithm facility can include an algorithm for defining how to incorporate mobile subscriber characteristics into a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102. The algorithm, for example, receives information for use in conjunction with a search query, information for use in an implicit search, weights provided to various parts of the search (eg, an implicit search receives a high weight for location) ), Acceptable sponsors, ordering results, how results are displayed (eg, highlighted), and / or other parameters related to the search. Algorithm facility 144 may also include sponsorship algorithms, auction algorithms, pay-per-click algorithms, pay-per-call algorithms, or other algorithms related to search development as described herein. is there.

  The algorithm facility 144 may be a software tool that is used to evaluate a number of possible solutions based on user queries. A set of all possible solutions can be called a search space. In general, uninformed search can employ a relatively simple, brute force search or “naive” search algorithm for direct scanning of the search space. In contrast, informed search algorithms can use heuristics to apply knowledge about the structure of the search space during the search. Possible algorithms that can be used in the algorithm facility 142 are uninformed search, informed search, tree search, list search, adversarial search, constraint satisfaction method, comprehensive search, probabilistic search, annealing method , String search, tabu search, and / or horizontal search (but not limited to).

  The parental control facility 150 may be a software-based means of restricting access to certain types of undesirable content (defined by the user). The parental control facility 150 may include multi-level and / or dynamic web filtering techniques to filter and block inappropriate content. The parental control facility 150 may be linked to other functions of the wireless search platform 100 or the mobile communication facility 102. For example, the parental control facility 150 can send e-mail notifications or mobile phone alerts about inappropriate web browsing, instant messaging, chat sessions, etc. when blocking unwanted content . A comprehensive log report can summarize children's activities. The parental control facility 150 also controls the total time a user is allowed to use the mobile communication facility 102 or the Internet, filters web-based email accounts, and blocks unwanted pop-up advertisements. It is possible to include the following means.

  Voice recognition facility 160 may be a software component that allows a machine or device (eg, a mobile phone) to understand spoken words and execute spoken commands. Typically, a human voice is received by the device and converted to analog speech. The analog speech is then converted to digital form using, for example, an analog to digital converter, and the digital data is interpreted using speech recognition techniques. This is typically done using a digital database storing words or syllable vocabulary along with means for comparing the stored data with the digital speech signal received by the device. The unique user speech pattern can be stored on a (local or remote) hard disk drive or other storage device, and all or part of it can be loaded into memory when the program is executed. The comparison means can compare the stored pattern with the output of the analog-to-digital converter using, for example, correlation or other discrete Fourier transforms or statistical techniques.

  The capabilities of the speech recognition facility 160 (such as vocabulary, speed, and length of digital samples that can be analyzed) are compared with the hardware capabilities of the speech recognition facility 160 (such as memory capacity, sampling rate, and processing speed) and comparisons. It can be constrained by the complexity of the algorithm used.

  The implicit query facility 164 can automatically generate a context sensitive query based on the user's current activity, characteristics, and / or user device characteristics. For example, the implicit query facility 164 can retrieve Internet links, music files, emails, and other materials related to active user queries that the user has not specifically queried. When other data linked to the user's mobile communication facility 102 (eg, a geographical location obtained from the locator facility 110) is used to indicate the user's interest (based on the user's previous Internet usage) An implicit query for potential stores can be initiated at the user's general equipment. The implicit query facility can collect and download content onto the mobile communication facility 102 in anticipation of the mobile communication facility user wanting such information. This technique of providing results prior to a search query can be used, for example, to increase the delivery speed of content.

  The client application interface can be associated with the mobile communication facility 102. The client application interface may be a software program that operates via a processor (and operating system) on the mobile communication facility that facilitates and / or processes used in the mobile communication facility. Alternatively, information can be generated via the display device 172. The client application interface is capable of performing a number of functions associated with the processes and devices described herein. For example, the client application interface generates a search query input facility, operates in conjunction with a voice activated facility, operates in conjunction with transmit / receive circuitry on the mobile communication facility, and operates in conjunction with the mobile host facility 114. It is possible to generate a graphical user interface on a mobile communication facility or perform other functions related to the mobile communication facility and / or the systems and processes disclosed herein. The client application interface can perform several functions such as generating a graphical user interface on the mobile communication facility. Another feature extends the item (eg, category, download settings, or options) when a cursor or other interface is hovering over the line item or otherwise interacting with the item It is possible. Another function can be to represent the hierarchy by visual cues (eg, arrows, multi-faced arrows, plus signs, etc.) and have sub-items appear downward when the visual cues are selected. . Another function can be to represent the hierarchy as line items and selectively scroll to another screen with sub-items. Another feature may be to provide a means for tracking user clicks just like tracking click patterns on web pages. Another feature is the use of a camera associated with the mobile communication facility for on-screen navigation (eg, scrolling up, down, left, or right on a picture, map, or text to facilitate item selection). As a method for this, it is possible to track the movement of the telephone. Another feature may be to provide smooth visual transitions (eg, hierarchical screen movements and line item enhancements), which can be used and provided by providing additional visual instructions. It can increase sales. Another function may be to provide tool tips for icons. The tooltip can be presented, for example, after a predetermined hover time is reached, or there can be a visual cue near the action icon. Another function may be to download the proposal in the background while the cached proposal is already displayed. Another function may be to download the proposal for display next to the cached proposal. Another function may be to cache the results (e.g., operate similarly to the proposal). Another function may be to work with pre-installed cached suggestions. Another function may be to provide a software update notification, in which case the user may have the option to perform the update. Another function may be presenting notifications. Such notification can be made in stages, for example, to avoid millions of handsets trying to update at the same time. The client application interface can be designed to handle multiple mobile communication facility variants without the need for different versions of software. The client application interface can generate tone shading and / or dithering to provide color depth without placing a bitmap in the application. This can be provided to reduce the application size for ease of download (eg, to increase download speed). Another feature may be to provide multi-language support. Another function may be to allow the user to send the result or item result to a friend (eg, this may apply to any distribution facility shown herein). Another feature may be to provide resultant pagination to increase page load speed and minimize network costs. Another function may be to search a locally stored history to allow quick access from each list screen. The client application interface can be designed to include a carrier brand, which can be colored and can present a logo. Another feature may be to provide different data transfer modes to allow for different mobile communication facilities, carrier network speeds, user data plans, or other situations. Another feature would be to provide a faint visual cue for network activity in the background without the need for a large screen real estate and to allow continued interactivity of the application. Is possible. Another feature can be to provide a search application that can change skins that can be customized in configuration and / or appearance, or the client application interface can change skins locally. Is possible. Another function may be to provide dynamic font selection and display based on information about the mobile communication facility 102. Another function may be to provide dynamic reconfiguration of the screen based on information about the mobile communication facility 102. Another feature provides general topic input using the displayed categories and their associated results, allowing the rest of the query to be typed without having to type the entire query into the limited query input facility 120. It may be possible to make a selection. Another function may be to provide or associate a dynamic cache size based on information regarding the capabilities of the mobile communication facility. Another function may be pre-downloading information via a search experience (eg, downloading results in the background before selecting a content type). Another feature provides high-speed and low-speed network communication based on changing data usage patterns or other factors (eg, processing more transactions in the background when the mobile communication facility is coupled to a low-speed network) ) Is possible. Another function may be to provide a query composition using a combination of suggestions. The client application interface can perform other functions on the mobile communication facility as needed in conjunction with the functions and facilities outlined herein and other conventional functions of the mobile communication facility. Other functions may be to use dynamic memory management, in particular based on the capabilities of the device and other storage requirements of the device (eg other applications or content on the phone). Based on the above, more or less memory may be used for previous screens, prefetch information, or cache data. Another function may be to automatically update the application under the user's permission. This particular function can be deployed in a step-wise manner that does not force all devices to update at the same time.

  In the wireless search platform 100, the mobile communication facility 102 may include a cache (such as a cache memory or a portion of memory configured as a cache). The memory can be a hard disk drive, static memory, or non-volatile memory. The memory can be permanently disposed in the mobile communication facility 102 or can be removable, such as a memory card.

  The cache may include suggestions such as mobile content that can be accessed and presented on a display device of the mobile communication facility 102 as a result of an action by a user of the mobile communication facility 102. The cached information can be accessed and presented as a result of an action by a service provider on the mobile communication facility 102 or an action by an automated application executing on the mobile communication facility 102. The proposal can be cached locally on the mobile communication facility 102 and coupled with performing network updates to facilitate optimization of the overall performance of the wireless platform 100.

  Data stored in the cache can be directly input by the user (eg, user name, address, search query). Alternatively, the data stored in the cache can be transferred from the server 134, the wireless provider 108, or the mobile search host facility 114 via the mobile network. The cached data can be compressed prior to transfer to the mobile communication facility 102, and can be decompressed after being received on the mobile communication facility 102. The data can be decompressed when received, or it can be decompressed when the data is accessed for its presentation.

  The cached data may be mobile content such as sponsored content, sponsored drinks, sponsored calls, downloadable content, audio streams, videos, graphic elements, indexes such as yellow pages or white pages. Mobile content caching facilitates fast access and display of content as needed to respond to user queries or inputs.

  The client application interface of the mobile communication facility 102 can download the proposal in the background while the cached proposal is displayed. Another client application interface function may be to download and display the next network proposal after the cached proposal. The client application interface can either cache the search results (e.g., operate similarly to suggestion caching) or operate with preinstalled cached suggestions.

  Proposals, information, and mobile content that will be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102 include popularity, frequency of query activity, frequency within the content, acceleration of content frequency, frequency of purchases, sales conversion rates, and their metrics. It can be generated by server 134 or mobile search host facility 114 by ranking content based on any changes that occur.

  Proposals can be retrieved from the cache in response to a query entered by the user. If the cache is unable to provide a complete list of suggestions, a request can be sent to server 134 or mobile search host facility 114. However, a request for a proposal can be sent by the mobile communication facility 102 regardless of the amount of associated proposals in the cache. This makes it easier to keep the cached proposal updated. These updated proposals can be displayed along with the cached proposals, and then the updated proposals can be cached to speed up subsequent proposals. The updated proposal can supplement or replace a previously cached proposal. A previously cached proposal can be replaced if the new proposal has a higher rank.

  Proposals, content, and other information cached on the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified by a caching date stamp or time stamp. One function of the client application interface may be to request an update of the information based on the age of the cached information. As an example, such a feature can ensure that cached proposals are updated every 48 hours or less frequently.

  In order to efficiently use the cache memory resources of the mobile communication facility 102, the server may use the mobile communication facility 102 because the cached proposal no longer has a sufficiently high rank relative to other proposals or user characteristics. Information indicating that it cannot continue to be stored above can be used to respond to a request for updating the cached proposal. In such an example, the client application interface may delete the appropriate cached information so that it does not appear in response to subsequent searches or queries, and free up memory for other uses. Is possible. When the server detects a query that indicates that the cached information is out of date, the server 134 can also download new suggestions, information, content, etc. to the mobile communication facility 102 for caching. .

  Proposals, mobile content, or information can be downloaded to the cache of the mobile communication facility 102 via an explicit search or via an implicit search. An example of an explicit search is when a user enters a search query in the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102 to request a search. An implicit search includes a search activity performed as a result of a query by the client application interface of the mobile communication facility 102 without user query input, or one being performed on the server 134 or the mobile search host facility 114. Or search activity performed as a result of a query by two or more applications. An implicit search can be triggered based on a schedule, based on a change in the location of the mobile communication facility 102, and based on the age of the information cached in the cache memory of the mobile communication facility 102. . As an example, a user's location may change, such as when the user moves to a different town. This location change can trigger an implicit search for local restaurants that meet established criteria based on previous user behavior (possibly including other user behavior when entering this location) It is.

  Presentation of information such as cached proposals can be the result of a search query by the user. If there is a match between the search query and the previously downloaded result in the cache of the mobile communication facility 102, the previously downloaded result can be presented. Because the search results are presented from the memory of the mobile communication facility 102, the user recognizes this as a very fast search or a high bandwidth connection.

  A cached suggestion can also be presented to a user even when the user is unable to connect to the wireless network, so that the user can receive important Access to network information can be gained.

  Cached information can be presented in categorized groups, in thumbnail format, or in preview format (eg, audible ringtone preview, text excerpt, video excerpt, or audio file excerpt). is there.

  The client application interface can perform or generate processing in the background. For example, in an embodiment, the results can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 without waiting for the entire result set to be read. In an embodiment, a specific result may be presented and displayed, and other results may be included in the presentation or display process. This background processing of results can increase the rate at which results can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. In an embodiment, certain outcome categories may be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 before other categories. For example, an image may require more time to download, process, and / or collect compared to a ringtone, so that a ringtone category or individual ringtone may be displayed as a result of the image. Alternatively, it can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 before or during presentation of the image category.

  FIG. 3 illustrates a generalized disambiguation process for a disambiguation facility 140 associated with a mobile communication facility 102 and a data source (such as mobile subscriber feature database 112) in accordance with an aspect of the present invention. The unambiguous facility 140 is a means for extracting higher clarity from ambiguous user queries. As schematically illustrated in FIG. 3, the query input 120 may be processed through the wireless communication facility 104 and / or the wireless provider 108 to the obscuration facility 140. The example shown in FIG. 3 shows a disambiguation facility 140 connected to the mobile subscriber feature database 112, but the disambiguation facility 140 may include any number of other data sources (eg, carrier business rules 130, Content walled garden 132 etc.). Similarly, the obscuration can be handled through equipment other than the obscuring equipment 140 (eg, parental control equipment 150 or algorithm equipment 144). As shown in FIG. 3, the disambiguation facility 140 can receive a query from the wireless communication facility 104 or the wireless provider 108, and the query is known for users stored in the mobile subscriber database 112. (For example, age, gender, past Internet use, etc.). This additional information (combined with the original query input 120) makes it possible to process unambiguous queries. For example, the user may enter a query input 120 of “Royals”. This query input 120 is connected to the mobile subscriber database 112 (including, among other data, the user's residence “Kansas City, Missiouri”) via the wireless communication facility 104 or the wireless provider 108. Can be processed. The obscuring facility 140 links this demographic information to the query input 120 “Royals” to help users find information about the “Kansas City Royals” baseball team rather than the “Swedish Royals” family (Swedish royal family). Can be predicted (i.e., obscured). Unambiguous can include part-of-speech unambiguity, word intelligibility, phrase identification, name input recognition, or full-text analysis. Part-of-speech obscuration refers to the process of assigning a part-of-speech tag (eg, noun, verb, adjective) to each word in a query. By assigning a part-of-speech tag to each word, the device can draw inferences for each word by context. For example, the word “house” can be a noun or a verb. By tagging this word with an appropriate part-of-speech tag, further information about the user query and its ultimate purpose can be derived. Word unambiguity refers to the process of sorting words with multiple meanings. Phrase identification refers to the process of deriving the context of individual words by associating each word in the phrase with other words. Name input recognition generally refers to recognition of correct nouns that point to a particular name, location, country, and the like. Full sentence analysis is the process of breaking a sentence into smaller units and identifying their respective grammatical roles and relationships with other units. Other techniques described above may be used in the obscuring facility 140 to infer the meaning of the search or search string intended by the user.

  FIG. 4 illustrates an interactive process between the mobile communication facility 102 and the query support facility 210 that can be used for support query formation 2400. A correction 244 process is performed for assisting query formation 2400, which is sufficient to generate a result set (one or more) that is easy to understand and useful when the user submits the query input 120 to the mobile communication facility 102. May be necessary. This processing can occur at the client side 102 and / or within the mobile communication facility 104. As part of the correction 244 process, information specific to the type of mobile communication facility 102 (e.g., the device has its own distribution capabilities and is queried to derive a result set compatible with such capabilities). Can be used if it is necessary to correct Information stored in the mobile subscriber feature database 112, location information 2408, or time information 2410 can also be used in the correction 244 process.

  For example, the user may provide a query input 120 “Coltrain” that is transmitted via the wireless communication facility 104 so that the query support facility 210 can begin processing. Since the query support facility 210 is linked to other data sources, as part of the correction 244 process, the information from the filter algorithm facility 144 can be linked to the query input 120 to generate a more useful search query. It is possible to provide more information for use. In this example, the user's filter algorithm facility 144 can use information such as online purchase history, product name, number, purchase quantity, and purchase date and time. There may be a number of recent purchase histories of compact discs recorded by the saxophone player “John Coltrane” in the database associated with the filter algorithm facility 144. Since the original user query input 120 “Coltrain” is not a known word, the query support facility 210 takes into account the user specific data contained in the purchase history of the filter algorithm facility 144 and the user has entered “Coal Train” or It is possible to predict a correction 244 such as searching for information about “Coltrane” instead of “Soul Train” or the like. In various embodiments, or specific user searches in one embodiment, the query assistance facility 210 may include one of these additional data facilities, a plurality of data facilities, or such a data facility. It is possible not to include at all.

  User query input 120 may return an empty result set or a less likely result set. In this case, the search facility, in conjunction with the mobile communication facility 102, automatically triggers a correction 244 and repeats the alternative query input 120 until a non-empty or more likely result set is delivered. It is possible to circulate.

  In an embodiment, additional recommendations may be made following a user query input based on information about the mobile communication facility 102. For example, mobile subscriber characteristics, carrier business rules, or sponsor information can be coupled with query input to present relevant recommendations for the user. The recommendations can be paired with the search results of the query input, or can be presented before or after display of the search results.

  The user's previous search activity and search results can be used to generate recommendations for the user. Previous search activities can include transactions, search queries, website visits, and other activities initiated by the user on the mobile communication facility 102. The geographical location of the mobile communication facility 102 can generate recommendations that include (but are not limited to) sponsor information (eg, products and services) in the user's current geographical neighborhood. The current time can be used separately from other information or together with other information to generate user recommendations. For example, the independent fact that it is noon can generate a recommendation for a restaurant serving lunch. This information can be further filtered by the location of the mobile communication facility to recommend only restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the user, and further filtered by subscriber characteristics to provide a demographic profile of the user It is possible to recommend only some restaurants that are highly rated by restaurants customers who have a demographic profile similar to and that provide lunch near the user's current location. As with the restaurant example above, other services and products (travel, food, theatre, sports, entertainment, movies, companies, jobs, banks, post offices, etc.) are processed in a similar manner to generate meaningful recommendations. Post facilities; location and direction of gas stations, taxis, buses, trains, cars, airports, babysitters, and other service and product providers (pharmacies, drive-through restaurants, bars, clubs, etc.), movies and entertainment times News; and local information).

  Various aspects of assistive query formation 2400 may be activated or deactivated under the control of a user or provider. For example, a user performing a specific search (such as a specific individual's telephone number) is a correction or suggestion generated by assistive query formation 2400 that is more common for spelling correct but unusual names. You may want to deter any corrections or suggestions that you want to replace. Thus, in one aspect, a user interface for an assisted query formation system can include controls for selectively activating each different tool available in the system. The tool can include, for example, the above-described recommendation, prediction, obscuration, categorization, and the like. In another aspect, a service provider or mobile communication facility 102, such as the wireless provider 108 described above, provides a value-added service to a special customer (such as a full-service customer or a premium customer) for a selected one of the tools. Or can be provided individually or in packages on an a la carte basis. In such embodiments, query assistance can be requested by the customer using, for example, a website, cellular data access, or telephone voice access, and on a subscription basis such as monthly recurring or daily Alternatively, it is possible to request for each search.

  FIG. 5 illustrates query result ordering 500, display 502, based on association of query input 120 with additional data sources (mobile subscriber feature database 112, filter algorithm facility 144, location database 2408, and / or time data 2410). And a generalized process for sponsorship 504 prioritization. Prioritization of the ordering 500, display 502, and sponsorship 504 may involve one of these additional data facilities, multiple data facilities, or no data facilities, as appropriate. It is possible.

  In an embodiment, the methods and systems described herein can be adapted to provide an optimized search based on mobile subscriber features 112, including any of the features 112 described in this document and references. . Thus, these methods and systems can include providing a search function adapted for a mobile device and adapting the search function based on characteristics of a subscriber of the mobile device, The subscriber characteristics may be derived at least in part from a mobile subscriber data facility maintained by a mobile device service carrier.

  In embodiments, the search function to be adapted is an implicit query, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search initiation, processing, or completion or search result. Other functions or operations relating to the presentation may be possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on age. Age-adapted search functions include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, readout functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions or operations related to search initiation, processing, or completion. Is possible. For example, if the mobile communication facility 102 has an implicit query 204 that is being executed and looking at the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102, the results of the query that was automatically preformed for the user It is possible for the user to see. The implicit query 204 can be based on the user's age, for example, a query most frequently executed by a person of similar age on the same day can be executed. For example, teens may have an implicit query 204 for music groups or movies, adults may have an implicit query for critical news, and retirees may have an implicit query for information related to financial markets. May have dynamic queries. Age-adapted search functionality can also work in conjunction with active queries, for example, given queries are age-appropriate, age-filtered, age-ranked, Or it is possible to return results that are obscured by age. For example, when “Pink” is entered, if the user is over 30 years old, the result for “Pink Floyd” is returned. If the user is under 30 years old, the result for the female artist “Pink” is returned. It is possible. The user can be requested to resolve such ambiguity, or the ambiguity can be automatically resolved for the user. For this reason, it is possible to provide a mobile communication facility with a search function adapted to age. In an embodiment, the age of the user may be obtained from a mobile subscriber data facility that stores mobile subscriber characteristics 112.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on gender. A search function adapted to gender can be an implicit query, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or any other function or operation related to the initiation, processing, or completion of a search. Is possible. The gender can be determined by referring to a database storing mobile subscriber characteristics 112, such as a wireless service carrier database. A gender-adapted search function can inform an implicit query 204, for example, and can present the results of searches that are most popular for that gender that day, for example. Similarly, the results can be unambiguous by the unambiguous processing 210 that obtains information by gender. For example, the search process can execute a query on a database for a female site when the user is a female, while executing a query on a male site if the user is a male. Similarly, the disambiguation process 210 can filter the results based on gender. For example, a query such as “uprights” can return results for vacuum cleaners for female users and results for football kickers for male users.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on ethnicity. Search functions adapted to ethnicity include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous behavior, read-out functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing, or completion, or It can be an action. For example, the implicit query 204 can generate the most popular results for members of the ethnic group. The search or query formation process can search for results related to the target ethnic group. The ambiguity processing 210 can perform ambiguity based on ethnicity (during query formation or reading or presenting results). For example, a query for “paris” can return results for Paris, France for French, while results for Paris Hilton for Americans. Ethnicity information can be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 or can be entered by a user at the user interface.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on religious or cultural affinity. Search functions adapted to religion can be implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, readout functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions or operations related to the initiation, processing, or completion of a search. Is possible. That information can be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112, can be obtained by a carrier based on an application or transaction, or inferred based on a user's past behavior or search. Is possible. A search function adapted to religion can, for example, execute the most popular implicit queries between members of the same religious affiliation. A deblurring facility adapted to religion can de-obfuscate queries based on religious affiliation. For example, a query on "Muhammed" can return information about the prophet to Muslim members, while returning information about the boxer to those who do not have a religious affiliation. .

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on the area code. Search functions tailored by area code include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, read functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing, or completion. Or it can be an action. For example, a user with a given area code can receive implicit query results based on other searches by members of the same area code. Also, based on the area code (or other location information), the query can be obscured, or the results can be filtered, sorted, or presented. For example, a user who has entered “Paris” in the area code 270 can receive a result relating to Paris, Tennessee, and a user who has entered “Paris” in the area code 310 can receive a result relating to Paris, Hilton. A user who has input the same word in the area code 617 can receive the result regarding Paris, France.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on the home address. A search function tailored to a home address can be an implicit query, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other functions related to the initiation, processing, or completion of a search It can be an action. As in the example of the search function adapted to the area code above, the implicit query, ambiguity, or results can be obtained from the user's home address (eg, a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 of the carrier). Information) location can be changed.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on the business address. Search functions tailored to work addresses include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, readout functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing, or completion Or it can be an action. For example, the user can see the results of the same implicit query 204 as other queries from the user of the user (eg, a press release that mentions the user). The disambiguation facility 210 can resolve ambiguities (including user help) based on the work address. For example, a user with a work address in General Electric's location can receive results for that company when entering the word "light" in a search engine, while a user with a different work address Can receive results regarding the lighting product. Again, work address information may be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112, such as maintained by a wireless service carrier.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on the billing address. Search functions tailored based on the billing address can be implicit query, active query, unambiguous operation, read function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations can be used. The billing address information may be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112, such as maintained by a wireless service carrier. A search function tailored to the billing address can be, for example, an implicit query similar to other users with the same billing address (eg, a query related to a company that exists at the billing address). ) Results can be presented. Similarly, based on the billing address, the query can be obscured, or the results can be filtered, sorted, presented, or routed. For example, a user with a billing address at the location of a large company can be presented with results related to that company, while a user with a home address as the billing address can be presented to that location. It is possible to receive results generated tailored to the user in the general area.

  In an embodiment, information about the user's home address, area code, or billing address, or other location information is combined with information about the user's current location as determined by the location facility 110, for example, the user Can be determined to be near the user's home or office. When the determination result is true, the user receives a query result suitable for one of those environments (for example, receives work-related information during work, and consumer information when at home). Can be received). If the user is far away from home and work, the user will be able to obtain results (eg, hotel, rental car) related to travel at the location where the user is located (via implicit query or as a result of a search). , And restaurant information). Similarly, a user who is away from home can have an implicit query generated based on the user's status as a traveler or a partial query that is unambiguous based on the status. It is. For example, a partial input “hot” can return “shopping bargains” to a user near his home, while returning “hotels” to a traveling user.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on credit card information. Search functions adapted to credit card information include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, readout functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing, or completion Or it can be an action. Credit card information can be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 or from a credit card provider. The information can include information on a credit balance or a credit limit. For example, an implicit query can present results based on a user's available credit balance, for example, a user with a low credit balance and a high credit limit can perform a search or result on expensive products. Users can be presented, while users with high credit balances and low credit limits can be presented with searches or results for financial counselors.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on a password. A search function adapted to a password can be an implicit query, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or any other function or operation related to the initiation, processing, or completion of a search. Is possible. Thus, the mobile search facility can include a password-protected search capability, for example, allowing a search for a particular type of content only when the user enters the correct password. . For example, walled garden content such as ring tones or video clips can be made available only when the user enters a password stored in the database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on family information (eg, mother's maiden name, number of siblings, marital status, etc.). Search functions tailored to family information can be implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, read-out functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing, or completion, or It can be an action. For example, it is possible to perform a search similar to that recently performed by the user's family or friends or an implicit search that presents results. The disambiguation process 210 can operate based on family information, for example, resolving query ambiguities based on searches performed by family members or based on family status. Is possible. Similarly, results can be filtered, sorted, presented, or routed based on family information. For example, a search for the word “custody” can lead to divorced users results for child custody, while married users can be presented with results for asset management accounts.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on the place of birth. A search function adapted to the place of birth can be an implicit query, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or any other function related to the start, processing, or completion of a search or It can be an action. Thus, an implicit search based on place of birth may include similar searches or results to other users with the same place of birth or users currently living near the place of birth. Similarly, based on the place of birth, it is possible to filter the results or to obfuscate the query. For example, the input “derby” can retrieve results for horse racing for users born in Kentucky, while retrieving results for hats for users born elsewhere.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on driver license information. Search functions adapted to driver's license information include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, readout functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing, or completion. Or it can be an action. Driver license information can include age and address information, which can be used as intended by the various age and location-based search functions provided herein. The driver's license information may include height, weight, hair color, eye color, visual state, and the like. For example, it is possible to present a user with a result similar to that of a person having a similar appearance.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on employment data. A search function adapted to the status can be an implicit query, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or any other function or operation related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. Is possible. Employment data may be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 as maintained by a wireless service carrier. Employment data can be, for example, company officers, employees of specific types (eg sales and marketing, supply chain management, finance, human resources, etc.) or levels (eg, business partners, general managers, vice presidents, etc.), employment It is possible to indicate the status of the user, such as the number of days or other status. For example, the implicit query 204 can present results that are similar to the results of searches performed by users in similar positions at other companies. Similarly, queries can be de-obfuscated based on user status, or results can be retrieved, sorted, filtered, presented, or routed. For example, a sales manager who has entered “incentive” can receive information about advertisements for his users' products, and a human resources manager receives information about stock options that increase employee motivation. It is possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on the user. The search function adapted to the user can be an implicit query, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or any other function related to the start, processing or completion of a search or It can be an action. An implicit query tailored to the user can show results similar to the results of other searches performed by the same user's employees on the same day or close. A user-optimized disambiguation facility 204 is capable of resolving ambiguities regarding queries or results based on the user's status, and the user-optimized search function allows mobile subscribers Results can be retrieved, sorted, presented, or routed based on the user's characteristics, such as obtained from the feature 112 database. For example, a user whose user is the United States Patent Office can receive information about patent procedures in response to a query “application”, whereas if the user is Microsoft, it can respond to the same query. Information about the software application can be received.

  In one embodiment, the search function can be adapted based on annual income. Search functions adapted to annual income include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, readout functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions or operations related to search initiation, processing, or completion. Is possible. Annual income can be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 as maintained by the wireless service carrier. Thus, the implicit query 204 can present results for a similar annual income search, or a search designed to suit demographic features for the annual income. For example, middle-income individuals can be presented with results for cars based on mid-career values, while high-income individuals can be presented with results for luxury goods, vacations, etc. Is possible. Based on the annual income, the disambiguation facility 204 can resolve ambiguities related to the query, and the search function can retrieve, sort, present, or route the results. For example, the query “boat” can query a middle-income individual about a commuter boat schedule or publish the results, while a high-income individual queries a yacht. It is possible to perform or present results.

  As with searches adapted to annual income, in one embodiment, the search function is adapted based on income group. Search functions adapted to the income group include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, read functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing or completion or It can be an action.

  In one embodiment, the search function is adapted based on purchased items. Search functions tailored to purchased items include implicit queries, active queries, unambiguous operations, readout functions, filtering functions, presentation functions, routing functions, or other functions related to search initiation, processing, or completion, or It can be an action. Purchased items can be obtained from a database maintained by the carrier that indicates transactions performed using the mobile communication facility 102. For example, based on transaction history, it is possible to execute an implicit query and present the results, for example, to present results related to peripherals and software applications to individuals who recently purchased computers, etc. It is. Similarly, based on items purchased by the user, queries can be obscured, or search results can be retrieved, sorted, presented, or routed. For example, a user who has recently purchased a car and entered “car” in the user interface can receive information regarding registration, insurance acquisition, etc. of the car, while he recently went to buy a car. The user who did not purchase can receive the result indicating the popularity of the car.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 may be tailored based on friend and family information (including any information of the types described above stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database). Search function 142 adapted to friend and family information relates to implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous operation, readout function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible. For example, implicit query 164 results similar to family member or friend query results can be presented to the user. Based on friend and family information, it is possible to obfuscate user queries or retrieve, sort, present or route search results. For example, a user who has entered “sister” in the user interface can receive results obtained from the sister's most recent search, while a user who has no friends and family is associated with the nun. It is possible to receive the result.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on the amount charged. The search function 142 adapted to the billed amount can be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing or completion of a search. It can be a function or an action. For example, users with low billing can be offered suggestions to get more mobile services, while users with very high billing can reduce the cost of wireless services It is possible to receive information about making a selection that will be made.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on the average bill amount. Search function 142 adapted to the average billed amount can be implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous operation, read function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or other related to search initiation, processing, or completion. It is possible to have a function or an operation. For example, a user whose current billing amount is above average may be presented with a thrift result, while a user whose current billing amount is lower than average may be presented with other services or content (walled・ Garden content 132 etc.) can be presented.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on payment history. Search function 142 adapted to payment history can include implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous operation, read function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or other related to search initiation, processing, or completion. It can be a function or an action. For example, a user who is paying without delay can receive a proposal for further services, while a user who is late in payment can receive a reminder or debt management It is possible to receive the results for Similarly, users with favorable payment history can be presented with results for more expensive goods and services.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on scheduled payment history. Search function 142 adapted to scheduled payment history can be implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous behavior, readout function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or others related to search initiation, processing, or completion It is possible to have a function or an operation. For example, a user with a very good record of making payments on time can be offered an advantageous proposal (such as a reward or promotion) based on the expectation that the user's payment history will remain in a favorable state It is.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on online usage. Search function 142 adapted to online usage is implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous behavior, readout function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or other related to search initiation, processing, or completion It is possible to have a function or an operation. The usage amount can be obtained from a database maintained by the wireless service provider. The online usage amount can be used to generate the implicit query 164 results. For example, a heavy user can be presented with results similar to other heavy users (such as more specialized types of results), and non-heavy users can have more general results (such as news headlines). ) Can be presented. Based on online usage, queries can be de-obfuscated or results can be retrieved, sorted, presented, or routed. For example, a heavy online user who entered “blog” can send the most popular blog of the day, while a light user should be presented with a more general result describing the blog phenomenon. Is possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on an online interaction period. The search function 142 adapted for the time period may be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search It can be a function or an action. For example, the implicit query 164 204 can present a more complex or broader result set to a user with a long conversation history, while only basic information is available to a user with a short conversation history. Can be presented. Similarly, the disambiguation facility 204 or the search function 142 that retrieves, sorts, presents, or routes results can perform such processing based on the duration of the online interaction. For example, it is possible to present a long article, scientific research, or the like to a user with a long dialogue, while presenting only a news headline or the like to a user with a short dialogue period. Similarly, for example, a short-term user who entered “football” can receive the score for the day, and a long-term user can receive articles about football.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on the number of online interactions. The search function 142 adapted to the interaction may be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the initiation, processing or completion of a search It can be a function or an action. For example, the implicit query 204 can present more results to a user with more interaction history, while only presenting the most relevant results to a user with less interaction history. Is possible. Similarly, the disambiguation facility 204 or the search function 142 that retrieves, sorts, presents, or routes results is based on the number or frequency of online interactions as indicated by the wireless provider 108 database. Is possible. For example, a user with a lot of interaction can be presented with a long result set, while a user with few interactions can be presented with only the most relevant results. Similarly, for example, a high frequency user who entered "Peter" can only receive information related to the use of that name in the news of the day, while a low frequency visitor can It is possible to receive more general results ranging from Great to Pete Townsend and Peter Rabbit.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on family status and family information. The search function 142 adapted to the family information includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a readout function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation. For example, an implicit search can present results regarding dating or romantic relationships to a single user, while a married user can receive results regarding child rearing. Similarly, the disambiguation process 210 or the search function 142 that retrieves, sorts, presents, or routes results can use family status and family information. For example, a single user who entered “love” can receive results related to dating and romantic relationships, while a married user can receive information related to anniversary.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on the number of children. The search function 142 adapted to the number of children relates to an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible. The number of children can be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 as maintained by the wireless provider 108. The implicit query 204 can be executed based on the number of children. For example, a user with no children can receive results based on other factors, while a user with four children can receive the results of an implicit query 204 for parenting or educational funding products. Is possible. Similarly, based on the number of children, queries can be obscured or results can be returned, stored, presented, or routed. For example, a user with a child who has entered “cold” can receive health-related information about the development of a cold, while a user without a child can receive general weather information. is there.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 may be tailored based on shopping habits (eg, browsing or purchasing goods and services using technologies such as Mobile Lime). The search function 142 adapted to the shopping habit relates to an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search start, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible. For example, users who frequently shop for music can be presented with music-oriented content in an implicit search 204, while the implicit search is a different item for other users with different shopping habits. Can be presented. Similarly, queries can be obscured based on shopping habits, or results can be returned, sorted, presented, or routed. For example, those who purchase books frequently can be presented with a Stephen King book when “King” is entered in the query interface, while those who purchase music frequently have Elvis. It is possible to present the results for Presley.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on clickstream information. The search function 142 adapted to the click stream can be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a readout function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation. Clickstream information can be stored on the mobile communication facility 102 or stored in a remote location such as a database or server maintained by the wireless provider 108 or an organization operating on behalf of the wireless provider 108. Is possible. The search function 142 adapted to the clickstream executes an implicit query 204 based on past behavior (e.g., a new car query if the user has recently viewed a car using the mobile communication facility 102). Can be performed). Similarly, queries can be obscured based on clickstream information, or results can be returned, sorted, presented, or routed. For example, a user who enters a partial URL in a query facility can be directed to a recently visited website, while other users can be directed to a process to resolve ambiguity. . Clickstream information can be used to infer a wide range of behaviors and features. Thus, other embodiments described herein can be performed in conjunction with the derivation of one or more mobile subscriber features 112 from clickstream information. For example, if the clickstream information indicates that the user visited a 20-year-old site for women, the information can be used to infer the user's gender and then the gender described in this document. It is possible to utilize various embodiments of the search function 142 adapted to.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on device type. The search function 142 adapted to the device type can be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation. For example, an implicit query can be performed to retrieve results that are appropriate for the type of device and to filter out other results. For example, if the mobile communication facility 102 does not have video rendering capabilities, video related results can be filtered out of the process. Similarly, queries can be obscured or results can be retrieved, sorted, presented, or routed based on device type. For example, the results of walled garden content 132 compatible with the device can be presented to the user. Upon entering the query, the user can receive results filtered to include content items that can be viewed / downloaded on the device and exclude other content. Device types that can be obtained from the database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 can also be used to infer other items. For example, a particular device may be most popular with users of a particular age or gender, in which case the results are adapted in a manner similar to that described for the age-adapted search function 142 described herein. Can be made.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on device version. The search function 142 adapted to the device version can be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or any other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation. The device version can be retrieved from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 as maintained by the wireless provider 108. For example, an implicit query can be performed to retrieve results that are appropriate for a particular version of the device and to filter out other results. For example, if the mobile communication facility 102 does not have video rendering capabilities, video related results can be filtered out of the process. Similarly, queries can be obscured based on device version, or results can be retrieved, sorted, presented, or routed. For example, the user can be presented with results for walled garden content 132 that matches the correct version of the device. Upon entering the query, the user can receive results filtered to include content items that can be viewed / downloaded on the device version and exclude other content. Device versions that can be obtained from the database of mobile subscriber features 112 can also be used to infer other items. For example, a particular device version may be most popular with users of a particular age or gender, in which case the results are displayed in a manner similar to that described for the age-adapted search function 142 described herein. Can be adapted.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on device characteristics. The search function 142 adapted to the device features includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or others related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation. Device features can be retrieved from a database of mobile subscriber features 112 as maintained by the wireless provider 108. Features can include the type of device, the application running on the device (eg, the ability to display photos, render video, play music, etc.). For example, an implicit query can be performed to retrieve results that are appropriate for a particular feature of a particular version of the device and to filter out other results. For example, if the mobile communication facility 102 does not have photo imaging capabilities, photo related results can be filtered out of the process. Similarly, based on device characteristics, queries can be obscured or results can be retrieved, sorted, presented, or routed. For example, the user can be presented with results of walled garden content 132 that matches the correct characteristics of the device. Upon entering the query, the user can receive results filtered to include content items that can be viewed and / or downloaded for device characteristics and exclude other content. For example, a user who has a device that plays a .mp3 file can receive a music file when inputting a query about “bruce”, while a user who does not have music ability can search a web search result about Bruce Springsteen. Can be received. Device features that can be obtained from the database of mobile subscriber features 112 can also be used to infer other items. For example, a particular device feature may be most popular with users of a particular age or gender, in which case the results are presented in a manner similar to that described for the age-adapted search function 142 described herein. Can be adapted.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on usage patterns (including those based on location, time of day, or other variables). The search function 142 adapted to the usage pattern may be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or any other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation. For example, if the user is frequently searching for restaurants on weekends, the implicit query 204 can perform restaurant searches on weekends. Similarly, the same query, eg “rest”, will return restaurant-related results on weekends and reconstruct during business hours (especially if the usage pattern indicates that the user is a software engineer) It is possible to present results on the restructured text. Thus, the disambiguation process 210 or the search function 142 for retrieving, sorting, presenting, or routing results can be accomplished using usage patterns. Usage patterns can be obtained from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 as maintained by the wireless provider 108. A wide range of usage patterns can be used (implicit and explicit) to assist in query formation and result retrieval and organization. The algorithm facility 144 may include one or more modules or engines suitable for analyzing usage patterns to support such functions. For example, the algorithm facility 144 may include time, day of the week, month, day, business day pattern, holiday pattern, hour and minute, transaction surrounding pattern, incoming or outgoing call pattern, click and click-through pattern, communication ( (E.g. Internet, email, and chat) patterns and usage patterns can be analyzed based on any other pattern that can be identified from data collected by the wireless provider 108 or Internet service provider. is there. The usage pattern can be analyzed using various prediction algorithms such as a regression method (least square method, etc.), a neural net algorithm, a learning engine, a random walk method, a Monte Carlo simulation, and the like. For example, the usage pattern may indicate that the user is making a number of business-related calls during the holiday (eg, by determining that the user is at work and calling all day). Such users are preferably able to be presented with content related to vacations, for example, in an implicit query 204 indicating a promotion of a hotel, rental car, or air travel, or an explicit query (non- It is possible to preferentially present such items in response to (including partial queries to be ambiguous or ambiguous queries). For example, such a user can receive hotel information in response to entering a partial query “hot”, while other users can receive weather information. In one such embodiment, the search function 142 can be adapted based on phone usage. Search function 142 adapted to use of the phone relates to implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous operation, read function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 may be adapted based on a unique identifier of the device and / or subscriber. The search function 142 adapted to the identifier may be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It can be a function or an action. Here, as in the case of the search function 142 adapted to the usage pattern, the identifier can be used to identify the user at the search facility 142 to perform targeted queries, ambiguity, and results. It is possible to do so.

  The wireless search platform 100 can be used to provide information to a user who has presented an identifier directly to the wireless search platform 100. A method for providing mobile content associated with a direct identifier includes: controlling the mobile communication facility 102 to accept input of the direct identifier; and displaying the direct identifier for display on the user's mobile communication facility 102. Receiving mobile content or information related to the mobile content using the input.

  The mobile communication facility 102 may be a telephone such as a cellular phone, cellular phone, or GSM phone, or other mobile communication facility 102 as described herein. It is possible to obtain the identifier directly using the mobile communication facility 102.

  Direct identifiers can be obtained in various ways. A user of the mobile communication facility 102 can enter text representing the identifier directly through the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102. The user can alternatively voice input (eg, speak) letters and / or numbers directly representing the identifier into the microphone of the mobile communication facility 102. The user can directly enter the full text, letters, and / or numbers of the identifier, or a part thereof (eg, a visible part).

  Mobile communication facility 102 may include a camera, such as a camera phone described herein. The user can use a direct identifier input application running on the mobile communication facility 102 to capture an image of the direct identifier using the phone's camera.

  Alternatively, the direct identifier image can be received by the mobile communication facility 102 via the wireless communication facility 104. Examples in which the mobile communication facility 102 can receive an image that includes a direct identifier include an EMS picture message, a picture ID, a video message, or a video phone. Alternatively, the direct identifier image may be entered via an appropriate port on the mobile communication facility 102 as described herein including a memory expansion slot, infrared port, or USB port, and via PicBridge. Is possible. Other sources from which the mobile communication facility 102 can directly receive the identifier image are the mobile service provider 108 (via the wireless communication facility 104), the mobile subscriber feature database 112, and the mobile search host facility 114, or the Internet. Including streaming multimedia from The direct identifier can be newly obtained or can be read from a storage device such as a hard disk drive of the mobile communication facility 102.

  Mobile communication facility 102 may comprise a bar code scanner, a 2D code or 3D code scanner, or an RFID scanner. The user of the mobile communication facility 102 can obtain the identifier directly using a scanner as described herein.

  Alternatively, a camera or any scanner can be remotely connected to the mobile communication facility 102 for the purpose of obtaining the identifier directly and transferring it to the mobile communication facility 102.

  The direct identifier obtained by the mobile communication facility 102 can select one or more of several formats and embodiments. The direct identifier can be a bar code such as a two-dimensional code, a 3D code (eg, a “concave / concave” code), or a 3DI code (eg, a circular 3DI code). Barcode is array tag, Aztec code, small Aztec code, Codablock, Code 1 code, Code 16K code, Code 49 code, CP Code code, DataGlyph code, Data Matrix code, Datastrip Code code, Dot Code A code, hueCode code, Group including Intacta.Code code, MaxiCode code, MiniCode code, PDF 417 code, Micro PDF 417 code, QR code, SmartCode code, Snowflack Code code, SuperCode code, Ultracode code, Multi-color code, Quick Response code, or UPC code It is possible to select from.

  Alternatively, the direct identifier can be an RFID. RFID is EPC Gen 2, EPC Class 0+, EPC Class 1, UCODE EPC 1.19, ISO 18000-6b, I-CODE1, I-CODE SLI, My-d (HF), ISO 15693, Picotag, Tag-It, Formats such as Tag-it HF, Tagsys, EPC (HF), and Tag-it HF-I can be included. Other formats and embodiments of barcodes and RFID tags may exist and can be implemented (including custom formats and embodiments). The formats and embodiments disclosed herein are intended to be representative examples, and therefore such other formats and embodiments are also included herein.

  The mobile communication facility 102 can decode the direct identifier or send the direct identifier (or an image containing the direct identifier) to the server 134, the mobile search host facility 114, the wireless provider 108, etc. for decoding. Is possible. A sufficient amount of information about the subject of the direct identifier for sending the mobile content, partially or fully decoded, or about the mobile content for display by the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible to find out. The mobile communication facility 102 may decode a portion of the direct identifier and transmit the portion, the portion and the direct identifier, or an image including the portion and the direct identifier. .

  The direct identifier may include primary source information regarding the subject of the direct identifier. The primary source information may include product name, model number, serial number, manufacturer name, owner name, band name, sports event, public event title, date, location, invitation code, movie title, URL, etc. (However, it is not limited to them). The primary source information can be omitted, summarized, compressed, or encoded.

  The direct identifier may also include secondary source information regarding the subject of the direct identifier. The secondary source information may include a product category, a product price range, or a list of products related to the subject of the direct identifier, an undercard, a venue, a list of music titles, and the like. The relationship can be based on category, price, consumer purchase data, music genre, etc.

  The primary identifier primary and / or secondary source information can be used to receive further information regarding the subject of the direct identifier. This is desirable and is necessary when the primary and / or secondary source information of the direct identifier is insufficient to compare with information about mobile content. Information about the subject of the direct identifier may include a mobile website that includes information related to one or more of the following: product description, product review, inventory list at current location, current location Price at online location, price at online location, price at local offline location, inventory list at online location, inventory list at local offline location, public event, personal event, celebrity, political party, law etc.

  The primary and / or secondary source information and / or related information of the direct identifier can be compared with information about the mobile content. The comparison can occur at the mobile communication facility 102 or can occur at the server 134 or the mobile search host facility 114. As a result of the comparison, matching of the compared information can occur. The information may match exactly or partially, or a part of the information may match exactly or partially.

  Information about mobile content can be stored in the mobile communication facility 102 or based on the characteristics of the mobile communication facility 102, user characteristics, location, current events, and other users' recent comparison activities. It can be downloaded dynamically. As an example, a first user carrying the mobile communication facility 102 may be near a station. Other users of the wireless communication facility 104, or the server 134 or the mobile search host facility 114 associated with the first user may have recently obtained and compared the direct identifier posted at the station. Information about mobile content that matches information about direct identifiers obtained by other users can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102 of the first user. Thus, if the first user obtains the same direct identifier as another user, the matching information becomes available on the first user's mobile communication facility 102, thereby the first user's mobile communication facility 102. Access to information is speeded up. This also reduces the instantaneous demands on the download bandwidth of the wireless communication facility 104 at the time of obtaining the direct identifier.

  Information about mobile content can be sent from a mobile website and includes a summary, a list of keywords, a search query for information about the subject of the direct identifier, content walled garden information 132, at least one similar feature. It can be a list of products they have, a list of compatible products or services, etc. For example, the user can obtain a direct identifier for the plasma television. As a result of the comparison of the information related to the direct identifier, a manufacturer's web page regarding the plasma television can be displayed on the mobile communication device 102. However, as a result of the comparison, related products such as different types of plasma televisions, accessories such as surround systems, extended warranty proposals, entertainment facilities, TV wall mounting mounts, reviews of plasma televisions, white on plasma television technology Paper or the like can be presented.

  The selection of mobile content related information for presentation to the user can be based at least in part on the relevance of the direct identifier to information about the subject. As an example, the information directly related to the identifier can be a manufacturer name such as Chrysler. As a result, it is possible to present information related to mobile content sharing the manufacturer name Chrysler. In another example, the information related to the subject of the direct identifier may include a product such as a beach chair and the retail price of the beach chair. In this example, the information about the mobile content presented to the user may include an alternative beach chair of comparable retail price, or an alternative local source of beach chair, or a combination thereof . In another example, information related to the subject of the direct identifier can be matched to a yellow page category, and information related to mobile content of other products listed in the yellow page category can be used by the user. Can be presented. In another example, the user is at a retail store of electronic products. The user obtains a direct identifier of the portable DVD player and a product review of the DVD player is presented to the user.

  In addition to presenting information related to mobile content to a user, it is possible to present mobile content to the user. The mobile content can be an advertisement, sponsored drink, sponsored call, downloadable content, audio stream, video, or graphic element. In one example, the user can obtain a direct identifier whose principals are country and western bands. The user can be presented with a phone number for ordering tickets for a concert tour to be performed in the near future of the band. Alternatively, the user can receive a call for further information regarding the subject of the direct identifier. The phone can automatically provide information, allow interaction with an automated information system, or be an operator for information about the band.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on the content reference history. The search function 142 adapted to the reference history includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation. The reference history can be acquired by a local facility on the mobile communication facility 102 such as a database on a mobile phone or a cache, or it can be acquired by a central facility such as an Internet server or a central office of a telephone service. is there. Such data can be retrieved from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112, for example. In the embodiment, the reference history is analyzed by the algorithm facility 144, and behavior is inferred based on, for example, a reference pattern of content. In an embodiment, the reference history may include content referenced using the mobile communication facility 102. In other embodiments, the reference history may include history regarding other content provided by the same entity that is the wireless provider 108. For example, such a provider can provide television content via DSL or cable, provide Internet content to the home, or provide other content. Analyzing the reference history of all such content to contribute to the improvement of the search function 142 (development of implicit queries, resolution of ambiguity using explicit queries, retrieval of search results, sorting, filtering, presentation, And support for routing). For example, if the database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 indicates that a particular referer saw the first 6 episodes of “24” but missed episode 7, the search for element “24” would result in the 7th episode. An online source of stories can be retrieved, while other users who have entered a similar query can receive general information about the program or information about a 24-hour fitness center. Reference history includes all types of interaction (eg download, listening, click-through, sampling, etc.) with all types of content (eg text, data, music, audio, sound files, video, broadcast content, etc.) It should be understood as including.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is tailored based on the presented content that was referenced / not referenced by the user. Search function 142 adapted to rejected content relates to implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous operation, read function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible. Information regarding rejected content can be obtained, for example, from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112, such as maintained by the wireless provider 108, which can provide (eg, for viewing content) Various other content sources that were presented and rejected (eg, by the option being explicitly rejected, or when the content is implicitly rejected (ignored), such as when the content is viewed repeatedly) It is also possible to be a provider. The wireless provider 108 frequently accesses such reference history. This is because the same carrier also provides television, the Internet, and other content sources. Rejected content can be analyzed by the algorithm facility 144 to help form implicit queries, resolve explicit queries, and assist in retrieval, sorting, filtering, presentation, and routing of results . For example, if the user consistently rejects or fails to watch music program content (on a mobile phone, on a TV, or on the Internet), a query for the word “U2” may result in Soviet reconnaissance Information about the machine can be returned, while for other users such a query will return content about the lock group U2. A wide range of algorithms (including learning algorithms, regression analysis, neural nets, etc.) can be used to understand rejected content patterns that contribute to query and result manipulation, such as when analyzing usage patterns It is.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on downloaded content and programs. The search function 142 adapted to the download history can be an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It can be a function or an action. Downloaded content and programs can be determined from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 based on, for example, use of a mobile phone, watching television, using the Internet, using e-mail, and the like. Such content and programs can be used in the manner described above for the search function 142 that has been analyzed and adapted to the usage pattern. In one such embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on heard and / or downloaded video, music, and audio. Again, the search function 142 adapted to the action of the content may be an implicit query 164, an active query, an ambiguity operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search initiation, processing, or Other functions or operations related to completion are possible. In another such embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on the television watched. Search function 142, adapted for TV viewing, includes implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous behavior, readout function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or other related to search initiation, processing, or completion. It is possible to have a function or an operation. In another such embodiment, search function 142 is adapted based on television subscription. The search function 142 adapted to the subscription may include an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the initiation, processing, or completion of a search. It can be a function or an action. In one such embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on viewing / download timing and duration. The search function 142 adapted to the timing and period of the viewing / downloading includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search start process. Or other functions or operations related to completion.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 may be a high capacity, scalable and redundant search engine specifically tailored for mobile content. The engine can be implemented in Java and can be deployed in a dual architecture, in which case the presentation logic is executed on a web server, the web server Format the result returned by passing the actual search request. The search server can use a proprietary algorithm that blends the results from the full text metadata index with the results from the third party (partner) API. The search engine can be accessed via a query API. A query is a set of words, possibly restricted to a specific field, combined with restrictions on content type, category, and format.

  In an embodiment, the search facility 142 may use a ranking algorithm that uses full-text relevance (eg, TFIDF (Term Frequency / Inverse Document Frequency) or a variant or enhanced version thereof). ), Word order and proximity score, match word score (using a threshold), popularity (overall or within a specific segment), editorial boost, and per-field boost It is possible to include a plurality of features, including one or more. The wireless provider 108 can control the editorial boost.

  In one aspect of the invention, mobile content can be reviewed to generate an association that can be used to determine whether the content should be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the relevance can be used to determine whether at least some of the content presented to the mobile communication facility 102 should be presented to the user of the mobile communication facility 102. Mobile content can be associated with one or more of blogs, sports, gambling, social networking, travel, news, community, education, products, services, government, etc. In one example, mobile content related to gambling can be prevented from being presented to the mobile communication facility 102 used by civil servants.

  The mobile content review can be an algorithmic review. The algorithmic review is described in inbound links to mobile content, outbound links from mobile content, mobile content text, mobile content keywords, mobile content link structure, mobile content related metadata, and this document Review of other features of the mobile content to be included.

  As part of the algorithmic review, it is possible to review outbound links in mobile content to determine relevance. An outbound link may be mobile content that is blacklisted, whitelisted, or linked to mobile content that has not yet been reviewed. Outbound links to blacklisted content can be edited such that the link presented to the mobile communication facility 102 is disabled. Alternatively, the link may not be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. If the outbound link is for mobile content that is on the white list, the link can be included in the content presented to the mobile communication facility 102. As a result of reviewing mobile content that has an outbound link to the blacklisted content, the reviewed mobile content can be blacklisted.

  If the outbound link of the reviewed mobile content points to mobile content that has not yet been viewed, the outbound link can be followed so that the linked content can be reviewed. If it is determined that the linked content is inappropriate or blacklisted, mobile content including the outbound link can be blacklisted.

  As part of the algorithmic review, text in mobile content can be reviewed to determine relevance. The text can be parsed and compared to a list of words and phrases to determine relevance. It is also possible to process the text and derive the context of the text using language processing techniques such as those used by the Microsoft Natural Language Processor. The derived context can be compared to a known context to determine relevance. Various known search algorithms can be applied to the algorithmic review of mobile content text to determine the relevance of the text. It is also possible to apply techniques such as word stubbing, word aliasing, and misspelling variants to review the mobile content text algorithm.

  As part of the algorithmic review, the mobile content keywords or metadata can be reviewed to determine relevance. Because keywords and / or metadata can be visible to search engines and web crawlers, they can represent important characteristics of the content. As an example, a website that includes one or more keywords associated with radical political behaviorism can be detected by an algorithmic review of those keywords. Websites can be blacklisted, whitelisted, or assigned relevance scores based on such keyword matches.

  The relevance generated from the review of the mobile content can be represented by a score such as a number within a predetermined range. The relevance score can range from whitelisted content to blacklisted content, where the relevance score includes features that prevent mobile content from being whitelisted. It will show the degree to which it is. It is possible to prevent the mobile content on the black list from being presented to the mobile communication facility 102. Mobile content that is on the white list can be fully presented to the mobile communication facility 102.

  The relevance score can be a composite review of one or more features of the mobile content. For example, it is possible to review each feature and assign, for example, a value such as “0” to a feature on the white list and “1” to a feature on the black list. In the example for the 10 features of the referenced website, the first mobile content with a relevance score of “2” indicates mobile content with some features that cannot be whitelisted, while relevance Second mobile content with a score of “8” may indicate mobile content that has a high percentage of blacklisted features. The user can identify a maximum relevance score for mobile content to be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. In this example, if the user sets the maximum relevance score for the presentation of mobile content to 4, the first mobile content will be presented and the second mobile content will not be presented. In addition, the user can indicate a maximum relevance score for content to be whitelisted for presentation to the mobile communication facility 102. If the user sets the maximum relevance score for the whitelist to 2, the first mobile content will be whitelisted. However, if the user sets the maximum relevance score for the whitelist to 1, neither the first nor the second mobile content will be placed on the whitelist.

  A user of the mobile communication facility 102 can identify policies or preferences related to determining which mobile content can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. The wireless provider 108 can apply this personal policy or preference when reviewing mobile content for presentation to the user's mobile communication facility 102. As an example, a personal policy or preference may identify foreign language mobile content to be excluded from search results that are to be presented to the mobile communication facility 102.

  The wireless provider 108 may have a content policy that determines the suitability of mobile content to be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. The content policy may allow the user of the mobile communication facility 102 to select one or more characteristics of suitability to be applied to the mobile content presented to the user's mobile communication facility 102. Is possible. As an example, the user can select an appropriate feature for adult content. In the example, mobile content including content for adults is prevented from being presented to the mobile communication facility 10. For this reason, content determined to be inappropriate can not be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 via the wireless provider 108.

  It is possible to combine mobile content editorial review with algorithmic review. Editorial review can identify features of mobile content such as links, images, video, audio, and other features. Mobile content can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 based on relevance determined by a combination of algorithmic review and editorial review. The mobile content editorial review can be performed by the wireless provider 108 or some other organization.

  Editorial reviews can also include substitutions that can improve the usability of the mobile communication facility 102. In one example, a link to a website having related content that is not suitable for presentation to a particular mobile communication facility 102 due to display characteristics may be linked to a web having relevant content suitable for presentation to the mobile communication facility 102. It can be replaced with a link to the site.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 can be optimized for mobile input methods, for example, by using partial word matching, suggestions, and mobile communication facility 102 compatibility. Combining partial word matching with popularity scores can provide the best possible results for the user. Partial word collation is also effective for a plurality of word phrases. Thus, a search for “ro st” can suggest results that match “Rolling Stones”. A suggestion is a recommended search string. For example, for the query string “piz”, the proposal can be “pizza”. The proposal allows the user to enter the desired search term with the least number of characters. Proposals can be provided by the engine and can be cached locally for improved performance.

  In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 may customize search engine results to match the mobile communication facility 102 capabilities. For example, the search engine may not present search results that are inappropriate for the device (eg, incompatible ringtones). If compatibility information cannot be determined, a result that requires specific hardware or software can accept a lower ranking or score. The recommendation engine can additionally or alternatively use the device type as one of the attributes in calculating the recommendation.

  In an embodiment, the content may be separated so that the search facility 142 can select a context query based on where the user entered the search experience. For example, a user who has entered a search from the ringtone area can receive results limited to ringtones. In addition, the wireless provider 108 may have a large number of content partners and may desire to restrict searches to specific content partners in certain situations. For example, the wireless provider 108 may wish to provide a search box for an entertainment section that only searches for content from a particular partner, in which case the search box for the travel section will search for different content. The search facility 142 can limit the results to a specific partner or set of partners.

  In an embodiment, a discovery service can be provided to end users to build a content index. This index can be populated by an explicit data feed of content elements or by spidering a web or WAP site that contains metadata about the content. The data feed can be provided by regularly scheduled data transfers from the wireless provider 108. A feed can consist of content, taxonomy, and transaction history data. The content can include one record / item containing metadata about handset capabilities, preview, price, artist, size, place of purchase, etc. A taxonomy can include a description of the categorization system used for the data elements (content and taxonomy data are sometimes distributed separately and sometimes mixed into a single data file). The transaction history may include data that associates a unique subscriber with the content element with which that person interacted. Content and taxonomy feeds can be processed to extract metadata associated with each element. It is possible to build a search index from this metadata. Data feeds can be scheduled to run at a predetermined time or can be triggered on demand. If the wireless provider 108 supplies content in multiple languages, each collection of language-specific content can be set up as a separate data feed. The content data feed can be a single XML or CSV file containing one record per item.

  In an embodiment, the content data feed can be blended with the taxonomy data feed for carriers that generate editorial categorization of items. The taxonomy data feed may describe a specific taxonomy of the wireless provider 108 content. For example, the ringtone of “Oops, I did it again” by Britney Spears may exist in the categories “Pop” and “Female Vocalists”. A taxonomy feed can consist of a single XML or CSV file.

  The wireless search platform 100 can be associated with a method for indexing mobile content. In this case, mobile content may refer to any content that can be delivered, presented, and / or adapted to be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. This mobile content may include any content described in this document and / or described in documents cited herein. This mobile content includes walled garden content 132, content provided by additional or remote server 132 and / or its database 138, wireless provider data facility 124 (also referred to herein as "another data facility 124"). Content and / or content stored in the data facility 124 (but not limited to). The actual specific result of the mobile content indexing method is an index of mobile content, where the mobile content is associated with an indication of compatibility of the mobile communication facility. The compatibility indication may be specific mobile communication equipment, mobile communication equipment type, mobile communication equipment manufacturer, operating system, audio system, display system, video system, text playback system, or other such as described herein. It can be used as an instruction of content compatibility with parameters.

  From the perspective of the wireless search platform 100, mobile content can originate from a web page. In this disclosure, the term “web page” should be interpreted as broadly as possible to include all instances, formats, types, and variants of data. For this reason, a web page can be, for example, an HTML or DHTML file, provided to a computing device by a web service (eg, via SOAP or RPC-XML), information received via an RSS feed, IMAP, POP3, Data received via an email protocol such as SMTP, content received via a peer-to-peer information sharing facility, SMS messages, relational database tables or entries therein, received by the mobile communication facility 102, It can include (but is not limited to) information that can be generated, presented, and / or adapted to be presented. The web page identifier can identify a web page. For example, this identifier can be a name, URL, URI, DOI, permalink, message identifier, unique identifier, GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), temporary identifier, permanent identifier, etc. (however, But not limited to these).

  The first step of the mobile content indexing method may consist of finding a web page containing the content. This discovery process can be performed only once, periodically, sometimes in response to manual input, or automatically. In an embodiment, an exemplary additional or remote server 134 may provide the discovery process and / or web page. In general, any computing device associated with the wireless search platform 100 can provide a discovery process and / or a web page. If the discovery process involves manual input, the discovery process provider can have a user and provide the user interface to the user, in which case the user can use the user interface. Provide manual input via. The actual specific end result of web page discovery may be to receive one or more web page identifiers at the discovery process provider.

  In an embodiment, the discovery process may consist of spidering. An autonomous agent or software agent can provide the spidering. The agent can be a web crawler, web spider, ant, etc. For example, spidering can begin with an agent reading a web page with a known URL. The web page can include hyperlinks or references to other web pages. Spidering allows the agent to continue reading the other web pages, which can also include hyperlinks or references to other web pages. Spidering can continue with agents that read their web pages being processed by the agent as well. Many other examples and embodiments of spidering will be appreciated from this disclosure, and such examples and embodiments are intended to be included in the present invention.

  In an embodiment, the discovery process may include processing gateway data (eg, WAP gateway data, mobile server gateway data, server gateway data, and / or wireless provider gateway data). The gateway data may be associated with a WAP gateway or other such equipment, wireless communication equipment 104, additional or remote server 134, or any other server or equipment associated with the wireless search platform 100. The gateway data can include any message communicated between the mobile communication facility 102 and the facility, server, or data source, in which case, for example, the WAP data format and Messages are converted to and from the HTTP data format. The gateway data can also include any data related to the WAP gateway. Such data can be associated with configuration, uptime, capability, network, protocol, wireless provider 108, wireless communication facility 104, mobile communication facility 102, mobile search host facility 114, additional or remote server 134, etc. There are (but not limited to). It will be appreciated that some or all of the information received or transmitted by the discovery process can be WAP gateway data. Thus, the discovery of web pages containing content can be achieved by processing WAP gateway data.

  In embodiments, the discovery process can include self-submission. The web page provider may submit the web page identifier to the discovery process provider. This self-submission may involve manual input, in which case the user of the web page provider enters the web page identifier for the web page into the provider's user interface. Alternatively, the self-submission can be automatic, in which case the web page provider automatically submits the web page identifier to the discovery process provider. In addition or alternatively, the web page provider may submit a set of identifiers. For example, the set may consist of a single site map, and the site map may include multiple web page identifiers for a single website. A web page provider can provide any of these web pages. The set of identifiers can be represented as a flat array, a hierarchical array, a relational array, an object-relational array, or other array. The set of identifiers can be implemented as (but not limited to) a flat file, an XML file, or other file or data representation. Many other examples of self-submission will be appreciated.

  In certain embodiments of the discovery process, including self-submission, payment can be associated with providing a web page identifier or set of web page identifiers to the discovery process provider. In particular, the company or entity associated with the web page provider may provide payment to the company or entity associated with the discovery process provider. This payment is a one-time payment that allows unlimited submissions, a one-time payment that allows a certain number of submissions, a per-use payment that occurs each time a submission is made and can vary depending on the characteristics of the submission, for a limited period of time It is possible to make payments for unlimited subscriptions or payments for subscriptions, payments for a specific number of submissions during a limited period or payments for subscriptions, etc. The payment can be optional selection, request, prepaid, deferred payment, complete payment, installment payment, credit transaction, debit entry, negotiation, fixed amount, variable amount, and the like. In one example, the payment may relate to a paid inclusion service that indexes mobile content, where the mobile content originates from a web page identified in the payment submission.

  After the discovery process receives the web page identifier, the discovery process can record mobile content originating from the identified web page. This record includes the determination and storage of URIs, MIME types, file sizes, resolutions, fidelity, compression formats, file formats, digital rights management (DRM) restrictions, or any other feature or aspect of mobile content It is possible. The actual specific result of this recording may be a mobile content profile, which is a data element that includes these features and aspect instructions.

  Mobile content can be sponsored drinks, sponsored calls, downloadable content, audio streams, video files, video streams, graphic elements, search query results, and the like. If the content is the result of a search query, the search query may be a mobile communication facility 102 (eg, but not limited to a phone class, a mobile phone, a cellular phone, a GSM phone, etc.). It is possible to start.

  The next step in the mobile content indexing method may consist of determining mobile content compatibility based on the type of mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination may be provided by a determination process of the mobile content indexing method. The determination process can be performed following the discovery process when mobile content is discovered. In this case, one step in the discovery process can provide a mobile content profile for the mobile content to the decision process. Alternatively, the determination process may be performed from time to time as soon as an individual item is discovered, otherwise it may not have a specific temporal relationship with the discovery process. In this case, one step in the discovery process can queue a mobile content profile for mobile content. From this queue, one step in the decision process can retrieve the mobile content profile. In an embodiment, an additional or remote server 134 may provide a decision process. In general, any computing facility associated with the wireless search platform 100 can provide a decision process. The computing facility (or additional or remote server 134) that provides the decision process may or may not be the same as the same facility or server 134 that provides the discovery process.

  The determination process may compare the mobile content profile with capabilities and characteristics associated with the type of mobile communication facility 102. These capabilities and features can be associated with a mobile content profile or its elements. The capabilities and features may be implemented as data elements, such as an additional or other server 134, its database 138, a wireless provider data facility 124, an additional data facility 170, a data facility 118, or Other data facilities, computing facilities, or elements of the wireless search platform 100 can be provided. When comparing a mobile content profile with capabilities and features, the decision process can test to see if all of the capabilities and features match the mobile content profile. If the test result is negative, the decision process determines that the type of mobile content associated with the profile is the second type of mobile content associated with the second profile (which matches all of the capabilities and features). Tests can be performed to see if there is a way to adapt to mobile content. If the test result is negative, the decision process can return a negative result. If the test result is positive, the decision process can return a positive result. If it can be adapted, the positive result consists of a code or other indication of the method for adapting the content. In any case, a positive result constitutes a mobile content profile. The actual concrete result of the decision process is the result returned.

  Capabilities and features associated with mobile content profiles can be associated with MIME types. The MIME type may be compliant with RFC1521, RFC1522, RFC1550, RFC1590, RFC1847, RFC2045, RFC2046, RFC2049, RFC2387, RFC3023, or any subsequent RFC that will abolish these RFCs. The MIME type can indicate that the mobile content is composed of any of the past, present, or future MIME media types registered with the IANA, including those that are requested but not authorized. It is. All MIME media types registered with IANA are listed on the website http://www.iana.org/assignments/media-types/. In the embodiment, the MIME type may indicate a text / vnd.wap.wml or text / HTML content type.

  Capabilities and features related to mobile content profiles can be associated with mobile communication facility identifiers (such as browser identification strings, mobile subscriber features, or user agent strings). In an embodiment, the user agent string includes a mobile communication facility 102 brand and / or model identifier, an application name and / or version, a host operating system name and / or version, a host operating language, a compatibility flag, a version token, The platform token or the like can be a text or binary representation.

  In an embodiment, the browser identification string may identify a web browser or WAP-enabled application within the mobile communication facility 102, and the mobile subscriber characteristic may be the mobile subscriber's call history associated with the mobile communication facility 102. The user agent string can identify a user agent (eg, an e-mail agent or client) within the mobile communication facility 102, and the name and / or version of the application can be The name and / or version of the application in facility 102 can be the host operating system name and / or version can be the name and / or version of the operating system in mobile communication facility 102. Yes, Interchangeability flag, version token, and platform token may be a structural element of the user agent string.

  Capabilities and features associated with mobile content profiles can be associated with WURFL (Wireless Universal Resource File) or any criteria specified therein, browsers, operating systems, usability factors, and so on.

  In the embodiment, usability elements include W3C mobile content standard, XHTML support, compliance with metadata guidelines (can be related to titles, descriptions, keywords, etc.), text emphasis rules (bold text elements, italics) Text elements, underline text elements, etc.), image usage guidelines (image height, image width, image resolution, several images of multiple images, image format, set of images Sequential image download order, etc.), page weight rule (reducing total page size to 10 or several Kbytes, reducing table size, reducing text by deleting page comments, tabs or spaces Or paragraph break Minimizing page configuration by inserting the shortening of the file name, shortened CSS class name, and it is possible to be) to be related to shortening of the CSS ID name.

  The final step of the mobile content indexing method may consist of generating an index of mobile content. The generation of the index can be provided by the index generation process of the mobile content indexing method. The index generation process may be performed following the determination process when the determination process returns a positive result. In this case, one step in the decision process can provide the positive result to the index generation process. Alternatively, the index generation process may be run from time to time as soon as the decision process returns a positive result, otherwise it may not have a specific temporal relationship with the generation process . In this case, one step in the decision process can queue the positive result. From this queue, a step in the index generation process can retrieve the positive result. In an embodiment, an example of an additional or remote server 134 may provide an index generation process. In general, any computing facility associated with the wireless search platform 100 can provide an index generation process. The computing facility (or additional or remote server 134) that provides the index generation process may or may not be the same as the facility or server 134 that provides the discovery or determination process.

  Based at least in part on the positive result, the index generation process may automatically generate an index of mobile content associated with the positive result mobile content profile. In various embodiments, for example, this data element may represent (but is not limited to) the following: hash value, priority, relevance, market Categorize, classification, rating, rating, ranking, designation, assessment, evaluation, appraisal, mark, score, value, reference, color, code, icon, position, preference, suggestion, hint, clue, cross-reference, mobile content profile Alternative embodiments of mobile content related to, references to such embodiments, references to web services that provide such embodiments, alternative URIs for URIs of mobile content profiles, location in hierarchy, hierarchy , Compatibility flag, flag, tag, keyword, translation, transliteration, synonym, antonym, homonym, Degree, usage statistics, popularity, peer review, scoring (10-level rating, etc.), star rating (5-star rating, etc.), value, future value, past value, estimate, prediction, amateur term, industry term, colloquial Representation, preferred name, nickname, formal name, source, destination, location, time, date, creator, modifier, size, file size, resolution, hue, color, intensity, bit depth, file type, protocol, requirements, Item, action, location, reason, method, etc.

  Multiple indexes can be generated. In some embodiments, multiple indexes can be ordered based on the value of the index. In one example, the value is a rank, and a plurality of indexes are ordered based on the rank.

  The mobile content index can be stored in any database or data facility, such as, but not limited to, any database or data facility associated with the wireless search platform 100. The mobile content index can be stored in a centralized or distributed manner. Mobile content indexes can be replicated, archived, compressed, decompressed, transmitted, received, interpreted, processed, utilized, or otherwise associated with any element of the wireless search platform 100 It is. In one example, the mobile content index may represent relevant information provided to a user in response to a query submitted by or on behalf of the user of the mobile communication facility 102.

  It will be appreciated that numerous embodiments of a process for content indexing may be implemented. These embodiments implement a whole mobile content indexing method and include a single example of a monolithic computer program that includes all of the processes, possibly a plurality of monolithic computer programs arranged in a load balancing or failover configuration. Examples of each of a plurality of modular computer programs, each computer program performing some but not all processes, but those programs performing the entire process as a whole, At least one example of each, wherein multiple examples of the same program are arranged in a load balancing or failover configuration, each of a plurality of modular computer programs, the examples being the same Existing on the equipment or server 134, each example of a plurality of modular computer programs, some or all of the examples existing on different equipment or server 134, a plurality of modular At least one example of each of the computer programs, wherein the example is on the same facility or server 134, at least one example of each of the plurality of modular computer programs, one of the examples A part or all of them on different facilities or servers 134, a plurality of examples of monolithic computer programs that are on the same facility or server 134, a plurality of examples of monolithic computer programs, the examples Including, but not limited to, some or all of those existing on different equipment or servers 134. ).

  In an embodiment, web content is presented to the mobile communication facility based at least in part on the compatibility of the mobile content with the mobile communication facility. The compatibility may be determined through testing of information about the mobile communication facility (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics, information stored by the wireless provider, or information stored locally on the mobile communication facility). Is possible. Once the information about the mobile communication facility is determined, a comparison between the information about the mobile communication facility and the mobile content can be determined. When it is determined that the mobile content is compatible, the mobile content can be distributed to the mobile communication facility. The distribution of mobile content can be the result of an auction on the placement of content on mobile communication facilities, in which case the advertiser sponsoring the content pays for the distribution of compatible content. Become. This scheme can be used to improve the expected conversion rate of mobile content due to possible compatibility issues.

  It will be understood that the various steps identified and described above can be varied and the order of these steps can be varied to suit the appropriate application of the techniques disclosed herein. . All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. For this reason, depictions and / or descriptions of the order of the various steps are to be understood as requiring a particular order of execution of the steps, unless otherwise required by the particular application, unless explicitly stated, or apparent from the context. Should not be done.

  In an embodiment, the transaction history data may enumerate specific behavior for a specific user. This can be used to calculate popularity information and can be used as input to the recommendation engine. This data feed can be used whether or not the content index is built via a regular data feed or by spidering. A common format for this information is the Apache Log Format.

  In an embodiment, full-text relevance can calculate a TFIDF metric, where the frequency of words in the overall itemset affects the relevance score. In an embodiment, “stop words” may be used to improve the relevance of search results. A stop word can be a word that does not contribute to the overall ranking of the document, is not searched, or is not used in developing a query. A search facility 142 that does not explicitly use stopwords may nevertheless specify specific words that have less impact on relevance than other words. In an embodiment, the search facility 142 may use query analysis to identify a particular vertical with a particular query in a particular context. For this reason, the search for “ice cream” can select a list result that is more local than a general web page.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is tailored based on services purchased from a carrier (eg, phone lines, TV packages, wireless services, DSL, cable services, broadband services, data services, and other services). . Search function 142 adapted to the service of the carrier relates to implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous operation, read function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible. Such information can be retrieved from a database of mobile subscriber characteristics 112, such as stored by wireless provider 108 (which can also be a provider of various other services). When the other services are analyzed, for example by the algorithm facility 144, to perform a search function 142 (including implicit query presentation, ambiguous query resolution, or result retrieval, sorting, filtering, presentation, or routing) It is possible to infer information about the user's intention. For example, if a user has a DSL, purchases a premium sports TV package, and bookmarks a sports-related site, the user is presented with an implicit query that retrieves the sports results for the day Is possible. Similarly, if "Jason" is entered, such users can receive results regarding Red Sox or Varitek, and other users can be associated with "Friday the 13th" series of movies or "JASON foundation". It is possible to receive information. Again, the algorithm facility 144 uses a wide range of techniques (including simple category-based reasoning, learning algorithms, neural nets, regression analysis, and other statistical techniques) to implement a variety of queries related to query formation. It is possible to draw inferences about how to purchase a new service. Such technology uses collaborative filtering techniques (as described in other parts of this document and cited references) to determine how user preferences collaborate with other users with similar characteristics. It is possible to include.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on the transaction history. The search function 142 adapted to the transaction history includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or others related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on, for example, the telephone number or identifier of the called party, a portion of a telephone number such as an area code, or a history of telephone calls made using a switch. Is done. The search function 142 adapted to the telephone history includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a readout function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on, for example, the telephone number or identifier of the called party, a portion of a telephone number such as an area code, or a telephone received using an exchange. Search function 142 adapted to receive the call relates to implicit query 164, active query, unambiguous operation, read function, filtering function, presentation function, routing function, or search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 of the person who called the user or the person who called the user. This includes, for example, usage patterns, usage plans, mobile device types, firmware, capabilities, etc., as well as demographic information and other information about the person, to the extent available and as outlined above. Can be included. A search function 142 adapted to the feature may be an implicit query 164, an active query, a deobfuscation operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the initiation, processing, or completion of a search. It can be a function or an action.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on call duration. The search function 142 adapted to the call time includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a readout function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on a history of communications made over the phone. The search function 142 adapted to the communication history is an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or other related to the start, processing, or completion of a search. It is possible to have a function or an operation.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on Internet usage. This can include, for example, a history of URLs or specific IP addresses, as well as thematic or semantic information about them. The search function 142 adapted to the use of the Internet relates to an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search initiation, processing or completion. Other functions or operations are possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on the use of email. The search function 142 adapted to the use of the e-mail includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search initiation, processing, or Other functions or operations related to completion are possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on instant messaging. This adaptation (and other adaptations discussed in this document) may be based on such use specific to a particular device, a particular time, a particular day of the week, a particular season, etc. It can be based on all traffic associated with the user regardless of any factors. The search function 142 adapted to the use of the instant messaging can be an implicit query 164, an active query, an ambiguity operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations can be used.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on chat (and organizations that communicated with these technologies). A search function 142 adapted to the use of the chat relates to an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search initiation, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations are possible.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on a history of calls made in conjunction with geo / location information at each call. The search function 142 adapted to the location and the call history is an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search start, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations can be used.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on a phone number log. The search function 142 adapted to the log of the phone number is an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search start, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations can be used.

  In one embodiment, the search function 142 is adapted based on a history of clicks and click-throughs (or other keystrokes or equivalent user interfaces (including voice activated actions)). The search function 142 adapted to the history of user actions includes an implicit query 164, an active query, an unambiguous operation, a read function, a filtering function, a presentation function, a routing function, or a search start, processing, or completion. Other functions or operations can be used.

  FIG. 6 illustrates a mobile communication search facility 142 according to the principles of the present invention. In this embodiment, the wireless provider 108 facilitates voice access from the mobile communication facility 102 via the voice gateway 602. The voice gateway 602 can be, for example, a telecommunications router. Information regarding voice calls originated or received by the mobile communication facility 102 can be stored in the access information database 608. Once the voice access information is stored in the access information database 608, the information can be retrieved by the personal filter 144, which processes the voice activation information to provide further information regarding the access. Is possible to get. For example, the personal filter 144 can perform a reverse telephone number process on calls received by or originated from the mobile communication facility 102 to determine information about the facility and the person that made the call. is there. Such information can also be combined with the time of the call, the time of the call, the person who started the call, and the like. Information about the voice call can be further processed, or inferences can be made from information indicating user preferences. For example, if a user is calling a takeout restaurant almost every day at lunchtime, it can be inferred that the user is trying to make more calls where he can take out for lunch. is there. Similarly, if a user has called different new car dealers ten times in the last two weeks, it can be inferred that the user wants to buy a car. The information can also be used in conjunction with a collaborative filter (one process in the personal filter 144) to predict future behavior or likes and dislikes based on similar behavior of other people.

  Access information can also be collected based on internet activity via the internet gateway 604. Search queries, click-throughs, etc. can be tracked and stored in the access database 608 in preparation for retrieval from the personal filter 144. As in the case of voice information, it is possible to predict future behavior and likes and dislikes by manipulating the web interaction data. In internet behavior monitoring, activities in the garden and activities outside the garden can be tracked.

  It is also possible to track location information and time information and store them in the location information database 612. Location and time information can also be used by the personal filter 144, as in the case of voice information and web interaction information.

  User information 112, such as personal information or information used to set up a user account with the wireless provider 108, can be maintained in a database that can be accessed by the personal filter 144.

  The personal filter 144 receives a search query from the mobile communication facility 102, extracts information from each of the databases 612, 112, 608, processes all of the information through an optimization algorithm, and performs the optimized search And get the result. Similarly, the results can be obtained, personal filters 144 can be used to process the results with other mobile communication related information, and filtered results can be generated for the mobile communication facility 102.

  Although the databases 612, 112, and 608 are shown as separate databases, it will be understood that they can be combined into one or more databases, such as a relational database. Although the personal filter 144 is shown as being in the domain of the wireless provider 108, the personal filter 144 may be present elsewhere, including on the mobile communication facility 102 and other related facilities. It will be understood that this is possible.

  FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate various form factor mobile communication facilities that can be used with the systems described herein. FIG. 7A shows a chocolate bar type or an open type mobile phone. FIG. 7B shows a folding phone, and FIG. 7C shows a sliding phone.

  8A-8C illustrate various form factor mobile communication facilities that can be used with the systems described herein. FIG. 8A shows a PDA phone with a touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. FIG. 8B shows a PDA phone with a 2 character / key keypad. FIG. 8C shows a sliding phone where a keyboard appears.

  FIGS. 9A-9D illustrate the progression of the user interface screen 400 associated with a search on the mobile communication facility 102. The user interface screen can be generated by the client application interface described above. Beginning with screen shot 9A, a query input facility 120 is provided. The screen can be labeled with a logo 902 and a suggestion box 908 can be provided. As an example based on this interface, the abbreviated search query “Br Sp” can be typed into the search query input facility 120. A disambiguation facility 140 (not shown in the figure) cooperates with the personal filter 144 to disambiguate the partially input term. In addition, the proposal facility can operate such that suggestions for partially entered search queries are presented in search box 908 (not shown in the figure). If the first page of suggestions does not contain the desired search query, further results can be displayed by moving the down arrow 924. A navigation facility 910 (eg, a multi-directional joystick keypad, touch screen, keypad, etc. on the surface of the mobile communication facility 102) can be provided. The navigation facility 910 can be used (at the lower position indicated by the black arrow) to highlight “Britney Spears”. When “Britney Spears” is highlighted (910), use navigation equipment 912 (as indicated by the central black square) to select and expand that category (as indicated by the right black arrow) Is possible. When the proposal “Britney Spears” is selected and expanded, the category 914 of the search result can be presented.

  In an embodiment, a user of the wireless search platform 100 can enter a query into the mobile communication facility 102. When the user enters this query, the method of the wireless search platform 100 processes the portion of the query that the mobile communication facility 102 has accepted. This process can take into account the context associated with the query. Based on this process, the wireless search platform 100 generates an ordered list of expected search queries that may be relevant to the search vertical. The ordered list may be at least in part due to factors such as information related to mobile communication equipment, user characteristics, user history, user transactions, geographic location, user equipment, time of day, and / or characteristics of mobile communication equipment. It is possible to order based on. This factor based ordering may be performed based at least in part on relevance (eg, relevance score) or some other value that can be used to represent an association between mobile content and the factor. Is possible. The ordered list can be used as a suggestion dictionary for presenting search query suggestions to users of mobile communication facilities.

  For example, a user in Boston at night may want to find a French restaurant. The user may enter a search vertical “Restaurant” on the mobile communication facility and type “French” into a search box associated with the search vertical. The wireless search platform 100 may use factors associated with the mobile communication facility to determine possible proposals in the proposal dictionary that may be suitable for the user's search query. These factors can include “time = 8: 00 pm”, “location = Boston”. The proposed dictionary can assign a relevance score to mobile content in the search vertical “restaurant” based at least in part on the relevance of each of “time” and “Boston”. Restaurants in Boston can be assigned high relevance. Restaurants in Missouri can be assigned a low relevance. Similarly, a restaurant that is open at 8:00 pm can be assigned a high relevance, and a restaurant that does not serve customers at 8:00 pm can be assigned a low relevance. Relevance scores can be combined to determine a cumulative relevance considering multiple factors associated with mobile communication facilities and multiple relevance with mobile content. Continuing in the above example, the ordered list of content to be presented to the user, derived from the proposal dictionary, can rank the following restaurants in a descending cumulative relationship to the user: (I) Boston restaurant open at 8pm; Boston restaurant not open at 8pm. The platform can omit all restaurants that are not in Boston (and therefore have very low relevance to the user) or can be presented in a very low hierarchy of search results presented. Many other examples and embodiments of methods and systems for presenting an ordered list of suggested search queries will be understood from this disclosure, and such examples and embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. .

  Information regarding the current location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be used by a mobile search application to receive search results including mobile content associated with the location. When the mobile communication facility 102 enters a second location, the mobile search results are updated based at least in part on the second location information and present search results associated with the second location Can be used. In an embodiment, the mobile search application includes tracking mobile communication facilities, presenting search results based at least in part on a first location, and presenting updated search results based at least in part on a second location. It is possible.

  The mobile content can be sponsored content, sponsored drinks, sponsored calls, downloadable content, audio streams, videos, or graphic elements. The search results can be initiated by the mobile communication facility 102 (including a telephone, mobile phone, cellular phone, and / or GSM phone).

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 may be determined according to a unique identifier associated with the mobile communication facility 102. The unique identifier can be (but is not limited to) a telephone number, a telephone area code, a billing address, and / or a zip code for the billing address.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 may be determined according to the location coordinates of the particular mobile communication facility 102. The location coordinates can be determined via GPS, triangulation, and / or WiFi triangulation. The location can also be determined by a location or multiple locations entered by the user (eg, a geographic region including one or more states or one or more cities). .

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 may be determined by the distance from the designated location.

  For example, a user of the mobile communication facility 102 can initiate a text search query entitled “Restaurant” from a first location. A wireless provider, wireless operator, and / or telecommunications provider may locate the mobile communication facility 102 based on information about the user's mobile communication facility 102. Suppose the user's home address is Boston Hanover Street, Massachusetts. GPS location, triangulation, and WiFI triangulation can indicate that the user is currently near Boston Hanover Street, Massachusetts. It is possible to specify that the user is at a certain distance from a mobile phone base station in Boston, which is the same as being near Boston Hannover Street, Massachusetts. Alternatively, the user can enter his current location as he is on Hanover Street. Use this location information to present search results exclusively for restaurants in or near Boston Hanover Street, Massachusetts, or to present the results in preference to other restaurants located away from Hanover Street. Is possible. Continuing in this example, the user may be moving to a second location late at night and may wish to find a restaurant for dinner. Also in this case, the text input “restaurant” is input to the query input facility 120 of the mobile communication facility 102. Using one or all of the same means for determining the location of the mobile communication facility 102 described above, the search results may display information about restaurants near the user's second location. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, a mobile search application disclosed herein may include receiving a location of a mobile communication facility and presenting search results to the mobile communication facility based on a predicted future location. . The location of the mobile communication facility can be determined by a predicted future location based at least in part on the relationship of the previous plurality of locations. The relationship between the plurality of locations can be used to predict a movement trajectory. The movement trajectory can be combined with information related to time. It is possible to use the timing of stays at multiple locations in the future and their relationship to predict the speed of travel and then use the speed of motion to predict the expected arrival time at future locations . Pre-loading mobile content into a mobile communication facility cache using an estimated time of arrival at an expected future location for display when arriving at or near the predicted future location Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility may be determined based at least in part on relevance to the route. The route can be a street, highway, railroad track, subway track, bus route, flight route, recreation course, and the like. The path can be established by iteration and can be associated with a user of the mobile communication facility. Such repeated routes include commuting to the workplace, moving from the workplace to the client's workplace, moving to a friend's residence, moving to a family residence, moving to a sales office (eg, a grocery store), etc. Is possible (but not limited to).

  For example, a person traveling on an interstate highway may want to find a restaurant at an approaching exit. The wireless platform 100 may record the location of the mobile communication facility 102 at regular time intervals using any of the methods described above to establish a flow line or trajectory that the user of the mobile communication facility 102 currently follows. Is possible. This trajectory can be compared to a known route as described above. In this case, the user's route can match the interstate highway route. This information can be used to predict the future location of the mobile communication facility. Since locations are acquired at regular time intervals, this information can be combined with the distance traveled between locations to predict travel speed. The predicted travel speed, coupled with the predicted future location, results in search results for “restaurants” entered by interstate travelers exclusively for restaurants along the route the user is traveling or It is possible to present with priority. Since the direction of travel is also known, it is possible to exclude restaurants that are close in distance to the traveler but have already passed through the exit or presented at a lower priority (simple It is more difficult to return to a restaurant that has passed the exit than to visit a restaurant at the exit that is approaching.

  In an embodiment, when predicted arrival time to a predicted future location is used to preload mobile content into the mobile communication facility cache and arrive at or near the predicted future location It can be displayed.

  The wireless search platform 100 can create an ordered list of expected search queries and associate it with a method for presenting the list to the user as suggested search queries. The proposed search query refers to any query that can be delivered to the mobile communication facility 102, presented by the mobile communication facility 102, and / or adapted to be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. It is possible that there is. These queries can include any query described in this document and / or the documents cited herein. These queries may include or be associated with query input system 120, voice input system 122, search facility 142, algorithm facility 144, and any other element of wireless search platform 100. The actual specific result of this method is the presentation to the user of an ordered list of search queries.

  Expected search queries can be associated with mobile search suggestion dictionaries. The dictionary can be a logical and / or physical grouping of expected search queries. The dictionary may be an additional or remote server 134, its database 138, or any other database or data storage facility associated with the wireless search platform 100 (including but not limited to the storage device of the mobile communication facility 102). Can exist within. The dictionary can be created automatically or manually. Expected search queries in the dictionary can be indexed or ordered, sorted or related for quick retrieval or searching by equipment. Expected search queries can relate to completion of partial queries, corrections to the query (eg, correction of spelling mistakes), queries conceptually related to the query, and the like.

  In an embodiment, a user may provide query input as a text string via the query input system 120 of the mobile communication facility 102. The portion of the query input provided to the wireless communication facility 102 while the user is providing the query input is referred to as a substring query input. Finally, the user finishes entering the query, at which point the substring query input and query input are the same. In addition, the user can input a query by voice via the voice input system 122. In this case, it will be understood that the “substring query input” is the portion of the verbal query received by the voice input system 122.

  In an embodiment, a user of wireless search platform 100 may enter a query to mobile communication facility 102. When the user enters a query or when a query is submitted, the method of the wireless search platform 100 can process the portion of the query that the mobile communication facility 102 has accepted. This process can determine that the query is not a complete form of the query. Based on this process, the wireless search platform 100 can generate a list of search queries that include the partially formed query. These generated search queries can be ordered in the list according to at least one factor, for example, a relevance score or some other value. The list can then be presented to the user as a list of search terms, and the user can select one of the search terms instead of entering the rest of the query. In one example, the user wants to find a French restaurant. The user can input “F”, “r”, “e” in the query input field of the mobile communication facility 102. Before the user has the opportunity to enter additional characters, the wireless search platform 100 can process those characters (partially formed queries) to generate a list of completed search terms. And the list can be ordered alphabetically (ie, ordered based on factors). The system can then present the list of completed search terms to the user. For purposes of illustration and not limitation, this list is "French Market", "French Restaurant", "French Wine". Rather than completing the query character by character, the user can select "French Restaurant" from the list. Many other examples and embodiments of methods and systems for presenting an ordered list of proposed search queries can be understood from the present disclosure, and such examples and embodiments are included in the present invention. Is intended.

  The wireless search platform 100 is associated with a method of receiving a partial search query from the mobile communication facility 102, generating an ordered list of completed search terms and presenting the list to the user for selection. Is possible. The completed search term can be any term that can be delivered to the mobile communication facility 102, presented by the mobile communication facility 102, and / or adapted to be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. It is. These search terms can include any search terms described in this document and / or the documents cited herein.

  A search query is a query input field (eg, but not limited to name field, address field, date field, product name field, product number field, numeric field, speech recognition field, biometric field, graphic field, etc.) Can be associated. Presentation of the completed search term to the mobile communication facility 102 can be associated with a query input field. For example, if a user is entering a query in an address field, a drop-down list that is visually and functionally associated with the address field can display a list of completed search terms (provided that But not limited to this).

  In an embodiment, a user may provide query input as a text string via the query input system 120 of the mobile communication facility 102 (which may be a query input field). The portion of the query input provided to the wireless communication facility 102 while the user is providing the query input can be referred to as a substring query input. Finally, the user finishes entering the query, at which point the substring query input and query input are the same. The substring query input can be an incomplete or not fully formed search query.

  In an embodiment, a user may input a query input via voice input system 122. In this case, it will be appreciated that the “substring query input” is the portion of the verbal query received by the voice input system 122.

  In an embodiment, the user may provide the query input as a bar code, image, scanned value, or any other input that can be accepted by the query input system 120. In this case, the query can be one or more barcodes, one or more images, one or more scanned values, and / or one or more other values. Is possible. As query input is provided, the query input system 120 accepts a series of barcodes, images, scanned values, and other values. In this case, it will be understood that the “substring query input” has been accepted by the query input system 120.

  The search query can be derived from a browser-based (WAP) interaction or a client application-based interaction. The client application based interaction can be a BREW application or a Java application.

  The ordering of the generated search queries can be based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Information about mobile communication facilities 102 includes age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, birthday, birth User features selected from the group consisting of ground, user, title, working days, etc. can be used. Alternatively or additionally, the information is provided by a wireless operator, provided by a wireless service provider, and provided by a telecommunications service provider, user history, user transaction, geographical location, user equipment, time of day. , Features of mobile communication equipment. The characteristics of the mobile communication facility can be selected from the group consisting of display capability, display size, display resolution, processing speed, audio capability, video capability, cache size, storage capability, memory capacity, and the like.

  Mobile communication facility 102 may comprise a telephone, a mobile phone, a cellular phone, a GSM phone, and the like. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be provided by a wireless operator, a wireless service provider 108, a telecommunications service provider, and the like.

  It will be appreciated that the various steps identified and described above can be varied and the order of each step can be varied to suit the particular application of the technology disclosed herein. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, depictions and / or descriptions of the order of the various steps may require a particular order of execution for those steps, unless explicitly stated otherwise, or unless explicitly stated otherwise. It should not be understood to be.

  In alternative embodiments, the user can provide the query input as a barcode, image, scanned value, or any other input that can be accepted by the query input system 120. In this case, the query may be one or more barcodes, one or more images, one or more scanned values, and / or one or more other values. Can consist of: As query input is provided, the query input system 120 accepts a series of barcodes, images, scanned values, and other values. In this case, it will be understood that the “substring query input” has been accepted by the query input system 120.

  In an embodiment, the method or system of the wireless search platform 100 can access the mobile search suggestion dictionary when a user of the wireless communication facility 102 provides a query. Here, the access to the mobile search suggestion dictionary is directed towards creating a list of expected search queries associated with the query input, the query input on the mobile communication facility 102 associated with the query input system 120. Can be provided to the wireless search platform 100 via a client application running on. The client application can include a search application, a location-based search application, a WAP application, a mobile application, or any other application associated with the mobile communication facility 102. In other embodiments, the method of the wireless search platform 100 can access the mobile search suggestion dictionary when the user completes providing the query. In any case, the method or system accepts the expected search query from the mobile search suggestion dictionary. This can take into account not only the query input but also the factors associated with the input. In an embodiment, this can be a search vertical that can be classified within the scope of content classification. The factors may include time, date, location, or any other temporal, geographical, physical, or conceptual context, information about mobile communication facilities, user characteristics, user history, user transactions, user equipment, and / or It can be a feature of a mobile communication facility. By taking the factor into account, the method or system extracts from the mobile search suggestion dictionary one or more factors related to the query input and an expected search query related to both mobile content. Is possible. This in turn results in a proposed search query that is related to the same context as the substring query input that the user is providing.

  Search verticals can be related to content taxonomy and can be general searches, or ringtones, images, games, yellow pages, weather, white pages, news headlines , WAP site, website, movie start time, sports score, stock price, flight time, map, direction, price comparison, WIFI hotspot, cargo tracking, hotel charges, fantasy sports statistics, astrology, answer, dictionary, area code , Postal code, entertainment, blog, etc. related to the search.

  The ordering of the expected search query list may be based on factors such as the popularity of the search query or information about the mobile communication facility 102.

  Information about mobile communication facilities 102 includes age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, birthday, birth User features selected from the group consisting of ground, user, title, working days, etc. can be used. Alternatively or additionally, the information is provided by a wireless operator, provided by a wireless service provider, and provided by a telecommunications service provider, user history, user transaction, geographical location, user equipment, time, It can be a feature of a mobile communication facility. The characteristics of the mobile communication facility can be selected from the group consisting of display capability, display size, display resolution, processing speed, audio capability, video capability, cache size, storage capability, memory capacity, and the like.

The proposed search query can be related to a person's language, can be related to a handset, can be related to an input box, and can be mobile It can be related to the type of communication equipment, can be a WAP query, can be a Java character sequence, and can be a BREW character sequence. The human language can be English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, etc. (but not limited to these) ). The input box can be an address box, a name box, an e-mail box, a text box, a number box, an alphanumeric box, a search engine, a song name box, etc. (but is not limited to these).
The mobile communication facility may be a phone, a mobile phone, a cellular phone, and a GSM phone, or other form of wired or wireless communication device.

  Presentation of a suggested search query or list thereof can be initiated by query input, substring query input, voice query, or characters entered in the client application.

  It will be understood that the various steps identified and described above can be varied and the order of the steps can be varied to suit the particular application of the technology disclosed herein. . Such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, depictions and / or descriptions of the order of the various steps may require a particular order of execution for those steps, unless explicitly stated otherwise, or unless explicitly stated otherwise. It should not be understood to be.

  It will be appreciated that the above process and its steps can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof suitable for a particular application. The hardware can include a general purpose computer and / or a dedicated computing device. The process can be implemented in one or more microprocessors, microcontrollers, embedded microcontrollers, programmable digital signal processors, or other programmable devices, and internal and / or external memory It is. The process may additionally or alternatively be performed on an application specific integrated circuit, programmable gate array, programmable array logic, or any other device that can be configured to process electronic signals. Is possible. In addition, the process includes a structured programming language such as C, an object-oriented programming language such as C ++, or any other higher or lower level programming language (including assembly language, hardware description language, and database programming language and technology). Can be implemented as computer-executable code created using one of the above devices and different combinations of processors and processor architectures or different hardware. It will be understood that it can be stored, compiled, or translated to be executed in a combination of hardware and software. At the same time, processing can be distributed across the wireless search platform and / or computer in a number of ways, or all of the functions can be integrated into one dedicated stand-alone device or other hardware. All such permutations and combinations are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure.

  It will also be appreciated that the means for performing the steps associated with the processes described above can include any of the hardware and / or software described above. In another aspect, each process is computer-executable code that, when executed on one or more computing devices, includes the individual process steps and combinations thereof, as described above. It is possible to implement.

  In the following discussion, the term “deck” is commonly used to refer to content in the garden, or optionally, to refer to a separate group of content items that are explicitly correlated. “Mobile web” generally refers to WAP sites, and “web” generally refers to published web search results. For this reason, in the following description, an effort is made to distinguish between in-garden content, general mobile device content, and general web content. However, these distinctions are not necessarily exclusive and do not strictly follow the discussion below, which suggests that for any of these terms the context broadens or narrows the meaning. It will be understood that this is or will be necessary.

  As indicated by the navigation facility, the category “Deck” is selected and expanded to reveal the subcategory 920 associated with the category “Deck”. Again, the user can select the subcategory (in this embodiment, “Music” is selected) and drill down to further categories or results.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate some further screen shots of the screen progression associated with searching from the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102. When a search result is selected (1002) (in this case, a song related to “Britney Spears”), and the song is selected, options for distribution can be presented to the user. For example, a preview option 1004 for viewing a song can be presented to the user. It is also possible to present to the user options related to the content indicating the content usage 1008, so that the content is properly formatted, installed, and one or more appropriate applications or One or more devices can be associated and / or different file type 1010 options can be presented to the user.

  In an embodiment, results may be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 as the results are retrieved without waiting for the entire result set to be retrieved. In embodiments, specific results can be presented and displayed while other results are in the process of being presented and displayed. This background processing of results can increase the rate at which results can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. In an embodiment, the results of a particular category may be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 before other categories. For example, images take more time to download, process, and / or collect than ringtones, so before or during an image result or image category is loaded locally for presentation, Ringtones categories or individual ring tones can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102.

  FIG. 11 shows a scenario where a user 1104 of a mobile communication facility 102 wants to obtain relevant search results using the user's mobile communication facility 102. Before searching, the user's appearance, the user's appearance, the user's telephone habits, the user's web habits, information about other people's habits, the behavior of other people when options are presented There is already information about inference and other information that can be used in developing results for this particular user 1104. For example, the user can connect with the wireless service provider 108 directly or through other equipment. By interacting with the wireless service provider 108, the user can publish public content 138, information within the boundaries of the wireless service provider 108 domain, walled garden content 132, carrier rules 130, mobile subscriber characteristic information 112, sponsor information 128. Information such as time (e.g., local time, or time with respect to other regions), and location information indicated by or provided through the location facility 110 can be obtained via the Internet. Some or all of this information is processed through a personal filter 144 (eg, a collaborative filter) within the mobile search host facility 114 to present the search query or (filter) results to the user 1104 of the mobile communication facility 102. It is possible to refine before.

  As shown with respect to FIG. 1, the mobile search host facility 114 may include a personal filter 144 (eg, a collaborative filter). The personal filter 144 can be used in conjunction with search queries entered and transmitted from the mobile communication facility 102 along with information from one of a plurality of associated databases and / or its location information. is there. The personal filter 144 uses an algorithm that predicts desired results based on information collected from other searchers (eg, collaborative filtering) as well as information about the user (eg, mobile subscriber characteristic information or location information from the database 112). It is possible.

  The implicit search scenario for the illustration of FIG. 11 is as follows. A person 1104 is walking down the street at 7:00 pm. The location of the mobile communication facility 102 is determined using a GPS system (ie in connection with the location facility 110). The location is then stored. Implicit search is initiated for one of the following reasons: The time for periodic implicit search has arrived; user habits indicate that the user is seeking results immediately; ad delivery There are advertisers 174 who are interested in; there are local sales; there are activities nearby; or there are other temporary activities; or other reasons for initiating an implicit search. When the search is initiated, the stored location information can be transmitted to the mobile search host facility. The mobile host search facility 142 may also collect information from other relevant sources (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database 112, sponsor information database 128, carrier rules 130). The mobile search host facility may include a user's location, time of day, and / or several data sources that may be available to the mobile search host facility 114 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristic information 112 database 112, sponsor database 128, content 132 , Carrier rules 130, and other information related to public web content 138), ready to perform a search based on personal filters in the mobile search host facility 114. All of the information can indicate that the user 1104 has a customary time to eat dinner, so that the mobile search host facility 114 can provide the mobile communication facility 102 with results related to dinner. Is possible. In these results, the sponsor may be participating in a search marketing auction to place the sponsor's information into the user's mobile communication facility 102. For example, if a restaurant in building 1102C is the highest bidder in a keyword auction for dinner within about 8 meters (5 miles) of another building 1102C in which user 1104 is located, the restaurant where user 1104 is presented When interacting with the information, the restaurant is sponsored and the information desired to be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 is displayed. The information is not presented until the user decides to view search results that may not have occurred before. If the user 1104 does not interact with the sponsored results downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, the sponsor may or may not need to pay the wireless service provider 108 for the sponsored content. . If the user 1104 interacts with the restaurant information downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, the restaurant may or may not need to pay the wireless service provider 108.

  Subsequently, in this implicit search scenario, the user can enter results mode or search mode on the mobile communication facility 102. In result mode, results can appear without requiring a search. In this mode, if all previous information known about the user (eg, location, time, and mobile subscriber information) is given, the user is simply presented with information that the user may be interested in. Is possible. In search mode, the user can enter a search query and, if there is a relationship between the search query and the previously downloaded result, present the previously downloaded result. Is possible. Since the search results are presented from local memory, the user can view this as a very fast search or a high bandwidth connection.

  The presented previously downloaded results can include a sponsored drink from a restaurant, and the user can activate the sponsored drink (eg, by clicking on it). When activated, clicked, or interacted, information about the restaurant can be presented to the user. The information may include contact information (eg, phone, address, email, URL) as well as restaurant descriptions. The user can be presented with a general part of the restaurant website or a space dedicated to the user 1104. For example, a restaurant may present a coupon or other special sale if the user arrives at the restaurant within a certain amount of time. Knowing that the user is in the vicinity and knowing the amount of people in and out of the restaurant allows the restaurant to provide more targeted sales proposals.

  Similarly, in the bookstore in the building 1102B, since the user 1104 is in the vicinity and has a search history such as amazon.com, there is a case where the user wants to advertise to the user. The restaurant is a person in the vicinity of building 1102B within the time that the bookstore is open and related to the purchase of a book (eg, searching for Amazon.com, buying a book online, or frequently It is possible to join and participate in an advertising space auction of the mobile communication facility 102 for people with a history of traveling.

  Florists in building 1102D can use similar techniques to target appropriate users in the vicinity.

  Although an embodiment involving an implicit search has been described with respect to FIG. 11, it will be appreciated that the same or similar techniques can be applied to an explicit search. For example, the user 1104 may be near the office building 1102A and looking for the office building 1102A. The user 1104 can enter a search query using the name of the office building 1102B, and combines the name of the office building with the location and time of the user to obtain a target search result for the user. It can be good.

  The explicit search scenario associated with the example of FIG. 11 can be as follows. A person 1104 is walking down the street at 7pm. The location of the mobile communication facility 102 is determined using a GPS system (ie in connection with the location facility 110). The location is then stored. An explicit search can be initiated by user 1104. When a search is initiated, the stored location information can be transmitted to a mobile search host facility. Mobile host search facility 142 may also collect information from other relevant sources (eg, mobile subscriber feature database 112, sponsor information database 128, or carrier rules 130). The mobile search host facility may include a user's location, time of day, and several data sources that are made available to the mobile search host facility 114 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database 112, sponsor database 128, content 132, carrier rules, etc. 130, and other information regarding the published web content 138), is ready to perform a search based on personal filters within the mobile search host facility 114. The search can be performed in conjunction with personal filters and other related filtering information to obtain results. In these results, the sponsor may be participating in a search marketing auction to place the sponsor's information into the user's mobile communication facility 102. For example, a restaurant in the building 1102C is the highest bidder of a keyword auction related to dinner within about 8 m (5 miles) from the building 1102C. Therefore, the restaurant is sponsored and displayed on the mobile communication facility 102. The information desired to be displayed will be displayed when the user 1104 interacts with the presented restaurant information. If the user 1104 does not interact with the sponsored results downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, the sponsor may or may not need to pay the wireless service provider 108 for the right to post. If the user 1104 interacts with the restaurant information downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, the restaurant may or may not need to pay the wireless service provider 108.

  The presented previously downloaded results can include a sponsored drink from a restaurant, and the user can activate the sponsored drink (eg, by clicking on it). When activated, clicked, or interacted, the link can present information about the restaurant to the user. The information may include contact information (eg, phone, address, email, URL) as well as restaurant descriptions. In one embodiment, the information may include a form for making a reservation or an active control (such as a button). The user can be presented with a general part of the restaurant website or a space dedicated to the user 1104. For example, a restaurant can present a coupon or other special sale to the user if the user arrives at the restaurant within a certain amount of time. Knowing that the user is in the vicinity and knowing the amount of people in and out of the restaurant allows the restaurant to provide more targeted sales proposals.

  Similarly, in the bookstore in the building 1102B, since the user 1104 is in the vicinity and has a search history such as amazon.com, there are cases where it is desired to advertise to the user. The restaurant is a person in the vicinity of building 1102B within the time that the bookstore is open and related to the purchase of a book (eg, searching for Amazon.com, buying a book online, or frequently In some cases, an ad space auction of the mobile communication facility 102 for people with a history of travel) is enrolled and participating.

  In an embodiment, the search results may be based on information about the user 1104 of the mobile communication facility 102, the mobile communication facility 102, and location, and / or other information as described herein in connection with personal filters. Targeted to be presented to the user. In an embodiment, the information can also be used for better targeted advertising, and the advertisement provided by the sponsor can be provided to the mobile communication facility 102 via payment to an auction advertising mechanism. Is possible. Such a mechanism can be similar to Google AdWords and AdSense with desktop functionality by Google, Inc (Mountain View, CA).

  According to another example related to FIG. 11, user 1104 can receive search results that include a pay-per-call link, in which case the vendor associated with the phone (typically The company that receives the call pays the fee when it receives the call via a pay-per-call number. For example, the user 1104 can search for results related to flowers and receive a phone number and possibly other contact information for a florist in the building 1102D. The link is a personal filter associated with information about the user, mobile communication facility 102, and / or mobile subscriber characteristic information (as shown in the example of implicit search and the example of explicit search illustrated with respect to FIG. 11). It is possible to provide it as a processing result of a search through a process involving. When the user activates the florist's phone number, the florist can accept the call for a fixed fee or can reject the call.

  The wireless search platform 100 uses keywords from the search query of the mobile communication facility 102 and information stored in the wireless search platform 100 to place sponsored mobile content related to the user on the mobile communication facility. It can be displayed. Information stored in wireless search platform 100 may include personal user information, user behavior patterns using mobile communication facilities, features of mobile communication facilities, and the like. Access to such user information, coupled with the keyword content of the search query, can increase the relevance of mobile content delivery to the user and increase the likelihood that the user will interact with sponsored mobile content. Sponsored mobile content can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 along with a telephone number, thereby further learning about the displayed content, purchasing, or some other phone-based activity. Therefore, the user can call the telephone number. User interactions can then be tracked, and the service provider can then charge mobile content sponsors and / or users of the service as a revenue source on a per-interaction basis.

  Sponsored mobile content may be advertisements or other forms of sponsored content. Advertisements are provided by sponsors of the wireless search platform 100 (for example, new mobile phone types, additional services, accessories, etc., or consumer products such as electronic devices, household goods, automobiles, cosmetics, or real estate). Purchase, university tuition, time sharing, vacation services, etc.). Other forms of sponsored content can be political advertisements, religious messages, community activities, and the like. Sponsored content can be associated with a bidding process. The wireless search platform 100 can use information collected about the user along with keywords in the search query to determine the mobile content most relevant to the user.

  The relevance to the user can be based at least in part on the keywords in the search query. Examples of relevance to keywords include search queries related to automobile shows as a result of search queries related to automobile shows, search queries related to sunburn treatment resulting in advertisements related to suntan lotions, or search queries related to information about ski conditions As a result, advertisements for time-share condominiums in the mountains can occur, or sponsored content for political parties can result as a result of search queries for election results.

  In an embodiment, the relevance with the user may be based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility, such as age, gender, race, religion, area code, User characteristics such as zip code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, birthday, place of birth, user, title, and working days; past with mobile content User history such as interaction, visited websites, and phone usage; user transactions related to purchases and services; geographical location; time and usage time; display capability, video capability, cache size, storage capability, memory capacity, etc. Features of the mobile communication facility; or other such information may be included. Some examples of relevance to information about mobile communication facilities are given below. As a result of a search query relating to an automobile show, personal information about the user may indicate that the sports car can be more relevant to the user because the user has a young man and can afford to buy a sports car. To show an advertisement about a sports car, or as a result of a search query on the treatment of arthritis, the user is an elderly person and the user has recently searched for something that helps sleep and is calling from a hospital The information about the user indicates that there is an advertisement about an electric reclining bed, or that the user is a young woman living at home as a result of a search query on interior design and has recently searched and visited a university Because the information about the user indicates The ponsard content is generated, and the characteristics of the user's mobile communication facility indicate that the user's mobile phone is a new type that can accept advertisements in a high-resolution format, thus making the relevant advertisements selected higher. It can be presented on the mobile communication facility in the form of resolution.

  When the user is persuaded to call the phone number provided by the mobile content, the user clicks the hyperlink, manually dials the phone number, and calls the mobile communication facility using voice commands It is possible to enter the number or call the provided telephone number using some other method. The hyperlink may involve clicking on a hyperlinked phone number on the displayed content or a hyperlinked image on the displayed content. The user can choose to store the displayed phone number for later use, or can dial the phone number manually. When the user places a call, the wireless search platform 100 can then store and track the interaction for later billing to the sponsoring agent. Sponsored mobile content may require the user to pay for the phone. The phone for which the user pays a fee can be stock information, fan club latest information, sports information, or the like. If the user is a paying phone call, the wireless search platform 100 can charge the user's account directly as part of the service provided for the sponsored service.

  Another example of a mobile pay-per-call interaction is that a user's information stored on the mobile search platform 100 is that the user is 42 years old, male, married, has 3 toddlers, owns a house. It is possible to be a user, indicating that The information in the user's mobile communication facility 102 indicates that the user's device can only process older, low-resolution mobile content. In addition, recent user activity indicates search queries for toys. The user then enters a new search query for tent rental. In addition, the database of the mobile search platform 100 indicates that it is daylight saving time. Given this information, the mobile search platform 100 shows a high relevance for supplies to support an outdoor birthday party for young children. The mobile search platform 100 then delivers advertisements about inflatable water slides from local party rental stores to the user's mobile communication facility 100. The advertisement is displayed at a low resolution to match the capabilities of the user's device. A phone number is provided in the advertisement, which the user can store for later use, click to call immediately, and manually dial. When a user places a call, the mobile search platform 100 can track the interaction and charge the party rental store for the user interacting with the displayed phone number.

  Another example of a mobile pay-per-call dialogue is a user whose user information stored on the mobile search platform 100 indicates that the user is an 18 year old woman living at home Is possible. The information of the user's mobile communication facility 102 indicates that the user's device is capable of displaying new video content. In addition, recent user activity shows search queries for information about members of various rock bands and downloads of rock videos. The user then enters a new search query for information about members of Dave Matthew's Band. Given this information, the mobile search platform 100 shows high relevance for advertising about new music and concerts about rock bands. The mobile search platform 100 then delivers advertisements about Dave Matthew's local concert tickets to the user's mobile communication facility 100. Mobile content is delivered as a short music video with audio and text highlighting the date and time of the concert and the ticket is still available. The mobile content shows a hyperlink along with a phone number to get further information regarding the purchase of the concert ticket. At this point, the user can store the mobile content for later retrieval, or connect immediately for further information. When a user places a call, the mobile search platform 100 may track the interaction and charge a fee to the agency selling the concert ticket for the user interacting with the displayed phone number. Is possible. The mobile search platform 100 can also charge a fee directly to the user's mobile account as a service fee for purchasing tickets using the mobile pay-per-call feature.

  In an embodiment of the present invention, the method and system may include presenting a link within a user interface of a mobile communication facility, where the link may be obtained via a computer network. It can be a link to possible commercial products, so that the parties can sponsor the link. The link may be to other materials of a commercial provider such as a product or service item for sale, a promotion, a content item, an advertisement, or a vendor of the product or service. The link may be, for example, to an item on an e-commerce site, an auction site, a reverse auction site, a news site, an information site, or other content on a computer network such as web content or content on other networks Is possible. The link enables various e-commerce functions (eg, single click purchase, bidding, targeted advertising, immediate purchase (eg “buy it now”), click or transaction tracking, referral tracking, affiliate program functions, etc. Function) or can be associated with them. In an embodiment, the link is a sponsored drink that is presented to the user at the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102, such as a mobile phone. The sponsored drink can be presented in conjunction with (and associated with) an implicit query 164. The sponsored drink can be presented in response to an explicit query input (or a partial input of such a query). The sponsored drink can be presented when the user of the mobile communication facility 102 makes a call or performs other actions. The sponsor drink may be presented, for example, when retrieving results, sorting results, filtering results, presenting results, or routing results according to the search function 142 performed in response to a query. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the right to sponsor a link can be obtained through a bidding process among multiple sponsor candidates. The bidding process can be automated, allowing bids (or bid reserves, final auction prices, etc.) to be automatically auctioned with other bids made by other sponsor candidates for the link. Can be compared. In other embodiments, the bid only needs to meet the price required to accept. The algorithm facility 144 can determine one or more links related to “winning” a bid to sponsor a particular link. A bid can be at a specific location in the user interface or at a specific point in the navigation sequence (eg, on the home page, after searching on a search screen, after making a transaction, after navigating to a specific screen) , When presenting an implicit query 164, upon entering an explicit query, upon retrieving results, upon routing results, and / or upon completion of a transaction). Bidding can be done to associate a link with specific content (eg, a specific type of query, a specific result, or a specific content item). For example, a sponsor selling golf equipment may bid to sponsor a link whenever an implicit or explicit query uses the terms “golf”, “tee”, or “par” On the other hand, a sponsor selling video content may try to sponsor a link if the query uses the terms "movie", "film", "cinema", or "show" . In an embodiment, the bidding process can occur in close proximity to the presentation of the link.

  In an embodiment, the advertisement receives a web page request from a query facility of a mobile communication facility, receives information about the mobile communication facility, and at least one web page based at least in part on the information about the mobile communication facility. Can be presented to the mobile communication facility based at least in part on the steps of associating two advertisements. For example, a user of a mobile communication facility can initiate a search query for “Sonny Rollins”. Search results that may be presented to the user's mobile communications facility may include advertisements and websites for Sonny Rollins music CDs, videos of his performance, and the like. Information about the mobile communication facility (eg, its video streaming capabilities) can be used to determine advertisements / web pages that can be successfully presented to the user's mobile communication facility. This information can then be used to pair web pages and advertisements that can be presented on the display device of the user's mobile communication facility.

  In certain embodiments, the right to sponsor the link is obtained via an auction (which may be an online auction).

  In an embodiment, the link can be associated with an unobfuscated version of the query so that the link appears only after the relevance of the query is evaluated.

  In an embodiment, sponsored drinks can be associated with results retrieved via searches performed using mobile communication facility 102. For example, a link for a camera vendor can appear only if one of the highest ranked search results uses the word “digital camera”.

  In an embodiment, a sponsored drink can be associated with a sort of results retrieved via a search function 142 performed using a mobile communication device. For example, sponsor a link (after the bidding process) only if the relevant results are ranked high enough after that sort (eg, sorted as a result of a ranking or unambiguity process). Can be included).

  In an embodiment, the sponsored drink can be associated with filtering results retrieved via the search function 142 performed using the mobile communication device. For example, sponsored drinks can appear only after certain types of results have been filtered out. For example, a sponsor of a trip to Paris, France can bid to sponsor a link only if the results are presented to the user after the results for Paris Hilton have been removed.

  In an embodiment, the sponsored drink can be associated with a presentation of results retrieved via a search function 142 performed using the mobile communication device. For example, if a particular result is modified or filtered (eg, based on a particular device's ability to present particular content), the relevant result can be presented on the mobile communication facility It is only possible to sponsor a sponsored drink. For example, a sponsor can bid to sponsor a link to a yoga instructional video only for presentation to a device capable of rendering the sample video.

  In an embodiment, a sponsored drink can be associated with routing results retrieved via a search function 142 performed using a mobile communication device. For example, if the algorithm facility 144 includes a rule that routes a particular type of result, a sponsor drink can be associated with the execution of such a rule. For example, the rules for parental control 150 can route content or messages to parents if a child appears to be trying to access inappropriate content. The sponsored drink allows the parental control software or service provider to present a link associated with the routed result.

  In an embodiment, the link can be provided to a commercial item of a person who has not yet sponsored the link. It is then possible to propose an opportunity to become a sponsor who continuously presents the link to that person. In an embodiment, a proposal to continue to sponsor the link can be presented to a commercial organization at the same time or at the time the user executes the link. In an embodiment, such a proposal may include an invitation to a commercial organization to participate in an auction or bidding process for continued sponsorship of the link or for sponsorship of at least one additional link. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the link to the for-profit organization may include a telephone number for the commercial item provider. In an embodiment, the phone number can be a dedicated phone number, which is used for any reward (sponsor drink base, auction base, pay- An intermediary message including a proposal to continue the link in exchange for the commercial organization agreeing to pay) may be communicated to the commercial organization.

  In an embodiment, a generalized process can be used to de-obfuscate user query input 120 by pairing query information with at least one element from mobile subscriber feature 112 database 112. It is. When a user submits a query input 120 via the mobile communication facility 102, the query is routed wirelessly to the wireless communication facility 104 and then to the wireless provider 108. The wireless provider 108 can then summarize the data stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database 112 associated with the user query input 120. The relevance is a semantic similarity, a temporal factor, and a geographical and / or demographic match between the content of the query input 120 and the content found in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database 112. It can be based on. Once this information is linked, the disambiguation facility 140 will unravel the best possible meaning of the user's query input 120 and pass the one or more results through the wireless provider 108 and the wireless communication facility 104. It is possible to perform processing so as to send it back to the mobile communication facility 102 and display it to the user (172).

  Typical elements that can be stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database 112 include location, personal information about the user, web interaction, e-mail interaction, messaging interaction, billing history, payment history, typical invoice amount , Time, online interaction time, online interaction count, family status, occupation, transaction, previously entered search query, location history, phone number, device identifier, previously downloaded content type, previously viewed content, And visited sites.

  Similarly, the query input 120 may include characteristics of the user's mobile communication facility 102 (eg, a unique telephone number, device identifier, or other unique identifier), information stored within the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, the Based on information stored in the memory of the device) or information stored on a database associated with the server.

  In an embodiment, the mobile search host facility 114 may be used to provide a user of the mobile communication facility 102 with one or more further related result sets based on the query input 120. For example, the mobile communication facility 102 may have a cache 2300 of memory that includes features of the mobile communication facility 102, user profiles, and user behavior history (eg, calls, visited websites). , Search query, query frequency, content download frequency, event frequency change, and purchase frequency).

  This information can be automatically refreshed and transmitted at a set time interval from the mobile communication facility 102 to the wireless communication facility 104 and then to the user's wireless provider 108 or directly to the mobile search host facility 114. is there. Within the mobile search host facility 114, the query content can be filtered by an algorithm facility 144 that scrutinizes the query content to provide the user with further suggestions in one or more result sets. For example, the frequency of terms used by the user in the query input 120 can be used by the algorithm facility 144 to suggest related results based on similar frequency indexing of keywords or popularity of query terms and results. is there. When the user modifies this query input 120, the cache 2300 can retrieve the contents for mobile search for real-time processing within the disambiguation facility 140, search facility 142, or other facilities within the mobile search host facility 114. It can be transmitted implicitly to the host facility 114.

  Additional facilities within the mobile search host facility 114 can be used to add significance to the query input 120. For example, the disambiguation facility 140 may categorize the query input 120 based on keywords, word frequencies, and / or word combinations, such as title, artist, and yellow page type categories, etc. As a result. In addition, career business rules 158, parental controls 150, and sponsorship facilities 162 are used to generate proposals for those search queries and their associated search queries and / or one or more result sets. Is possible.

  It is possible to perform explicit query formation 2400 using an interactive process between the mobile communication facility 102 and the obscuring step 210. When a user submits a query input 120 to the mobile communication facility 102, the correction process 244 is performed for a well-defined query formation 2400 that is sufficient to produce one or more result sets that are easy to understand and useful. It can be essential or conducive to it. Information specific to the type of mobile communication facility 102 can be used as part of the correction process 244, for example, if the device has its own distribution capabilities, results compatible with such capabilities. Query correction is required to derive the set. Also, information stored in the mobile subscriber feature database 112 or parental control facility 150 can be integrated with the correction process 244. In an embodiment, the search engine may automatically suggest corrections for common spelling mistakes (including spelling mistakes specific to mobile experiences (eg, “2nite”)).

  User query input 120 may return an empty result set or a less likely result set. In this case, the search facility 142, in conjunction with the mobile communication facility 102, automatically triggers the correction process 244 to provide alternative query inputs 120 until a non-empty or likely result set is delivered. It is possible to circulate repeatedly.

  In an embodiment, an item that has been added or updated more recently can accept a priority indicating its newness.

  In an embodiment, further recommendations may be made following the user query input 120 based on information about the mobile communication facility 102. For example, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, or sponsor information can be associated with query input 120 to suggest relevant recommendations for the user. The recommendations can be paired with the search results of the query input 120, or can be presented prior to or following the display of the search results.

  The user's previous search activity and search results can also be used to generate recommendations for the user. Previous search activities may include transactions, search queries, website visits, calls, and / or other activities initiated by the user on the mobile communication facility 102. The geographic location of the mobile communication facility 102 can generate recommendations that include, but are not limited to, sponsor information (eg, products and services) in the user's current geographic neighborhood. The current time can be used independently of or in conjunction with other information to generate user recommendations. For example, the independent fact that it is noon can generate a recommendation for a restaurant serving lunch. This information can be further filtered by the location of the mobile communication facility 102 to recommend only the restaurant in the immediate vicinity of the user, and further filtered by subscriber characteristics to resemble the user's profile It is possible to recommend only a portion of restaurants offering lunches in the neighborhood of users who are highly rated by restaurant customers with a demographic profile. As in the restaurant example above, a similar process for generating meaningful recommendations can be applied to other services and products, such as transportation (voyage, taxi) , Buses, trains, cars, airports, etc., food and beverages (grocery stores, drive-through restaurants, bars, etc.), entertainment (theatres, sports, movies, clubs, etc.), business (company, workplace, bank, post office, And other postal and transport facilities), consumer needs (gas stations, drug stores or clothing stores, babysitters, parking, etc.) and local specific information (direction, location, start time, news, etc.) It is.

  In an embodiment, the search category classification is presented in connection with a search query on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be mapped to a query category taxonomy and a taxonomy schema (eg, yellow page phonebook taxonomy).

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based on submission of query input 120 related to information regarding mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, and sponsor information. Further information stored in those databases may form search parameters that restrict the search query and the display of one or more result sets, which may omit information. Prioritize information (eg, present sponsor links before all others), highlight a subset of the search result set, or order the display of information based on sponsor auctions (ie, highest bidder) Is presented first). In the case of a sponsor auction, sponsors can bid on keywords that they want to associate with their sponsor's own products, services, and links to them.

  In an embodiment, results may be ordered with respect to query input 120 based at least in part on information regarding mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, and / or sponsor information. The ordering of results for query input 120 based on sponsor information can be done by associating sponsors with keywords used in query input and / or associating query inputs with sponsor content. If the query input 120 matches one or more keywords or content of the sponsor, the sponsor information is preferentially displayed, highlighted, or otherwise related to the query input 120 in the search result display. It is possible to have an advantage over other content. The association of a keyword with a sponsor can occur via an auction in which bidders compete for a unique association with a keyword or a shared frequency of keyword association (eg, every other occurrence of a keyword). In addition, the auction process includes the resulting sponsored content display size (eg, size expressed as a percentage of the user's total display space on the mobile communication facility 102) and the addition of multimedia content to the resulting display. Bids for determining (such as adding graphics, audio, or video streams) can be included.

  The query results can also be ordered based at least in part on the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, where the capabilities are audio, visual, processing, or screen capabilities.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 includes at least information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). This can be done by generating predicted text based in part. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102. In addition, it is possible to correct T9 errors. For example, if the user looks for “Britney” and dials 2748639, T9 may interpret it as “Argumenw” instead of “Britney”.

  In an embodiment, voice-based query input 120 may be associated with information about mobile communication facility 102 (eg, voice interpretation based at least in part on SMS conversion).

  In an embodiment, an auction may be associated with the query input 120. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets can prioritize or highlight the sponsor's results.

  In an embodiment, a search query is entered on a mobile communication facility 102 and results are presented on a screen for the mobile communication facility 102 and a transaction is performed in connection with a sponsored drink, where the transaction is This can occur by the user clicking on a sponsored drink or by the user performing a commercial transaction such as purchasing downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, the collected content can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102. The content can be collected via a spider and can include, for example, ringtone content, music content, or video content. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. Compatibility can be determined by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. Will be.

  In an embodiment, a spider can be used to determine compatibility between content and mobile communication facility capabilities. For example, a spider may visit the content provider as the specific type of mobile communication facility to detect the level of compatibility between the specific type of mobile communication facility and content provided by the content provider. Is possible. In addition, content providers such as mobile stores can provide different content for each type or class of mobile communication facility. A spider can visit a content provider to determine the association between a given provider's content class and the type or class of mobile communication facility.

  In an embodiment, the spider detects the web page content quality (eg, HTML tag, color depth, number of images, image size, etc.) that is specific to the type or class of mobile communication facility, It is possible to determine the compatibility of the contents. When compatible data is edited by a spider, it is stored in a database and used in conjunction with a search engine to provide only compatible content or the most compatible available content Can be sent to the mobile communication facility that transmitted the search query to optimize the presentation of content.

  Mobile content may require specific capabilities to allow it to be properly presented to the user on the mobile communication facility 102. However, at least some specific capabilities may not be available on the mobile communication facility 102. Without proper presentation to the user, mobile content can be of no value and not of interest to the user. The improper presentation may alternatively cause inconvenience for the user, such as a presentation error, or may cause the mobile communication facility 102 to malfunction. The malfunction includes an unauthorized operation in response to the user interacting with the mobile content via the user interface of the mobile communication facility 102. As a result of such malfunctions, various downstream problems can occur for the user. This is because the inappropriate response may include changes to the configuration, interface, or other characteristics of the mobile communication facility 102.

  Mobile content characteristics can be analyzed for compatibility with the mobile communication facility 102. Each feature can also be ranked based on one or more compatibility criteria. As an example, the features of mobile content can include basic functions of wireless communication. Such features can be ranked based only on meeting a minimal degree of compatibility. In another example, features of mobile content that enable advanced capabilities when presented at the mobile communication facility 102 can be ranked only for those mobile communication facilities 102 that have the capability. Other mobile content features can be ranked for all mobile communication facilities 102.

  Mobile content compatibility criteria may vary based on criteria such as the manufacturer or production line of the mobile communication facility 102. For example, features of mobile content (eg, BIOS upgrades) targeted to a specific manufacturer or production line or model number are not ranked for use with other manufacturers' mobile communication facilities 102.

  The rank of mobile content can include a ranking of any or all of the features of the mobile content. Content feature rankings can be combined in various ways, including adding a plurality of rankings to generate a mobile content rank sum. Each feature can be weighted so that not all features contribute equally to the total rank. The mobile content rank sum can also represent the rank of a single feature.

  Mobile content ranking can also provide an indication of the degree of compatibility based on the ranking range (1-10, etc.). Alternatively, the ranking can provide a binary yes or no compatibility criterion. The ranking can be associated with a particular mobile communication facility 102 model number so that one mobile content can have multiple rankings. In one example, model A of mobile communication facility 102 supports some of the features present in the first mobile content, while model B can support all of the features. Compared to other mobile content, it is possible to rank the first mobile content higher than other mobile content for model B, and for mobile phone A, the other mobile content is ranked higher than the first mobile content. It is possible to rank higher.

  The wireless provider 108 can use the mobile content ranking to select mobile content to provide to the mobile communication facility 102. Compatible mobile content allows a user to interact with the content, thereby increasing the opportunity for the user to actively respond to sponsored content. If mobile content is incompatible or has low compatibility, the user may not be able to interact with the content at all. Therefore, mobile content that is more compatible with the mobile communication facility 102 has greater value for the wireless provider 108. This is because content sponsors can pay a higher fee when delivering such content than when delivering less compatible or missing content.

  Mobile content may include features such as basic formats of video and audio that can be properly displayed on a wide range of mobile communication facilities 102. However, a mobile communication facility 102 that has the ability to adapt these features to mobile content and support the adapted video will further reduce satisfaction, time and frustration, or simply watch the video. It is also possible to make it possible to provide the user with the possibility of

  The analysis of mobile content can include a survey of mobile content sources, such as HTML sources. The syntax and configuration of the source can represent information about the characteristics of the mobile content that can be compared to the characteristics or characteristics of the mobile communication facility 102. Such a comparison may result in an assessment of mobile content compatibility with the mobile communication facility 102. For example, a link in a source of mobile content that links to a specific type of data file (video, audio, etc.) requires specific capabilities in the mobile communication facility 102 to properly present the mobile content. It is possible to show that there is. The mobile content syntax may represent specific functions or commands for resources of the mobile communication facility 102. These commands and / or arguments included in the commands can be compared to a list of commands and / or arguments supported by the mobile communication facility 102, and as a result, compatibility can be analyzed.

  Links or other references to mobile content can also provide compatibility information. Music file format MP3 is a standard, and iPod supports MP3 format files, but music files provided online by iPod vendors are not fully compatible with the MP3 standard. As a result, those files are not compatible with other vendors' mobile communication facilities 102 that support MP3 files. Compatibility can be determined by examining links to determine possible owners of mobile content.

  A link in mobile content can refer to other parts of the mobile content, in which case the link may not include a file type or owner. Thus, it is possible to provide a standard for compatibility by analyzing other features of mobile content. One such feature is the size of mobile content. A portion of memory facility 118 on mobile communication facility 102 may provide storage for mobile content. However, the amount of mobile content that can be stored in the mobile communication facility 102 is limited. Therefore, it is possible to set the size of the mobile content as a standard for compatibility between the mobile content and the mobile communication facility 102. Mobile content that supports streaming to the mobile communication facility 102 for presentation to the user can overcome content storage limitations in the mobile communication facility 102 having a small content storage capacity.

  Mobile content may include metadata that describes or includes characteristics of the mobile content. The metadata can include information such as the size and type of content (audio, video, etc.) and the specific features supported (streaming, etc.). The analysis of mobile content can be based at least in part on a metadata survey. The metadata can include a ranking of compatibility with various mobile communication facilities 102. The ranking can be generated by the content owner or by a third party such as the wireless provider 108.

  Mobile content rankings may be stored in one or more memory facilities of the mobile search platform 100. To ensure that the ranking is up to date, it is possible to occasionally analyze mobile content and update the ranking. This analysis can be automated by processing the content with a computer program configured to analyze the mobile content. The computer program can be executed on the server 134 as disclosed herein.

  The mobile communication facility 102 may receive a ranking for the mobile content along with the mobile content and allow the mobile communication facility 102 to use the ranking to determine whether to present the mobile content. is there. The determination may be based at least in part on user preferences regarding the presentation of ranked mobile content. The determination may also be based at least in part on a mobile content owner preference, the mobile content owner preference provided in the mobile content or in the mobile content metadata. It is possible. The user can make a selection that allows the presentation of mobile content that is less compatible with the mobile communication facility 102, but the content owner may have the content incomplete for the user. You may prefer not to present the content to the user instead of presenting it. The mobile content presentation resource (display resource, audio resource, etc.) of the mobile communication facility 102 disclosed in this document evaluates some or all of mobile content, ranking, metadata, user preference, owner preference, etc. It is possible to make a presentation decision.

  In an embodiment, the sponsored drink is in a mobile communication facility 102 that allows a vendor associated with the sponsored drink to selectively accept connections or selectively accept search results (including sponsor's phone number). It can be displayed on an associated display device, in which case a business transaction occurs when the sponsor's telephone number is at least one of the telephone numbers that have been called and answered.

  In an embodiment, content can be delivered to the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102, and subsequent content can be generated as a result of a search query. is there. The presented content may be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (such as restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content can include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 Is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated based on a click-through operation following one or more search query inputs on the mobile communication facility 102. The report can include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, and revenue, and can be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be made in a search box presented on the idle screen of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered into a search facility 142 that is configured to generate results based on a mobile compatible page rank. The mobile compatible page rank can be derived from the compatibility of the page with the screen and processing capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, or from the complexity of one or more pages.

  In an embodiment, a relationship between query input 120 and at least one mobile subscriber characteristic may be generated. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include location, personal information, user web interaction history, and other features that are used in combination with other data about subscribers, mobile devices, etc. It is also possible.

  In an embodiment, a location information service may be used to generate a relationship between the query input 120 and the location of the mobile communication facility 102. The relationship can also be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a user of a mobile communication facility can use the location of the mobile communication facility for comparative shopping. For example, a user looking for an electronic device may receive contact information (web address, address, e-mail address, phone number) about an electronic device retailer within a given distance from the current location of the user's mobile communication facility. Etc.) can be provided. To compare store sales, both online store inventory and offline (actual store) inventory can be presented to the user of the mobile communication facility.

  The Internet provides and for a comparative shopping system, for example, using product descriptions and product rankings that consumers can find online. However, Internet-based systems and methods may not be suitable for mobile applications, so comparative shopping using such systems and methods takes place at a stationary location. Described herein are systems and methods for comparative shopping that are advantageously adapted for mobile applications. The systems and methods described and illustrated herein utilize features of the mobile communication facility 102. Using the mobile communication facility 102 allows a consumer to identify and compare products without relying on a computer or internet connection. The characteristics of the mobile communication facility 102 are as described in detail above. The use of the mobile communication facility 102 in combination with other elements of the systems and methods described herein enables mobile comparative shopping that is desirable for consumers with an active mobile lifestyle. Further description of these systems and methods is provided below with partial reference to FIG.

  In an embodiment, the consumer can activate the mobile comparison shopping system by entering a product selection into the mobile communication facility 102. As detailed above, the mobile communication facility 102 can be any device capable of wireless communication. The consumer can enter the product selection into the mobile communication facility 102 using any input process suitable for the particular type of mobile device. The product selection can be made using text, voice, contact (eg touch screen), optical reading (eg barcode), image recognition, or click signal (eg click through) (but without Is not limited). The product selection can be made via an explicit or implicit search.

  For example, a consumer may want to find a new computer for mobile comparative shopping. The consumer can enter a search query “laptop computer”, which provides a list of search results for product selection, from which the consumer can then obtain further shopping comparison information. The type of laptop desired can be selected. Alternatively, the search results can be organized according to PC-based and Mac-based systems so that the consumer clicks through to reach a specific type of laptop that wants further shopping comparison information. It is possible to select one category.

  As another example, a consumer can bring their own cell phone camera or comparable device into a store where they are looking at a product that wants further shopping comparison information. The consumer takes a digital photograph of the product and submits the photograph electronically to an image recognition facility where the photograph is compared with an image of a particular product for product selection. It is possible to provide a basis. It is also possible for the consumer to take a barcode or use a mobile communication facility 102 equipped with a barcode reader so that the product barcode provides the basis for product selection. is there.

  In response to submitting a product selection to the product selection facility, the mobile comparison shopping system can identify a merchant selling such a product or selling a product associated with the product selection. In response to a search query for a laptop computer, for example, the mobile communication facility 102 may provide a list of vendors (eg, BestBuy, CompUSA, University Computers) that sell the product. Alternatively, the mobile communication facility 102 can provide a list of vendor categories (eg, retail, wholesale, university-based) for the user to select from which the category was selected. In doing so, the user can receive data regarding vendors within the category.

  Those skilled in the art will appreciate that a merchant or vendor can be a service provider and a product can be a service. For example, a query for a dentist can provide an ordered list of dentists, and the ordering can be based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102. Also, the queries for products can generate a list of related products ordered by relevance or by any other feature. For example, for a laptop computer query, a list of merchants selling computer accessories and peripherals may be generated.

  It is further understood that the ordered list of merchants can be reordered according to other search terms entered by the user or according to any other information associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Like. For example, a list of merchants selling a desired product can be re-sorted based on proximity, price, business hours, or any other feature provided by the user, the feature being It can be present in the facility 102 or provided by a third party. As an example, a list of merchants selling laptop computers can be thinned out to include only merchants operating at a particular time (query time or some other time (eg, 9 am)). . The list can then be re-sorted according to price, inventory, proximity, or some other characteristic. In this example, it is possible to sort the list based on inventory to list only merchants with the desired product.

  In an embodiment, a number of features can be used to sort or order a list of merchants that sell a particular product or provide a particular service. Information about the mobile communication facility 102 may be user characteristics entered by the user, or usage information tracked by the mobile communication facility 102 or other tracking system, or a third party (eg, wireless operator, wireless service provider, or telecommunications). Information provided by a service provider).

  In embodiments, the information used to order the list of merchants can include information provided directly by the user (such as user characteristics). For example, the mobile communication facility 102 can provide user characteristics such as demographic information to order a list of doctors, i.e., for female users under the age of 35, the primary doctor And an ordered list of doctors featuring gynecologists, while users over the age of 65 must be presented with an ordered list of doctors featuring physicians or cardiologists Is possible. The mobile communication facility 102 can order the list of merchants according to proximity by knowing the geographical location of the mobile communication facility 102 via GPS or the like. The mobile communication facility 102 can also order the list of merchants according to proximity by referring to the user's home address, work address, zip code, and the like. The mobile communication facility 102 can sort the list of doctors or dentists based on the user's health insurance scheme.

  In an embodiment, the information used to order the list of merchants may include information provided indirectly by the user, such as user history or user transactions. Information indirectly provided by the user includes all information that can be derived from usage patterns. For example, a search for a laptop computer may prioritize a merchant selling a non-Dell product if the user has a history of technical support calls to Dell. Searching for a laptop computer can give priority to merchants selling Mac products if the user has ever transacted with Apple other than Mac (eg, ordering music from iTunes).

  In an embodiment, information provided by a third party can be used to order a list of merchants. The content can be provided by a third party, such as the wireless provider 108, which will order the merchants according to quality rankings, product costs, sponsored contract fees, or other ordering systems. Furthermore, the ordered list of merchants can be further ordered based on the specific products sold and product characteristics or by third party information such as product reviews. The ordered list of merchants can be ordered by available information regarding prices or product inventory (online or offline).

  In an embodiment, a third party may provide a specific ordering service that a user can subscribe to. The user can request access to the sequencing system on a pay-per-use basis or as an ongoing member. For example, a user who subscribes to “Boston Magazine” can obtain a list of merchants ordered according to the “Best of Boston” list. As another example, a user who subscribes to “Consumer Reports” may request that the list of merchants be ordered according to the “Consumer Reports” ranking of products sold by the merchant. Users can also purchase disposable third-party ratings, such as “Consumer Reports” ratings, for example to order a list of specific merchants and / or products in response to a search query for a laptop computer. is there. In this example, the disposable “Consumer Reports” rating includes computer quality rank ordering, ordering based on dependability and reliability, ordering according to price, etc. In exchange).

  In an embodiment, the third party ranking system can derive from content that is private to the consumer and / or content that is privacy protected. A user looking for a pharmacy near the driving car receives a list of merchants ordered based in part on the availability of drug inventory corresponding to prescription information in the user's medical record. It is possible. Third party data used for such ordering will be subject to privacy regulations regarding health care information. Patients can select such services by granting permission to the data services, and when using medical record data, the information is properly encrypted to protect the privacy of the information It will be. Other uses of protected private or confidential information about consumers for comparative shopping using the mobile communication facility 102 will readily occur to those skilled in the art.

  In an embodiment, the consumer may wish to include multiple third party rating structures and then reconcile or compare them during the comparative shopping. For example, the “Consumer Reports” ranking for laptops can be compared or harmonized with the “PC World” ranking, so that laptop products with top rankings in both ranking systems are at the top of the list. It is possible to arrange. A list of merchants selling these products can then be generated and ordered according to other criteria (user characteristics, usage patterns, third party content, etc.) as described herein. Similarly, and by way of example, a list of services and / or service providers can be ordered by a third party ordering system. For example, a list of doctors can be obtained according to public information available from the “Board of Registry in Medicine” (claims for medical errors, number of publications, number of awards, years of opening, etc.), or a third-party ranking system (“The Best Doctors in America ”etc.).

  In an embodiment, a combination of multiple ordering parameters associated with the mobile communication facility 102 may be provided. As an example, user characteristics such as age and occupation can be used to order merchants selling computers, i.e. a particular type of computer sold by a particular merchant can be a young male graphic artist. Can be ranked as suitable for However, the ranking may be different for middle-aged female tax accountants. The resulting list is then refined based on user transactions to direct young male graphic artists and potential Mac consumers to merchants who have sold other products that could appeal to the user's interests. It is possible to attach. For example, a user transaction such as an online order pattern can provide information for refining the order of the list. Subsequently, the resulting list of merchants can be ordered by other parameters. For young graphic artists who are sensitive to price, it is possible to use the price as an ordering parameter, while middle-aged accountants who subscribe to Consumer Reports can use Consumer Reports' Table "can be used. Various combinations of ordering systems and parameters associated with the mobile communication facility 102 are contemplated by the disclosure herein.

  Using the systems and methods described herein, a user can use the mobile communication facility 102 for comparative shopping. Users make purchase decisions by comparing products and merchants from a product selection and ordered list of merchants provided to the user, and from ordering criteria derived directly or indirectly from the user or from a third party. Can be performed.

  In an embodiment, results may be generated based at least in part on the query input 120 used in connection with the filter algorithm, where the filter algorithm uses information collected by the wireless provider 108. To do. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be processed via the results facility 148, where the results facility 148 includes information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information) and the like. It will be related.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102. Unambiguous can occur on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 on a mobile communication facility 102 may be partially processed via a voice recognition facility 160 that resides on the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 on mobile communication facility 102 may be processed in connection with information related to mobile communication facility 102. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be processed on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  Content available for viewing on mobile communication facility 102 may include adult content that is only for a portion of the user through the use of an approval process. It is possible to limit the presentation. In one aspect, an approval process that enables or restricts the presentation of adult content includes receiving a search request, receiving information about a mobile communication facility, and based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 , Determining whether the mobile communication facility is authorized to receive a particular type of mobile content for the search request. The mobile content can be sponsored content, sponsored drinks, sponsored calls, downloadable content, audio streams, videos, graphic elements, or other forms of adult content. Mobile content may be mixed content that combines non-adult and adult content. The search request can be initiated by a mobile communication facility (including a telephone, mobile phone, cellular phone, and / or GSM phone).

  In an embodiment, adult content, such as pornographic content, gaming content, gambling content, lottery content, or other mobile content suitable for adults, monitors information about the mobile communication facility 102 for which such content is intended. It is possible to limit by this. Information about the mobile communication facility can be user characteristics such as age. The user characteristics include age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, birthday, place of birth, use It is possible to select from a group consisting of persons, occupations, and working days. User characteristics can be stored in a mobile subscriber characteristics database. Information about the mobile communication facility can also include user history, user transactions, geographic location, user equipment, or time of day. Information regarding the communication facility may be provided by a wireless operator, a wireless service provider, and / or a telecommunications provider.

  In the embodiment, the information regarding the communication equipment can be mobile content authority information. The mobile content authority information can be derived from the mobile subscriber feature database 112. The mobile content authority information can be recorded for each request by the administrator.

  In embodiments of the method and system, the determination of whether a mobile communication facility is authorized to receive a particular type of mobile content may be based at least in part on information regarding a user of the mobile communication facility. Is possible. For example, a user of the mobile communication facility 102 may enter a text query input “gambling”. Information about the mobile communication facility 102 that can be stored in the mobile subscriber database 112 can indicate that the user is 30 years old. Since this age is older, it is possible to give the authority to present adult content related to gambling on the mobile communication facility 102 of the user. Alternatively, user characteristics such as age can be used to set authority information before a user requests adult content. For example, in the above example, the user has an age exceeding the adult age. This information may allow the user general authority to access adult content on the mobile communication facility 102 associated with the user, regardless of whether a search request for mobile content has been received. It will be a thing. This authorization may be made by a wireless operator, a wireless provider, a telecommunications provider, an individual (eg, a guardian), or any other party interested in determining the content to authorize for presentation to mobile communications facilities Is possible.

  In the embodiment, it is possible to use the authorization to view the content for adults by an individual and set the authority using a recorded administrator request. For example, the guardian may desire that it is not possible to reliably present adult content to the child on the mobile communication facility 102. The guardian can be an administrator of the child's telephone and can log on to an authorization facility that can be maintained by a wireless operator, wireless provider, and / or telecommunications provider, or the like. When logging on to the authorization facility, a menu of content types is presented to the guardian, and the guardian can set a unique permission level for each content type. For example, such a menu can include a taxonomy. Such taxonomies can include a set of search verticals such as “sports”, “weather”, “blog”, “gaming”, “news”, “pornography”, “health”, “food” ( However, it is not limited to these). Within such a taxonomy, the guardian can choose to grant or not authorize the presentation of content from the search vertical or category to the child's mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the authorization facility may have keywords that an administrator can accept or block from search queries entered into the query input facility 120 of the child's mobile communication facility 102. For example, the administrator may use adult content such as gambling terms such as “team parlay” or “betting line”, explicit references common to pornography, terms related to lotteries such as “power ball”, “pick 3”, etc. It is possible to prevent the query input facility from accepting query input that includes keywords that are generally related to.

  In an embodiment, the authorization facility can combine taxonomy-based authorization elements with keyword-based authorization. For example, the administrator may prevent the presentation of search results derived from search queries that indicate genitals related to the search vertical “pornography”, while allowing the display of search results derived from the search vertical “health” Can be selected.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be processed on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides the privacy facility 152, which is from loss of personal information or other sensitive information associated with the search query. It is associated with the mobile communication facility 102 to protect the user.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be processed on a mobile communication facility 102 that provides a transaction security facility 154 that enables secure transactions associated with the query input 120. It is associated with the mobile communication facility 102 configured as described above. The transaction security facility 154 can include protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be processed in connection with carrier business rules 130 and in connection with information regarding mobile communication facility 102. Carrier business rules 130 may include off-garden content, sponsor information, or walled garden results that present an auction. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be processed on the mobile communication facility 102 that generates sponsored results on a display device of the mobile communication facility 102. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link and can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can relate to links for web page content or syndicated advertisements.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be unambiguous on the mobile communication facility 102 and an associated query may be proposed based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102. Information about the mobile communication facility 102 can be a query frequency, a content download frequency, a change in event frequency, and a purchase frequency. This information can be stored locally in the device cache on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely. The cache can be updated during a search inactivity period.

  Unambiguous can be further queried based on the frequency of terms used in the initial query input 120 or based on the category of terms used (eg title, artist, or yellow page taxonomy). It can be generated by making a proposal. The proposal can be updated following the entry of a new keystroke on the mobile communication facility 102. Unambiguous also includes information contained in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database, the type of mobile communication equipment 102 used to create the query, carrier business rules 130, search algorithm equipment 144, (result or popularity of query terms Based) term frequency algorithm or parental control 150.

  In an embodiment, the unambiguous query input 120 may be corrected based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, device capabilities), mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental controls 150. It is. During deobfuscation, if no results are received from the search facility 142, it is possible to automatically correct the query before displaying the results. If the result received from the search facility 142 is evaluated to be less likely, the mobile communication facility 102 will present an indication of the result on its display device (eg, the LCD screen of a mobile phone). Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 is made on the mobile communication facility 102 by creating a recommendation based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, subscriber characteristics, carrier business rules 130, or sponsor information). It can be obscured. The recommendation can be presented on the same display device as the search results in connection with the presentation of the search results, or can be presented before or after the presentation of the search results.

  Unambiguous query input 120 on mobile communication facility 102 can also occur by providing recommendations based on the relationship between previous search activity and search results generated from query input 120. . Previous search activities can include transactions, searches, or other query behavior. The carrier business rules 130 can also be used to obfuscate the query input 120, using the location, time of the mobile communication facility 102, the time of the query input 120, or a personal filter (eg, a collaborative filter). It is also possible. For example, the combination of location and time information may include transportation (voyage, taxi, bus, train, car, airport, etc.), food and beverage (grocery store, drive-through restaurant, bar, etc.), entertainment (theatre, sports, movies) , Clubs, etc.), business (businesses, workplaces, banks, post offices, and other postal or transportation facilities, etc.), consumer needs (gas stations, drug stores or clothing stores, babysitters, parking, etc.) and local Recommendations can be provided to users looking for unique information (direction, location, start time, news, etc.).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be unambiguous on the mobile communication facility 102 and a search category classification for the unambiguous search query is presented on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Is done.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102 by mapping the obscured search query to a query categorization of a categorization method (eg, yellow page categorization method). Is possible.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 retrieves results based on a search query that has been obscured in relation to information about mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, or sponsor information). Thus, it is possible to obfuscate on the mobile communication facility 102. Sponsor information can be used to determine the resulting display parameters. For example, the results can be prioritized, highlighted, or restricted based on sponsor information. Sponsor information can be derived in part from a sponsor auction in which a competitive bid is made to determine sponsor information associated with keywords that can be used in a user query input.

  In an embodiment, the search query is based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). By ordering the results, it is possible to unambiguous on the mobile communication facility 102. The obscuration based on sponsor information can be done by using the keyword sponsor used in the query input 120 or the sponsor of the resulting search content. Sponsored content can be preferentially displayed or highlighted. Sponsor information used for prioritization can result from an auction in which the sponsor bids on the right to associate the sponsor's content with specific keywords that can be used in the user's query input.

  Other unambiguous ordering rules are: amount of content in result categories, carrier business rules 130, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, sponsorship information, or mobile communications It may be related in part to the capabilities of the facility 102 (eg, display screen size, or audio, visual, or processing capabilities).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may include information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, carrier business rules 130, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental control 150, or sponsorship information). By generating predictive text based in part, it is possible to disambiguate on the mobile communication facility 102. The predicted text can involve SMS conversion or keypad sequence conversion and can be based in part on a custom generated dictionary derived from information about the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the ambiguous voice query input 120 may be unambiguous on the mobile communication facility 102, where the interpretation of the voice is based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102, the user Based on the weighted probability of, or based on SMS conversion.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102 by conducting an auction for the query, in which case the results are based in part on the auction. . The results of the auction can be used to prioritize the display of sponsored results or highlight information from sponsors who bid at high prices. Execution of the auction may be based in part on the mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102 by presenting the results on the screen of the mobile communication facility 102 and executing a transaction in connection with the sponsored drink. is there. A business transaction can occur when the user clicks on a sponsored drink or purchases downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be obscured on mobile communication facility 102 by presenting the collected content to mobile communication facility 102. The collection can occur through the use of a spider. The collected content can include ringtone content, music content, or video content. The spider may also be used to determine compatibility between available content and the user's mobile communication facility 102 capabilities. Compatibility can be determined through trials of the simulated mobile communication facility 102 during which the spiders are based on their preference (based on WAP compatible content or content type) from the site. Extract the results.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 selects a sponsor drink for display on the mobile communication facility 102, and allows a vendor associated with the sponsor drink to selectively accept connections, thereby enabling mobile Unambiguous on the communication facility 102 is possible. Alternatively, the query input 120 can be obscured by receiving a search result that includes the sponsor's phone number, and the commerce when the sponsor's phone number is called and answered. Is done.

  In an embodiment, the obfuscated content may be delivered to the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content can include advertisements and can be stored locally (eg, in cache memory) on the mobile communication facility 102, and the time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 can change. Can be updated regularly according to

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated based on a click-through operation and then based in part on one or more unobfuscated search query inputs on the mobile communication facility. It is. The report can include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, and revenue, and can be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be obscured in a search box presented on the idle screen of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 input to the query input 120 facility on the mobile communication facility 102 may be unambiguous.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be obscured at search facility 142 that is configured to generate results based on a mobile compatible page rank. The mobile compatible page rank can be derived from the compatibility of the page with the screen and processing capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, or based on the complexity of one or more pages.

  In an embodiment, the relationship between query input 120 and at least one mobile subscriber characteristic may be obscured. The mobile subscriber features 112 can include location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or multiple features (such as location and time).

  In an embodiment, the query may be obscured by generating a relationship between the query input 120 and the location of the mobile communication facility 102 using a location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, the results may be obscured based at least in part on the obscured query input 120 used in connection with the filter algorithm, where the filter algorithm is wireless Use information collected by provider 108. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, the unobfuscated query input 120 can be processed via the results facility 148, where the results facility 148 receives information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 (mobile subscribers). (Related to feature 112 information etc.).

  In an embodiment, the search query may be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102. Unambiguous can be done at the mobile communication facility 102 or in a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be unambiguous on the mobile communication facility 102, where the query is at least partially via the voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Can be processed automatically. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be obscured on mobile communication facility 102 that processes the query in relation to information about mobile communication facility 102. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 is not on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a privacy facility 152 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 to protect the user from loss of personal information or other sensitive information associated with the search query. It can be obscured.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides the transaction security facility 154 associated with the mobile communication facility 102, in which case the transaction security facility 154 Configured to allow secure transactions associated with input 120. The transaction security facility 154 can include protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, the ambiguity of query input 120 may be handled in connection with carrier business rules 130 and in connection with information regarding mobile communication facility 102. Carrier business rules 130 may include off-garden content, sponsor information, or walled garden results that present an auction. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be obscured on the mobile communication facility 102 that generates sponsored results on the display device of the mobile communication facility 102. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link and can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can relate to links for web page content or syndicated advertisements.

  In an embodiment, a pay-per-click and pay-per-call program is integrated on the mobile communication facility 102 to allow the wireless provider 108 to send targeted keyword-based advertisements and content to specific products and Distribution can be made to the mobile user who is looking for the service at the moment when the user expresses the necessity. Pay-per-click advertising is often referred to as “search engine marketing” or “keyword advertising” and operates on the principle of payroll, through which an advertiser can “click” (ie, go to a website). Paying only for the visit), and the customer is greeted via the advertiser's own text-based advertisement. A company may place its advertisement in a specific search phrase (or “keyword”) that best describes the company or product. Advertisers generally use several different keywords in their ads to try to maximize the number of searches that the ad will appear on (eg, Sony uses the search phrases “DVD player”, “ May try to advertise on "TV", "Mobile phone", etc.) Search engine marketing operates through a real-time auction-based pricing model in which advertisers “bid” to appear with relevant keywords. The position or rank of the advertiser in the paid list is determined by the bid price, and the highest position is that of the highest bidder. In view of the widespread popularity of keywords, competition varies greatly from keyword to keyword, that is, the bid price of the most popular keyword jumps because it attracts many advertisers. Keyword competition is driven by several factors, including the average selling price of the product, customer acquisition costs, and the number of competitors. Advertisers can create their own advertisements through a self-service or sales support web interface. Examples of web-based pay-per-click products include Google AdWords, Yahoo! Search Marketing, MIVA, and Lycos InSite (R) AdBuyer. In creating an advertisement, an advertiser can provide information such as the advertisement title, URL, description, and / or website URL. Pay-per-call advertising combines search functionality 142 with live phone conversations, resulting in strong marketing opportunities for local businesses.

  Pay-per-call advertising operates on the same principles as pay-per-click in the following ways: An advertiser “bids” to appear in a particular search result or directory category, and the advertiser ’s Charged only if the consumer who saw the ad makes a call to the advertiser's listed phone number (a free phone number generated by the system that redirects the user to the company's true phone number) Be charged. The advertiser's position in the paid results list is determined by the bid amount, with the highest bid yielding the highest position. However, unlike traditional search advertising, pay-per-call advertising is unmatched by connecting the right mobile consumers directly to the company at the very moment they are looking for specific products and services. It becomes possible to approach the “intention” of the user of the level. The pay-per-call list can be presented on a conventional directory or “yellow page” result.

  In embodiments, third-party pay-per-call inventory can be provided in the form of XML feeds, each of which includes keyword matching, advertiser and advertising information, bid prices, and geographic filters. Returns specific result data each time a query is made regarding the settings. This information is then parsed and packaged into a result set that is stacked at the top of the “normal” yellow page list. A volume optimization algorithm can be used to ensure that the answer to each query results in a paid content set that is relevant and costly. The volume optimization algorithm determines placement and rank simultaneously considering several variables (including relevance, geography, click-through / call-through rate, and bid price). Relevance is partly due to the query string (which can match the information provided in the advertisement and / or the assigned business category) including keywords, location, and finally demographic / behavioral factors. It is possible to decide. As for geography, it is possible to present only companies that are targeted for service in individual geographical areas (postal code, city, state) designated by the advertiser. The algorithm for click-through / call-through rate can also take into account how often the user actually calls the advertiser in determining the best query match. The bid price is related to the placement and rank of a given advertisement that is determined in part by the amount paid by the advertiser.

  In an embodiment, advertisers can create and manage their mobile search pay-per-click advertising campaigns via a user interface, which allows the creation of advertisements, Allows the selection of keywords associated with the advertisement (one or more) and / or the selection of the service area (one or more) that the advertisement should be accessible to It is possible to bid for the service. Advertisers, for example, the ad title, the “landing page” URL / address (the page that the user will be taken—not displayed), the “display” URL / address (the address that should be displayed in the ad), And enter the creative content of the advertisement, including a description of the advertisement (lines 1-2: for display within the advertisement). The advertiser can then enter a keyword (search phrase) in which the advertisement should appear. There are several ways to enter keywords, such as manual entry (advertisers manually type / copy keywords), use of keyword suggestion tools / thesaurus (advertisers can use synonyms or related keywords and estimated monthly searches) Volume and maximum bids), and / or bulk uploads (where advertisers can upload keywords in bulk when dealing with large numbers of keywords). Lastly, an advertiser may have one or more ads that are only for some users (eg, users who live in a particular geographic region, users who meet a set of demographic user characteristics, and (Or only users with specific mobile communication facilities 102) may wish to target.

  Once an advertiser has selected one or more of the above criteria, the advertiser can then set a specific price or the highest price they are willing to pay for click-throughs to their website. is there. A bid may be for each keyword associated with a given advertisement, or for other criteria or combinations of criteria used by advertisers for the purpose of placing one or more ads. Is possible. Bidding can be done individually by keyword, or the advertiser can give one bid price for all new keywords for a new advertisement. Advertisers can also view the highest bid for each keyword directly through the user interface to assess keyword competition and to ensure that their ads appear in the desired location It is. The bidding process can also include an “automatic bidding” feature, which allows the platform to directly manage advertiser bids. For example, by specifying the desired location of the advertisement and the maximum amount that the advertiser is willing to pay for each click, the advertiser can have the system monitor the market landscape and secure the desired location. The advertiser's bid can be adjusted to pay the minimum amount required (but not exceeding the specified maximum amount).

  In an embodiment, advertisers can create and manage their mobile search pay-per-call advertising campaigns via a user interface, which creates the advertisement, the (one (Or more than one) associated with the advertisement, and / or allows selection of the service area (s) that make the advertisement accessible, where the advertiser is responsible for the service. It is possible to bid. Advertiser, for example, company name, mailing / contact address, phone number (the number the advertiser wants to receive the call: the ad can display a free phone number generated by the system), and It is possible to start by entering general contact information about the company, including a description of the advertisement. Advertisers can also set the time / schedule for daily calls (the advertiser can specify the time at which the ad wants to appear), upload the company logo that appears with the ad, enter coupon information (eg, advertiser Can enter additional partial information and functions for each advertisement, including campaign-specific discounts for users who have reached a particular advertisement). The advertiser can then enter keywords (search phrases) that will cause the advertisement to appear. There are several ways to enter keywords, such as manual entry (advertisers manually type / copy keywords), use of keyword suggestion tools / thesaurus (advertiser is synonymous with estimated monthly search volume and maximum bid) Words or related keywords can be viewed), and / or bulk uploads (where advertisers can upload keywords in bulk when dealing with large numbers of keywords). Advertisers are those where only one or more ads (eg, users who live in a specific geographic region, users who meet a set of demographic user characteristics, and / or specific) Can be chosen to target only users with this type of mobile communication facility 102. Advertisers can set a specific price that will be charged whenever they receive a call through the pay-per-call system. Advertisers can gain the ability to see competitor prices in real time for each category in order to ensure that their advertisements appear in the desired location and to optimize their performance.

  In an embodiment, the list of keyword sales sponsors (both pay-per-click and pay-per-call) has undergone administrative and editorial review, and the advertisement is selected by the advertiser and It can be ensured that it will be relevant to the category and that the advertisement will be considered relevant by the volume optimization algorithm.

  In an embodiment, the price of pay-per-click and pay-per-call advertising is that the advertiser is charged only if the call is successfully placed through the mobile communication facility 102 interface. It can be “pay based on outcome”. The platform can be configured so that advertisers are not charged for repetitive calls, short calls (eg, wrong calls or other unintentional calls), and / or when the handset is placed or hung up It is. In addition to a fixed charge per phone, it is possible to charge an excess charge for any particular call (eg, a call that exceeds a given time threshold).

  Mobile content websites can include web pages that include text. The text can be independent of the navigation or activation link on the web page, but can provide useful insight into the value and purpose of the website. Alternatively, the text can relate to a navigation link (internal link) that can open a different web page in the mobile content website when clicked by a user or search engine. . The text can relate to a navigation link (external link) that can open a web page external to the mobile content website when clicked by a user or search engine. The text can also relate to action links, such as ordering products, registering in an e-mail list, watching a video, and selecting one or more options. It is.

  Various texts on mobile content websites have terms (words, phrases, expressions, etc.) related to products, services, operations, functions, or mobile content website purposes in one or more ways. It is possible to include. If the text is presented in a nearly complete sentence, the text can also include terms that are important for its readability but are not relevant to the mobile content website. The text also includes terms that relate to one or more action links (such as an order or a username input window) but do not substantially provide useful insight into the value and purpose of the mobile content website. Is possible.

  Another aspect of text associated with a mobile content website is an inbound link to the mobile content website on a page of another website. These inbound links and their associated text may also include terms that are highly relevant to the value and / or purpose of the mobile content website.

  Yet another aspect of text associated with a mobile content website is a phone list. Other directories, such as white or yellow page telephone number lists or online directories, may also contain terms (and contact information) associated with the mobile content website.

  Mobile content website sponsors may wish to promote their website to mobile communications users. A mobile communications user may wish to learn about the mobile content website, so the user may use a mobile search service to identify the website that he is interested in. A technique used by search services (particularly related to websites) is the matching of keywords entered by the user with terms related to the website. Thus, sponsors obtain a method or system for analyzing mobile content websites to identify relevant terms, and possibly ranking terms to identify the most popular or useful terms. You might like. The sponsor can further improve the text of the website using an analysis system or method so that the associated terms more closely match popular or useful keywords.

  In an embodiment, a method or system may be used that analyzes a mobile content website to identify keywords that represent related terms used on the mobile content website. As an example, the automated system can process each page of the mobile content website and count the terms in the text to obtain the number of each term in the website. As a result of further processing through one or more filters that remove common terms (such as prepositions), the number of unique related terms in the text can be obtained. As a result of further processing the word into multiple groups (eg, terms related to action links, internal links, external links, etc.), it becomes possible to obtain the analysis results of the relevant terms of the mobile content website. . The results can be summarized as a report and can be presented to the sponsor.

  In an embodiment, the mobile content website keyword / term analysis report may be incorporated into a marketing program that includes advertisements and / or promotions of mobile content websites for mobile communication users. The marketing program can be provided by or in connection with the wireless provider 108 that supports the sponsor facility 162, and manages at least a portion of the marketing program via the sponsor facility 162. Is possible. The marketing program may further include analysis of text associated with the inbound link to the mobile content website (and the link itself) and text associated with the phone list, thereby relating to the mobile content website. A complete view of the text to be provided.

  The marketing program may also include the process of evaluating the sponsor's website to determine the frequency of occurrence of keywords and / or key phrases that are known to be frequently used in searches by mobile communications users. It is. Once the keywords and / or key phrases are known, it is possible to derive a site relevance score that indicates the relevance of the keywords to the sponsor's website content. This relevance score can then be used to assist the sponsor in managing the marketing program. It is easier for sponsors to focus on keywords and / or key phrases that have the greatest relevance to their content, and the associated terms of their own mobile content website are also marketed It will ensure that the program is properly funded.

  The marketing program may also include one or more recommendations or selections regarding bid amounts for one or more keywords and terms. An important feature of a marketing program is to make an advertisement, which may include a suggestion about the content to advertise or a target URL to be associated with the website. The proposed content may be internal to the website, thereby increasing the relevance score of the mobile content website (ie, leading more mobile communication users to the sponsor website) It seems possible to combine advertisements with keywords or key phrases.

  Selection of relevant terms can improve the display order of mobile content sponsors and the amount of content displayed on the display device 172 of the mobile communication device in response to a user keyword search. The display order and display amount on the mobile communication facility 102 may be based at least in part on the relevance of the sponsored content. For example, the relevance may be based on a match between a term in the sponsor's content and a keyword entered by the user at the query input facility 120.

  In addition to terms derived by analyzing mobile content sponsor websites, marketing plans can include additional keywords that are automatically provided by processing the terms through a thesaurus. is there. Further, the marketing plan can include keywords entered by the sponsor and a thesaurus lookup for these keywords.

  In an embodiment, changes in the content of a mobile content website can be periodically analyzed to assess the relevance of previously generated keywords. For example, a sponsor can update a website to the extent that the website content previously associated with the keyword is no longer reliable (ie, the updated content and the existing keyword are no longer highly relevant) There is sex. When this occurs, the system can send a warning to the sponsor indicating that the relevance of the keyword has been reduced, and can recommend revisions of keywords that are funded in the marketing program.

  In an embodiment, a search query can be proposed by correcting the proposed search query based in part on information about the client device. When the user receives the proposed query input 120, a correction process becomes necessary to form an unambiguous query that is easy to understand and useful enough to produce a useful result set (one or more). obtain. As part of the correction process, information specific to the type of mobile communication facility 102 can be used, for example, if the device has its own distribution capabilities, results compatible with such capabilities. Correction of the proposed query may be required to derive the set. Also, information stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database or parental control 150 facility can be integrated with the correction process.

  The proposed query may return an empty result set or a less likely result set. In this case, the search facility 142, in conjunction with the mobile communication facility 102, automatically triggers a correction to search for alternative suggested queries until a non-empty or likely result set is delivered. It is possible to circulate repeatedly.

  In an embodiment, further recommendations can be made following the proposed query input 120 based on information about the mobile communication facility 102. For example, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, or sponsor information can work with suggested query input 120 to suggest relevant recommendations for the user. The recommendations can be paired with the search results of the proposed query input 120, or can be presented prior to or following the display of the search results.

  The user's previous search activity and search results can also be used to generate recommendations for the user. Previous search activities may include transactions, search queries, website visits, and other activities initiated by the user at the mobile communication facility 102. The geographical location of the mobile communication facility 102 can generate a recommendation that includes, but is not limited to, sponsor information (eg, products and services) in the user's current geographical neighborhood. The current time can be used independently of or in conjunction with other information to generate user recommendations. For example, the independent fact that it is noon can generate a recommendation for a restaurant serving lunch. This information can be further filtered by the location of the mobile communication facility 102 to only recommend the restaurant that is currently in the immediate vicinity of the user, and further filtered by subscriber characteristics to the user's profile. It is possible to recommend only a portion of restaurants offering lunches that are currently in the user's neighborhood that are highly rated by restaurant customers with similar demographic profiles. As in the restaurant example above, a similar process for generating meaningful recommendations can be applied to other services and products, such as transportation (voyage, taxi) , Buses, trains, airports, etc.), food and beverages (grocery stores, drive-through restaurants, bars, etc.), entertainment (theatres, sports, movies, clubs, etc.), business (company, workplace, bank, post office, etc.) Postal and transportation facilities, etc.), consumer needs (gas stations, drug stores or clothing stores, babysitters, parking, etc.) and local specific information (direction, location, start time, news, etc.).

  In an embodiment, a search category classification may be presented in connection with a proposed search query on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the proposed query input 120 may be mapped to a query category taxonomy and taxonomy schema (eg, Yellow Pages Phonebook taxonomy).

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based on submission of proposed query input 120 along with information about mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, and sponsor information. Further information stored in these databases can form search parameters that restrict the proposed search query and the display of one or more result sets, the restrictions being information And prioritize information (e.g., present sponsorship links before all others), highlight part of the search result set, or order the display of information based on sponsor auctions (i.e. , Present the highest bidder first). In the case of a sponsor auction, a sponsor can bid on keywords that he wants to associate with his sponsor's products, services, and links to them.

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered with respect to a proposed query input 120 based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, and / or sponsor information. Ordering of the results for the proposed query input 120 based on sponsor information may be done by associating the sponsor with the keywords used in the proposed query input and / or associating the proposed query input with sponsor content. Is possible. If the proposed query input 120 matches one or more keywords or content of the sponsor, the sponsor information is preferentially displayed, highlighted or otherwise suggested in the search results display. It is possible to have an advantage over other content related to the entered query input 120. The association of a keyword with a sponsor may occur via an auction in which bidders compete for a unique association with a keyword or a shared frequency of keyword associations (eg, every other occurrence of a keyword). In addition, the auction process may include multimedia content (graphics, graphics, Bids to determine options for adding (such as audio or video streams).

  The proposed query results can also be ordered based in part on the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, where the capabilities are audio, visual, processing, or screen capabilities.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 includes at least information related to the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). Proposals can be made by generating predicted text based in part. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be proposed by associating voice-based query input 120 with information about mobile communication facility 102 (eg, voice interpretation based at least in part on SMS conversion).

  In an embodiment, an auction can be associated with a proposed query input 120. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets can prioritize or highlight sponsored results.

  In an embodiment, a search query is proposed on a mobile communication facility 102, results are presented on a screen for the mobile communication facility 102, and a transaction is performed in connection with a sponsored drink, where the transaction This may occur when the user clicks on a sponsored drink or when the user conducts a commercial transaction such as purchase of downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, a search query can be proposed by presenting the collected content to the mobile communication facility 102. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP-compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. .

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be suggested by displaying a sponsor drink on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102, the sponsor drink being connected by a vendor associated with the sponsor drink. Allows selective acceptance or selective acceptance of search results (including sponsor's phone number), in which case at least one of the phone numbers that the sponsor's phone number has called and answered When commerce is done.

  In an embodiment, the content can be delivered to the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102, and the content can be generated later as a result of a proposed search query. Is possible. The presented content may be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (such as restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content can include advertisements and can be stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102. For example, content may be cached locally in cache memory, blended with server updates, and / or in the background (ie, requiring user keystrokes) according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102. Can be updated regularly)

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated based on a click-through operation following one or more proposed search query inputs on the mobile communication facility 102. The report can include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, and revenue, and can be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be suggested in a search box presented on the idle screen of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be suggested in connection with a query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, where the suggestion may be presented on a display device for the mobile communication facility 102 There are multiple proposals.

  In an embodiment, a query input 120 input to a query input 120 facility on the mobile communication facility 102 may be proposed.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be proposed to a search facility 142 that is configured to generate results based on a mobile compatible page rank. The mobile compatible page rank can be derived from the compatibility of the page with the screen and processing capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, or from the complexity of one or more pages.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be suggested by generating a relationship between the query input 120 and at least one mobile subscriber characteristic. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location or time.

  In an embodiment, a location query service may be used to suggest a search query by generating a relationship between the query input 120 and the location of the mobile communication facility 102. The relationship can also be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a query may be proposed by generating a result based at least in part on the query input 120 used in connection with the filter algorithm, in which case the filter algorithm may be wireless provider 108. Use the information collected by. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be proposed by processing the query input 120 via the result facility 148, where the result facility 148 is information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 ( Mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information, etc.). Suggested queries and corresponding results are related to changes in content popularity rank, frequency of queries for content, acceleration / deceleration of query activity related to content, frequency of purchases, high / low sales conversion rate, and content It is possible to adapt to these scale changes. Content can be “deduped” with frequent terms (eg, “Tyra Banks out of 1, 2, 3”) and categorized by title, artist, and / or yellow page classification.

  In an embodiment, a search query can be proposed on the mobile communication facility 102. The proposed query obfuscation can be done on the mobile communication facility 102 or on the server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, query input may be proposed on the mobile communication facility 102, in which case the original search query associated with the proposed search query is a voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Partly processed. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, a query input 120 may be proposed on the mobile communication facility 102, where the mobile communication facility 102 is associated with information related to the mobile communication facility 102 and the proposed query. Process. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be proposed on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 is proposed on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a privacy facility 152 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 to protect the user from loss of personal information or other sensitive information associated with the search query. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be proposed on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides the transaction security facility 154 associated with the mobile communication facility 102, in which case the transaction security facility 154 is the query input 120. It is configured to allow secure transactions related to. The transaction security facility 154 can include protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, a query may be proposed by processing query input 120 in connection with carrier business rules 130 and in connection with information regarding mobile communication facility 102. Carrier business rules 130 may include off-garden content, sponsor information, or walled garden results that present an auction. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information 112.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be proposed on the mobile communication facility 102 that generates sponsored results on the display device of the mobile communication facility 102. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, additional recommendations may be made following the query input 120 that has been corrected based on information about the mobile communication facility 102. For example, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, or sponsor information, along with query input 120, can suggest relevant recommendations for the user. The recommendations can be paired with the search results of the corrected query input 120, or can be presented before or after display of the search results.

  The user's previous search activity and search results can be used to generate recommendations for the user. Previous search activities may include transactions, search queries, website visits, and other activities initiated by the user on the mobile communication facility 102. The geographical location of the mobile communication facility 102 can generate recommendations that include (but are not limited to) sponsor information (eg, products and services) in the user's current geographical neighborhood. The current time can be used separately from other information or together with other information to generate user recommendations. For example, the independent fact that it is noon can generate a recommendation for a restaurant serving lunch. This information can be further filtered by the location of the mobile communication facility to recommend only restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the user, and further filtered by subscriber characteristics to allow the user's demographic It is possible to recommend only some restaurants that are highly rated by customers of restaurants that have a demographic profile similar to the profile and that are near the user's current location and that provide lunch. Similar to the restaurant example above, a similar process for generating meaningful recommendations can be applied to other services and products that can be used independently or in relation to each other. Such services and products include transport (voyage, taxi, bus, train, car, airport, etc.), food and beverage (grocery store, drive-through restaurant, bar, etc.), entertainment (theatre, sports, movies, clubs) Etc.), business (company, workplace, bank, post office, and other postal and transport facilities, etc.), consumer needs (gas stations, drug stores or clothing stores, babysitters, parking, etc.), and local Information (direction, location, start time, news, etc.) is included. By combining such information, there may be opportunities for combined sales among multiple products (eg, recording artists of similar genres) and present new products to users based on anticipated demand (E.g., recommending a taxi service when a user purchases a movie ticket).

  In an embodiment, the search category classification may be presented in connection with a corrected search query on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the corrected query input 120 may be mapped to a query category taxonomy and taxonomy schema (eg, Yellow Pages Phonebook taxonomy).

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based on submission of corrected query input 120 related to information regarding mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, and sponsor information. Further information stored in these databases can form search parameters that limit the corrected search query and the display of one or more result sets, the limitation being information And prioritize the information (e.g., present the sponsor's link before all others), highlight a portion of the search result set, or order the display of information based on the sponsor auction ( That is, the highest bidder is presented first). In the case of a sponsor auction, a sponsor can bid on keywords that he wants to associate with his sponsor's products, services, and links to them.

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered in relation to a corrected query input 120 based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, and / or sponsor information. The ordering of the results for the corrected query input 120 based on sponsor information may be performed by associating the sponsor with the keyword used in the corrected query input and / or associating the corrected query input with the sponsor content. Is possible. If the corrected query input 120 matches one or more keywords or content of the sponsor, the sponsor's information is preferentially displayed, highlighted or otherwise suggested in the search results display. It is possible to have an advantage over other contents related to the query input 120. The association of a keyword with a sponsor may occur via an auction in which bidders compete for a unique association with a keyword or a shared frequency of keyword associations (eg, every other occurrence of a keyword). In addition, the auction process may include a resulting display size of sponsored content (eg, a size expressed as a percentage of the user's total display space at the mobile communication facility 102) and multimedia content (graphics, audio, Or a bid to determine the addition of a video stream, etc.).

  The corrected query results can also be ordered based at least in part on the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, where the capabilities are audio, visual, processing, or screen capabilities.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 includes at least information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). Correction can be made by generating predicted text based in part. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be corrected by associating voice-based query input 120 with information about mobile communication facility 102 (eg, voice interpretation based at least in part on SMS conversion).

  In an embodiment, an auction may be associated with a corrected query input 120. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets can prioritize or highlight sponsored results.

  In an embodiment, the search query is corrected on the mobile communication facility 102, the results are presented on a screen for the mobile communication facility 102, and a transaction associated with a sponsor drink is executed, where the transaction is the sponsor This can occur when the user clicks on a drink or when the user conducts a commercial transaction such as purchase of downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be corrected by presenting the collected content to the mobile communication facility 102. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. Compatibility can be determined by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be corrected by displaying the sponsor drink on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102, the vendor associated with the sponsor drink selecting the connection Or selectively accept search results (including the sponsor's phone number), where the sponsor's phone number is at least one of the incoming and answered phone numbers When one is in business, a business transaction takes place.

  In an embodiment, the content can be delivered to the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102, and the content can later be generated as a result of a corrected search query. It is. The presented content may be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (such as restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and may be stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and / or of the time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It can be updated regularly according to changes.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated based on a click-through operation following one or more corrected search query inputs on the mobile communication facility 102. The report can include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, and revenue, and can be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be corrected in a search box presented on the idle screen of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be corrected in connection with a query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, where the correction may be presented on a display device for the mobile communication facility 102. There are several possible corrections.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 entered into the query input 120 facility on the mobile communication facility 102 may be corrected.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be corrected at a search facility 142 that is configured to generate results based on a mobile compatible page rank. The mobile compatible page rank can be derived from the compatibility of the page with the screen and processing capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102 or from the complexity of one or more pages.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be corrected by generating a relationship between the query input 120 and at least one mobile subscriber characteristic. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location or time.

  In an embodiment, the location query service may be used to correct the search query by generating a relationship between the query input 120 and the location of the mobile communication facility 102. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service. In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 may have a location service that allows the location of the facility to be used as a parameter during the query formation process. The interface may allow the user to use or override the location of the detected equipment.

  In an embodiment, the query may be corrected by generating a result based at least in part on the query input 120 used in connection with the filter algorithm, where the filter algorithm is a wireless provider 108. Use the information collected by. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be corrected by processing the query input 120 via the result facility 148, in which case the result facility 148 receives information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 ( Mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information, etc.).

  In an embodiment, the search query can be corrected on the mobile communication facility 102. The ambiguous of the corrected query can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the query input may be corrected on the mobile communication facility 102, where the original search query associated with the corrected search query is the voice recognition facility 160 present on the mobile communication facility 102. Partly processed. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, it is possible to correct the query input 120 on the mobile communication facility 102, where the mobile communication facility 102 relates to the corrected query in relation to information related to the mobile communication facility 102. Process. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be corrected on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 is corrected on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a privacy facility 152 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 to protect the user from loss of personal information or other sensitive information associated with the search query. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be corrected on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides the transaction security facility 154 associated with the mobile communication facility 102, in which case the transaction security facility 154 is the query input 120. It is configured to allow secure transactions related to. The transaction security facility 154 can include protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, the query may be corrected by processing the query input 120 in connection with the carrier business rules 130 and in connection with information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Carrier business rules 130 may include off-garden content, sponsor information, or walled garden results that present an auction. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be corrected on the mobile communication facility 102 that generates a sponsored result on the display device of the mobile communication facility 102. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement. In embodiment, map / traffic (recent accident report and road condition check); shopping comparison (merchant price search, browsing and comparison); PIM data (PIM data is a single click call number or update) White pages (find addresses and phone numbers from mobile phones); news, weather, and sports (continue to keep up with details); multimedia content (search for videos) And movies) (movies, performance times, theater exploration and ticket purchases); latest travel / aircraft information (check flight status and more); RSS and blogs (search and browse RSS feeds and blogs); adults Various content types can be adapted, including (search for adult content)

  In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 may be able to display specific Internet content without requiring a WAP browser to be activated. In such a case, the content can be displayed directly. Such content can optionally receive priority rankings (especially on devices that process WAP content relatively slowly).

  In an embodiment, content may be recommended in connection with a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 where recommendations are presented in a search category classification. The recommendation can optionally specify a category rather than a specific result.

  In an embodiment, a search query received by the mobile communication facility 102 may generate search results that can be categorized into at least one category. The category can then be subjected to further vertical searches by referencing further search categories. For example, a search performed on a restaurant using the mobile communication facility 102 can generate a list of restaurants, which can then be further categorized according to ethnicity. After performing an initial search for a restaurant, the user of the mobile communication facility 102 can then select a category of Chinese food and use the category to filter the initial search results. What is obtained as a result of the categorized search can be a list of Chinese restaurants. Then, by selecting one of the restaurants in the list, using the categories that can be applied to the restaurant, further information about the restaurant (location, opening hours, sample menu, the restaurant's The user can search for reviews, news clips about the restaurant and its chef, directions for the restaurant, etc. The user interacts with the restaurant in real time via the mobile communication facility 102 and uses a category representing such interaction, for example, making a reservation, chatting with restaurant personnel, obtaining information about items on the menu, or It is possible to receive news about the restaurant.

  Multiple search categories can be made available at a particular level in a vertical search. Similarly, multiple search levels can be made available. Furthermore, it is possible to extend the search along one vertical to the outside of the vertical to enable a horizontal search. In reviewing the information provided about the Chinese restaurant above, the user can select the “chef” category to learn more about the chef and his background. The user can then discover that the chef was undergoing traditional training in French cuisine in New York. The user can then be presented with categories for further searching. “French cuisine”, one of the categories, can identify information related to French cuisine by redirecting the user's search in the horizontal direction. Another category presented at the same level as “French cuisine” can be “New York Restaurant”. When this category is selected, the user can be redirected to a search result listing New York restaurants or New York French restaurants. Another category presented at the same level can direct the user to a specific restaurant with a skilled chef, which allows the user to go to the restaurant, its menu, its current total chef, its menu Or dig into a search for information about the wine pairing recommendations. In this new search, the category “Wine” redirects or refocuses the search so that the user can find information about wines offered at the restaurant, information about suggested wine pairings, or sommeliers and It is possible to be able to search for information about the career. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the potential scope of search strategies that will be available based on the categories presented to the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the search result category may be represented by a graphical representation such as a phrase or icon or other image. A search using the term “Boston” can yield a list of Boston-related results, which are then further divided into multiple categories (eg, travel, accommodation, shopping, tourism, work, entertainment). Can be organized. The search result can be accompanied by a numerical display indicating the number of results in a specific category. Each of these categories can be represented by a title or icon on the screen of the mobile communication facility 102. The user can specify a category with the touchpad, touch screen, cursor, or other selection device to perform further searches by interacting with the title or icon. For example, by clicking on the airplane icon, the name of an airport within a reasonable distance from Boston (eg, Logan International, Providence, Hartford, Bedford) can be presented to the user. If the user selects one of the airport titles, for example, the user can be presented with a list of online travel services that can make an airline reservation to Providence Airport. Individual results within a category can be associated with a hyperlink so that the user can be directed to the reservation center of the particular airline that corresponds to the hyperlink that the user clicked. Hyperlinks also allow the search results to be partitioned into subcategories. For example, clicking on an airport title can generate two category choices, one conventional carrier and one budget carrier (low cost airline). Each category presented to the user includes one or more hyperlinks that can connect to a list of airlines within that category.

  Further, in embodiments, search results and categories presented to the user can be sorted based on relevance. The relevance can be explicitly defined for a particular user. The relevance may also be based on information related to past user interaction with content. On a previous business trip, with travel on a specific set of airlines, renting a car through a specific set of car rental companies, lodging at a specific set of hotels, and dinner at a specific type of restaurant Travelers can receive information regarding trips to Boston that prioritize the same airline, car rental company, hotel chain, and restaurant type. In an embodiment, a particular search can be titled and the search results can be saved or later revealed.

  In an embodiment, the category of search results presented to the mobile communication facility 102 may include the maximum number of results. Users looking for a home mover may want their search to provide the most possible mover options. The user may then desire to sort the search results based on other categorization methods, including price, Better Business Bureau ratings, published consumer ratings, and the like. In another embodiment, the presented category may contain the minimum number of results. The emergency room search advantageously includes a number of filtering features, so that the search provides a very short list of facilities that can handle specific conditions that are nearby and afflicting the user, for example. Can be generated.

  Searches performed on the mobile communication facility 102 can provide a general list of results that require further categorization. A user searching for “Travel Boston” can obtain a list of relevant results included in many different categories (eg, accommodation, entertainment, shopping). In the embodiment, it is possible to propose a set of categories for organizing search results as described above. The proposed categories can be listed in words or via images. The category can then be further subcategorized. For example, the search result can be refined by clicking the “accommodation facility” icon. The category of “accommodation facilities” can then be further categorized, for example according to price. Listed as a category may be an approximate accommodation fee or a general description such as economy, medium, expensive, and luxury. A user who has selected the luxury category may perform further searches based on features typically associated with luxury accommodation (eg, room features, additional services, asset attributes, associated amenity facilities (spa, golf, etc.)). Yes, such features will be suggested and sorted when the user selects a luxury category. It will be appreciated that users who have selected an economy category can be sorted based on different characteristics associated with that type of accommodation.

  Search results categorized according to the systems and methods described herein can be organized according to a set of priorities defined by hierarchy, taxonomy, or other user. In an embodiment, these systems and methods allow retrieval and retrieval categories to be retrieved and ordered on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be mapped to a category classification (eg, yellow page classification) query classification, and content associated with the mapped search query can be recommended. It is.

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based on a search query associated with information regarding mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, and sponsor information. Further information stored in these databases can form search parameters that restrict the proposed search query and the display of one or more result sets, the restrictions being information And prioritize information (e.g., present sponsorship links before all others), highlight part of the search result set, or order the display of information based on sponsor auctions (i.e. , Present the highest bidder first). In the case of a sponsor auction, a sponsor can bid on keywords that he wants to associate with his sponsor's products, services, and links to them.

  In an embodiment, the results can be recommended based on the search query by ordering the recommended results based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, and / or sponsor information. Ordering of the recommended results associated with the corrected search query input 120 based on sponsor information is performed by associating the sponsor with the keyword used in the search query input and / or by associating the query input with the sponsor content. It is possible. If the corrected query input 120 matches one or more keywords or content of the sponsor, the sponsor's information is preferentially displayed, highlighted or otherwise displayed in the search result display. It is possible to provide a visual advantage or other preferential ranking over other content related to the corrected query input 120. The association of a keyword with a sponsor may occur via an auction in which bidders compete for a unique association with a keyword or a shared frequency of keyword associations (eg, every other occurrence of a keyword). In addition, the auction process may include a resulting display size of sponsored content (eg, a size expressed as a percentage of the user's total display space at the mobile communication facility 102) and multimedia content (graphics, audio, Or a bid to determine the addition of a video stream, etc.).

  Query results recommended based on the search query can also be ordered based in part on the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, where the capabilities are audio, visual, processing, or screen capabilities. It is.

  In an embodiment, one or more result detail pages may display (172) expanded item information to assist the user in making a purchase decision. This can include, for example, content available in the source metadata. The content on these pages can vary by type, but it is possible to share multiple common elements. For example, the artist name can be presented in a link to an artist search, a detailed item description, and / or a preview image (if available). In addition, a list of subtypes (for example, in the case of “Music”, you can get items as ringtones, ringtones, MOD, MP3, video, etc.) and options to purchase those items. Related content can be provided to users who are looking to view similar items.

  In an embodiment, the results page may display (172) “today's tips” for the day and / or display other promotional content to communicate with the user. The content for this screen can be derived by a server call made during the idle time of the application. That is, during periods of inactivity, the device can periodically download content based on previous implicit or explicit searches and display the content randomly or at a predetermined time. The content can consist of a combination of text and images.

  In an embodiment, the content is at least partially in information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). It is possible to make a recommendation by generating a predicted text based on. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be processed via the voice recognition facility 160 and recommendations made in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102. For example, the voice recognition facility 160 can be used to search for a specific restaurant. Based on previous calls to other restaurants, it is possible to make recommendations for alternative restaurants of the same food genre in the user's area or have names that sound like the restaurant the user has previously called It is possible to suggest that the user is looking for a restaurant.

  In an embodiment, an auction can be conducted in connection with a search query. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets can prioritize or highlight sponsor results.

  In an embodiment, alternative content related to search results received via a mobile communication search can be recommended, and transactions related to the alternative content can be executed. The transaction can occur when the user clicks on the sponsor drink or performs a commercial transaction such as purchase of downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, alternative content recommendations may be collected in connection with search results related to mobile communication search queries. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In an embodiment, alternative content related to search results related to mobile communication query 120 may be recommended, where the content is related to outbound pay-per-call marketing.

  In an embodiment, content related to information about the mobile communication facility 102 can be downloaded by recommending alternative content related to the downloaded content. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated based on a recommended alternative content click-through operation. The report can include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, and revenue, and can be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with open web search results on the mobile communication facility 102. The alternative content may be ringtones, music, video, and downloadable or purchaseable downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, the query may be entered into a query input 120 facility associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and may present recommended alternative content associated with the received results.

  In an embodiment, the content may be recommended in connection with search results related to the query of the mobile communication facility 102, where the alternative content is based at least in part on the mobile compatible page rank. . The mobile compatible page rank can be derived from the compatibility of the page with the screen and processing capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102 or from the complexity of one or more pages.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results for a query of mobile communication facility 102, where the alternative content is a data facility (eg, a WAP facility or a carrier facility). Provided by.

  In an embodiment, content may be recommended in connection with search results related to a query of mobile communication facility 102, where the recommendation is partially related to mobile subscriber characteristics. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, user web interaction history, calls, or location or time.

  In an embodiment, it is possible to recommend alternative content in relation to the search results and providing recommendations based in part on the location of the mobile communication facility 102 using the location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results based at least in part on the query input 120 used in connection with the filter algorithm. Here, the filter algorithm uses information collected by the wireless provider 108. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results for queries of mobile communication facility 102. Content can be received from the resulting facility based on the selected recommendation. The result facility 148 may relate to information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information).

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results for queries of the mobile communication facility 102 via the mobile browser facility.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results for the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on a search query that has been unobfuscated using the disambiguation facility 140. . The proposed query obscuration can be done on the mobile communication facility 102 or on the server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with the search results from which the original search query was processed via the voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results on the mobile communication facility 102 that processes the query in connection with information related to the mobile communication facility 102. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. Is possible. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the alternative content is on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a privacy facility 152 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 to protect the user from the loss of personal information or other sensitive information related to the search query. It is possible to make recommendations in relation to the search results.

  In an embodiment, alternative transaction content may be recommended in connection with search results on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a transaction security facility 154 associated with the mobile communication facility 102. The transaction security facility 154 is configured to allow secure transactions associated with alternative transaction content. The transaction security facility 154 can include protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results related to carrier business rules 130 and information related to mobile communication facility 102. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, alternative content may be recommended in connection with search results on the mobile communication facility 102 that generates sponsored results on the display device of the mobile communication facility 102. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the search query input 120 can be mapped to a query category taxonomy and taxonomy schema (eg, Yellow Pages Phonebook taxonomy).

  In an embodiment, search queries entered on a mobile communication facility can be classified in relation to information about the mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, and sponsor information. Further information stored in the database may form search parameters that restrict the search query and the display of one or more result sets, the restriction omits the information and the information Prioritize (for example, present a sponsored link before all others), highlight part of the search result set, or order the display of information based on the sponsor auction (ie, select the highest bidder) Done first). In the case of a sponsor auction, a sponsor can bid on keywords that he wants to associate with his sponsor's products, services, and links to them.

  In an embodiment, the query may be for classifying, ordering, and displaying the results on the mobile communication facility 102 associated with the classified query. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, and / or sponsor information. The ordering of the results associated with the categorized query input 120 based on sponsor information can be obtained by associating the sponsor with the keywords used in the categorized query input and / or by associating the categorized query input with sponsor content. Is possible. If the categorized query input 120 matches one or more keywords or content of the sponsor, the sponsor information is preferentially displayed, highlighted in the search result display, or other aspects Can provide an advantage over other content related to the classified query input 120. The association of a keyword with a sponsor may occur via an auction in which bidders compete for a unique association with a keyword or a shared frequency of keyword associations (eg, every other occurrence of a keyword). Further, the auction process may include a resulting display size of sponsored content (eg, a size expressed as a percentage of the user's total display space at the mobile communication facility 102) and multimedia content (graphics, Bids to determine the addition of an audio or video stream, etc.).

  The classified query results can also be ordered based in part on the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, where the capabilities are audio, visual, processing, or screen capabilities.

  In an embodiment, the search can be performed using keyword formation and / or vertical selection. For example, it is possible to perform a search using what is entered in a text box itself. Alternatively, the user can enter multiple characters and receive a keyword completion proposal that picks up the verticals over the available verticals and / or for a particular category of proposals. The user can select a vertical by using the up / down direction and then move into the vertical by pressing select or right. Pressing left at any time will move the user to the previous screen (unless the previous screen was a splash screen or a hint / promotion screen).

  In the embodiment, when the user selects a vertical and inputs a character in the text input box, a proposal suitable for the vertical can be displayed. The proposal can be obtained from a local cache if a previous proposal matches the input string, or the local cache can provide all proposals for the input string. If this is not possible, it can be obtained from a remote server. If the user finds a proposal he wants to use, i.e., selects "Search" from the menu, a query is sent to the server and the view switches to the results category screen.

  In an embodiment, the prediction is based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). By generating text, it is possible to classify search queries into categories. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, search queries may be classified by associating voice-based query input 120 with information about mobile communication facility 102 (eg, voice interpretation based at least in part on SMS conversion).

  In an embodiment, a search query can be classified and an auction can be performed in connection with the classification. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets may prioritize or highlight sponsored results.

  In an embodiment, it is possible to classify the search query on the mobile communication facility 102, present the results on a screen associated with the mobile communication facility 102, and execute a transaction related to the sponsored drink, where The transaction can occur when the user clicks on the sponsor drink or the user conducts a commercial transaction such as purchase of downloadable content. Alternatively, the transaction can be a non-commerce transaction.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be classified on the mobile communication facility 102 by collecting results within the classification. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In an embodiment, a search query may be categorized and entered on the mobile communication facility 102 that is associated with at least one result in a search using outbound PPC.

  In an embodiment, when results are returned from the server, the results can be grouped into categories. When the user selects a category, the view can be switched to the results list page. In an embodiment, the results list page may be a list of all items in a particular category. The list can be presented in extended or non-extended item mode, where the non-extended item mode shows only the title of the result, while the extended item mode is a small description of the result as well as specifics about the result It includes an action bar that provides the functions of Except for the detailed information action that displays a detailed page of results, the actions available on the result list page are available on the detailed information page. When a user pauses on a particular title for a short time, the user decides whether to perform an action on the item, look for more information about the item, or move to the next item To help you do, it is possible to have an expanded view of the result appear. When the item first expands, pressing right moves to the detailed information page, and pressing down moves the focus to the action bar and selects the first action. Press down to move the focus to the action bar, and press up again to return to the title bar. Pressing down while in the action bar returns the item to its unexpanded view and moves the focus down to the result.

  In an embodiment, the item detail page may provide further information about the item, as well as the ability to perform actions and special functions from the action bar. Pressing left on this screen returns the user to the item list page. Pressing down first moves focus to the action bar, then scrolls down the page if there is more content to display. This further content can consist of static text as well as dynamic content.

  In an embodiment, the action bar may provide functionality to be performed on items in both the result list page and the result details page. These actions can include purchases, previews, phone calls, and detailed information. With the exception of detailed information that displays the item detail page, these actions are available on both the result list page as well as the item detail page. Pressing left or right within the action bar moves the focus between actions. Pressing up or down moves the focus from the action bar to any item above or below it. Pressing Select will execute the action or display a confirmation screen. When the confirmation screen is displayed, the action is executed when the selection is pressed, and the previous screen is returned when the left is pressed.

  In an embodiment, the search history may provide a means for navigating to the results of a particular query executed in the past. Pressing select on a search history item can execute a search query with the elements of the original search and display the results.

  In an embodiment, there may be application activities running in the background such as slobbers, suggestions, results, previews, tips of the day, and / or other promotional material. Slobber refers to a graphical notification to the user that data traffic is occurring and that the screen will change as more content is received. In general, the slobber indicates reading data in the following manner: On the proposal screen, the slobber can run until all proposals have been completely downloaded; on the results category screen, the complete category Until the reception of the list is completed; on the result list screen, the slot can be executed until all the results are downloaded except for the preview. The slobar can also run while an audio or video preview is being downloaded when the user selects a preview action from the action bar.

  Proposals can be retrieved from the text input cache. If the cache cannot provide a complete list of proposals, a request can be sent to the server. These updated proposals are then cached to speed up subsequent proposal queries. Independent of the proposal retrieved from the cache and server is the proposal provided by retrieving PIM (Personal Information Manager) data. This can include “contact”, “event”, and “memo” inputs. The proposal cache can also be updated during idle time by requesting the server for an updated set of proposals to be stored in the cache. Idle time can be defined as any time the application is running but not making another HTTP request.

  The results can be downloaded when the user requests a list of results. The result can take the form of two parts: a category header and a result body. The header can be first parsed to indicate to the user the category for which the result is to be returned, and then each result entry is placed in one or more of those categories.

  The preview can be downloaded in two ways: either a direct user request (eg, the user presses play in preview) or a prefetch after the result stream is finished. If the user does not request a preview download directly, the slobber is not animated and the user is not shown that the preview is being fetched in the background.

  Today's tips or other promotional content can be downloaded during application idle time. This content can consist of text and / or images saved in the phone's memory for display the next time the application is launched.

  In an embodiment, the content is downloaded to the mobile communication facility based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102, classifies the search query, and displays the results in one or more search query categories. It is possible. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated based on a click-through operation of a classified search query on a mobile communication facility. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, a query input 120 may be entered in the search box of the mobile communication facility 102, and the search may be categorized prior to performing any search. Optionally, a search can be performed against the classification, or search results can be filtered against the classification, or the search is refined or modified based on the classification Options can be presented to the user. The result can be a single classification or multiple classifications. More generally, search queries can be categorized in relation to queries entered on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be classified and entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and the classified search query can be processed via the search algorithm facility 144.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be classified and entered on the mobile communication facility 102 and the generated content can be associated with the classified search query from the data facility. The data facility can be, for example, a WAP facility or a carrier facility.

  In an embodiment, search queries may be classified by generating a relationship between query input 120 and at least one mobile subscriber characteristic. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location or time.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be classified by generating a relationship between the classified query input 120 and the location of the mobile communication facility 102 using a location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, the query may be classified based in part on associating the classified query input 120 with a filter algorithm, where the filter algorithm uses information collected by the wireless provider 108. use. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be classified and content may be received from a result facility based on a categorized search query, where the result facility is information derived from mobile communication facility 102 (Such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information).

  In an embodiment, the search query may be classified and entered on the mobile communication facility 102, where the classified search query is associated with the mobile browser facility.

  In an embodiment, search queries may be classified on the mobile communication facility 102. The obscuration of the classified search query can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be categorized on the mobile communication facility 102 where the original search query was processed via the voice recognition facility 160 that resides on the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be categorized and entered on the mobile communication facility 102 that processes the proposed query in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely in the data facility (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be categorized on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be classified on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a privacy facility 152 to protect the user from loss of personal information or other sensitive information related to the category of the search query. . The privacy facility 152 can be configured to protect information during a transaction.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be classified on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a transaction security facility 154 configured to allow secure transactions associated with the classification of the query input 120. The transaction security facility 154 can include protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, queries may be categorized by processing query input 120 related to carrier business rules 130 and related to information about mobile communication facility 102. The carrier business rules 130 can include walled content garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be classified on the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on interaction with the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based on keywords that map query input 120 in relation to information about mobile communication facility 102. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, and sponsor information. Further information stored in these databases can form search parameters that limit the keywords to which the search query is mapped and the display of one or more result sets, Omit information, prioritize information (e.g., present a sponsored link before all others), highlight a portion of the search result set, or order information display based on sponsor auctions ( That is, the highest bidder is presented first). In the case of a sponsor auction, a sponsor can bid on keywords that he wants to associate with his sponsor's products, services, and links to them.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be mapped and entered with keywords on the mobile communication facility 102 and the results may be ordered and displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 in relation to the mapped query. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, and / or sponsor information. The ordering of the results associated with the query input 120 mapped based on sponsor information can be obtained by associating the sponsor with the keyword used in the mapped query input and / or by associating the query input mapped with the sponsor content. Is possible. If the mapped query input 120 matches one or more keywords or content of the sponsor, the sponsor information is preferentially displayed, highlighted or otherwise displayed in the search results display. An advantage over other content related to the proposed query input 120 can be provided. The association of a keyword with a sponsor may occur via an auction in which bidders compete for a unique association with a keyword or a shared frequency of keyword associations (eg, every other occurrence of a keyword). In addition, the auction process may include a resulting display size of sponsored content (eg, a size expressed as a percentage of the user's total display space at the mobile communication facility 102) and multimedia content (graphics, audio, Or a bid to determine the addition of a video stream, etc.).

  Results based on the mapped search query can also be ordered based in part on the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, where the capabilities are audio, visual, processing, or screen capabilities. .

  In an embodiment, based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). By generating the prediction text, the search query 120 can be mapped by the keyword. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 may be mapped by keywords by associating voice-based query input 120 with information about mobile communication facility 102 (eg, voice interpretation based at least in part on SMS conversion).

  In an embodiment, an auction may be associated with a search query 120 mapped by keyword. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets may prioritize or highlight sponsored results.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be mapped by keyword on the mobile communication facility 102, the results can be presented on a screen associated with the mobile communication facility 102, and a transaction can be performed in connection with the sponsored drink. In this case, the transaction can be generated by the user clicking on the sponsor drink or by the user performing a commercial transaction such as purchase of downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be mapped and entered with keywords on the mobile communication facility 102 and results regarding the mapped query may be collected and displayed on the mobile communication facility 102. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be located and collected via a spider. The spider can evaluate content compatibility with the capabilities of one or more mobile communication facilities 102. Compatibility can be determined by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. Compatibility can additionally or alternatively be determined using the known hardware and / or software capabilities of the device by the manufacturer and / or service provider. One technique may initially provide an extraction from a WAP-compatible content site, or may initially provide an extraction from a content type site where content has been collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102. .

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 can be mapped by keyword and associated with at least one result in the search results for the mapped search query using outbound PPC.

  In an embodiment, the content can be downloaded in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 and the mapped search query, and can provide previously downloaded content in the map. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated based on a click-through operation of the mapped search query content. The report can include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, and revenue, and can be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, a search query entered in the search box of mobile communication facility 102 may be processed using various techniques described herein (such as query input 120 facility). For example, the search query can be mapped using keyword mapping. The mapped search query can be processed via the search algorithm facility 144. The content can be generated in connection with a classified search query from the data facility. The data facility can be a WAP facility or a carrier facility.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be mapped based on at least one mobile subscriber characteristic. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location or time.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be mapped and entered on the mobile communication facility 102 based on the location of the mobile communication facility 102 using a location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be mapped by processing the query in relation to a filter algorithm, where the filter algorithm uses information collected by the wireless provider 108. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be mapped and entered on the mobile communication facility 102 and content is received from the results facility based on the mapped search. The resulting facility 148 may relate to information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information).

  In an embodiment, the search query can be mapped and entered on the mobile communication facility 102, where the mapped search query is associated with the mobile browser facility.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be mapped on the mobile communication facility 102. The obscuration of the mapped query can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the query input can be mapped on the mobile communication facility 102 where the original search query was processed via the voice recognition facility 160 present on the mobile communication facility 102, or voice recognition The facility 160 can be used to refine or modify the search or select search results. The voice recognition facility 160 may additionally or alternatively reside on a remote server, or may reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server. It is.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be mapped on the mobile communication facility 102, where the mapping uses mobile communication related information stored in the data facility for the mobile communication facility 102. Can be achieved. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be mapped on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, query input 120 provides a privacy facility 152 associated with mobile communication facility 102 for protecting users from loss of personal information or other sensitive information associated with a category of search query. It is possible to map above. The privacy facility 152 can be configured to protect information during a transaction.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be mapped and entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and the mapping can be associated with a transaction security facility that enables secure transactions associated with the classification. . The transaction security facility 154 can include protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, the query may be mapped in relation to the carrier business rule 130. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the query input 120 may be mapped on the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on interaction with the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be a link presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In embodiments, search query results can be retrieved and entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and the results can be ordered and displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 associated with the mapped query. It is. This information may include mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facilities 144, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, and / or sponsor information. Ordering of the results associated with the mapped query input 120 based on sponsor information can be done by associating the sponsor with the keywords used in the query input and / or associating the query input with sponsor content. . If the mapped query input 120 matches one or more keywords or content of the sponsor, the sponsor information is preferentially displayed, highlighted or otherwise displayed in the search results display. An advantage over other content related to the proposed query input 120 can be provided. The association of a keyword with a sponsor may occur via an auction in which bidders compete for a unique association with a keyword or a shared frequency of keyword associations (eg, every other occurrence of a keyword). In addition, the auction process may include a resulting display size of sponsored content (eg, a size expressed as a percentage of the user's total display space at the mobile communication facility 102) and multimedia content (graphics, audio, Or a bid to determine the addition of a video stream, etc.).

  Results based on the mapped search query can also be ordered based in part on the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102, where the capabilities are audio, visual, processing, or screen capabilities. .

  In an embodiment, based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). By generating the predicted text, the result of the query input 120 can be retrieved. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 and retrieve results based on the search query.

  In embodiments, results can be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, where some of the results are based on an auction for search marketing. . Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets may prioritize or highlight sponsored results.

  In embodiments, search query results can be retrieved on the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102, and transactions associated with the received results can be performed. is there. The transaction can occur when the user clicks on the sponsor drink or performs a commercial transaction such as purchase of downloadable content.

  In an embodiment, multiple results may be retrieved and collected based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on a mobile communication facility and associated with at least one result in a search result using outbound PPC.

  In an embodiment, content may be retrieved for information before a search query related to information for mobile communication facility 102 is entered. This search can be an implicit search. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated in connection with results retrieved based in part on a search query entered on a mobile communication facility. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered into a search box on the mobile communication facility 102, the search query being related to mobile communication information. The retrieved results can be based at least in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility.

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility and based in part on mobile communication facility 102 information.

  In an embodiment, the query can be entered at the search query entry facility 120 and the query can be associated with mobile communication information. The retrieved results can be based in part on the query and in part on the mobile communication information.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be processed through the search algorithm facility 144 and the mobile communication optimization results can be retrieved based at least in part on the search query. The search query can be entered on the mobile communication facility, and the results are optimized based on information about the mobile communication facility 102.

  In embodiments, the results can be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility and based in part on mobile subscriber characteristics. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In embodiments, the results can be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility and in part on a location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, the search query may be processed and entered on the mobile communication facility 102 via the filter algorithm facility 144. The retrieved results can be based in part on a filter algorithm, in which case the filter algorithm uses information about the mobile communication facility 102. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved from results facility 148 based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility. The resulting facility 148 may relate to information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information).

  In an embodiment, a mobile browser facility may be used in the process of retrieving results from the results facility 148, where the results facility 148 is configured to generate results related to carrier premium content and open web search. Is done. Carrier premium content can include ringtones, ring tones, download content, or purchase content. Results facility 148 may also be configured to generate results (such as subscriber characteristic information) associated with mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results can be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility. The results can be related in part to information regarding queries processed through the disambiguation facility 140. The obscuring of the mapped query can be done on the mobile communication facility 102 or on the server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on a mobile communication facility using voice recognition facility 160. The original search query can be entered via the voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, results can be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility, where the results are partially related to information about the mobile communication facility 102. It is. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the results are retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. Is possible. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results are provided on a mobile communication facility 102 that provides a privacy facility 152 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 to protect the user from loss of personal information or other sensitive information related to the category of search query. It is possible to retrieve based in part on the search query. The privacy facility 152 can be configured to protect information during a transaction.

  In an embodiment, results can be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and the results are sent to a transaction security facility that enables secure transactions related to classification. Can be associated. The transaction security facility 154 can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with a query. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150 or digital rights management.

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based in part on the search query in connection with the carrier business rules 130. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, results may be retrieved based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on interaction with the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In embodiments, the results are at least partially in information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filters, parental controls 150, carrier business rules 130, or sponsorship information). By generating the predicted text based on, it is possible to order and display based on the search query. Further, the predicted text can be based on SMS conversion and / or keypad sequence conversion of the mobile communication facility 102.

  In embodiments, results can be ordered and displayed by associating voice-based query input 120 with information about mobile communication facility 102 (such as voice interpretation based at least in part on SMS conversion).

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered and displayed based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, where some of the results are based on an auction for search marketing. Is. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). . Display of one or more result sets may prioritize or highlight sponsored results.

  In an embodiment, the results can be ordered and displayed based in part on a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, and the results can be presented on a screen associated with the mobile communication facility 102. And a transaction can be executed in connection with the sponsored drink, where the transaction allows the user to perform a commercial transaction, such as a user click on the sponsored drink or purchase of downloadable content. By doing so, it can occur.

  In an embodiment, results may be ordered and displayed on the mobile communication facility 102, and the results are collected by relating to the search query for display on the mobile communication facility 102. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In embodiments, the results can be ordered and displayed based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility, and can be in at least one result in the search results for queries using outbound PPC. Can be associated.

  In an embodiment, content may be retrieved for information before a search query related to information for mobile communication facility 102 is entered. Following entry of the search query, the information can be ordered and displayed. The presented content may be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated in connection with the ordering of results retrieved on a mobile communication facility. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be entered into a search box on the mobile communication facility 102, the search query is related to mobile communication information, and the results are partially included in the entered search query. And based on mobile communication information and ordered.

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered and displayed based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility and based in part on the mobile communication facility 102 information.

  In an embodiment, the query can be entered at the search query input facility 120, the query is associated with the mobile communication information, and the result is partially based on the query and partially based on the mobile communication information. Ordered and displayed.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be processed via the search algorithm facility 144, and mobile communication optimization results are retrieved based in part on the search query, where the optimization results are: Optimized based on information about the mobile communication facility 102. Information about the mobile communication facility 102 may be screen size, screen shape, processing capability, processing speed, audio system, visual system, auditory system, mobile subscriber feature 112, and location.

  In an embodiment, search results may be received from a distribution facility, and the results may be ordered and displayed with respect to mobile communication facility 102, where the ordering is determined by the mobile communication facility. This is done in connection with information about the facility 102. Information about the mobile communication facility 102 may be screen size, screen shape, processing capability, processing speed, audio system, visual system, auditory system, mobile subscriber feature 112, and location.

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered and displayed on the display device of the mobile communication facility 102 based on at least one mobile subscriber characteristic. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, the search results may be ordered and displayed on the display device of the mobile communication facility 102 based on the location of the mobile communication facility 102 using a location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, the search query can be processed and entered on the mobile communication facility 102 via the filter algorithm facility 144, and the results can be ordered based in part on the filter algorithm. Yes, in this case, the filter algorithm uses information about the mobile communication facility 102. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, results may be ordered from results facility 148 based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility. The resulting facility 148 may relate to information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information).

  In an embodiment, a mobile browser facility may be used in the process of ordering and displaying results from the results facility 148. The results facility 148 may be configured to generate results related to carrier premium content and open web search. The result facility 148 may also relate to information derived from the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 information).

  In embodiments, the results can be ordered based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102 via a voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, results may be ordered based in part on a search query entered on mobile communication facility 102, where the results are within a data facility associated with mobile communication facility 102. Based in part on the stored information. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the results are ordered based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a parental control facility to limit the results generated on the mobile communication facility 102. It is possible to display. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results are provided on the mobile communication facility 102 that provides a privacy facility 152 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 to protect the user from loss of personal information or other sensitive information related to the category of the search query. It is possible to display an order based on the input search query. The privacy facility 152 can be configured to protect information during a transaction.

  In an embodiment, the results can be ordered and displayed based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, to a transaction security facility that enables secure transactions associated with the results. The results can be related. The transaction security facility 154 can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with query classification. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered and displayed based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility in connection with the carrier business rules 130. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the results may be ordered and displayed based in part on a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102 in connection with interaction with the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102 using voice recognition. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, it is possible to predict text, associate the text with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and run an auction for search marketing in connection with the predicted text. is there. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). is there. Display of one or more result sets can prioritize or highlight the sponsor's results.

  In an embodiment, it is possible to predict text, associate the text with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and perform a transaction based at least in part on the predicted text. The transaction can occur when the user clicks on a sponsored drink, or the user conducts a commercial transaction such as purchase of downloadable content, or an uneconomic transaction. . The predicted text shall be based at least in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted, the text can be associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and results can be collected based in part on the predicted text. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider and can be presented in a high level collection form category. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In embodiments, text can be predicted, the text can be associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and outbound PCC marketing activities can be performed in connection with the predicted text. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 and text predicted in connection with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102. Is possible. Following the predictive text step, the results can be presented on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated for predicted text associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered in a search box on the mobile communication facility 102. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the text can be predicted and the text can be associated with a search query entered at the query input 120 facility associated with the mobile communication facility 102 using voice recognition. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the text can be predicted, the text can be associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and a request based at least on the predicted text can be processed via the search algorithm facility 144. is there. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the text can be predicted, the text can be associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and results can be received from the distribution facility partially related to the predicted text. is there. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text may be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102 based in part on at least one mobile subscriber characteristic. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time. The predicted text is based at least in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. It is possible.

  In an embodiment, the text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, where the predicted text is at a location determined by the location information service. It is based in part. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service. The predicted text may be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, the predicted text being based in part on the filter algorithm facility 144. . The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system. The predicted text may be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and a search query can be entered on the mobile communication facility 102 and the results are generated from the results facility 148 in relation to the predicted text. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and the predicted text can be processed via the ambiguity facility 140. Is possible. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion. The predicted text may be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, the predicted text being a voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Can be based in part on the search query entered via. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server. The predicted text may be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, the predicted text being part of the mobile communication related information present in the data facility. It can be based on the target. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database). The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, the predicted text being based in part on parental control parameters It is. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102. The predicted text shall be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber feature information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, the text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, the predicted text being based in part on the privacy 152 parameter. Privacy facility 152 may be configured to protect information during a transaction. The predicted text is based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion.

  In an embodiment, the text is predicted, the text is associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, and the predicted text is transacted so that a transaction associated with the predicted text is executable. It can be associated with equipment. Transaction security facility 154 can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with query classification. Transaction security facility 154 may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection. The predicted text may be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text can be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, the predicted text being based in part on the carrier business rules 130. . The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information. The predicted text may be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, text may be predicted and associated with a search query entered on the mobile communication facility 102, the predicted text being based in part on sponsor facility information. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement. The predicted text may be based in part on at least one of mobile communication facility 102 information, SMS conversion, mobile subscriber characteristic information, user specific dictionary, numeric keypad conversion, and multi-character keypad conversion. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 and run an auction for search marketing associated with the search query. Execution of the auction may involve the use of information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, search algorithm facility 144, personal filter, parental controls 150, or carrier business rules 130). is there. Display of one or more result sets can prioritize or highlight the sponsor's results.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 and conduct a transaction related to the received results based at least in part on the search query. The transaction can occur when the user clicks on a sponsored drink, performs a business transaction such as purchase of downloadable content, or performs a non-economic transaction.

  In embodiments, voice recognition can be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 and collect results based in part on the search query. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider and can be presented in a high-level collection form category. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on mobile communication facility 102 and perform activities related to outbound PCC marketing based at least in part on the search query.

  In an embodiment, results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102, and then a search query may be entered using voice recognition to receive the results. It is. Following the predictive text step, the results can be presented on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated for predicted text associated with a search query entered via voice recognition on the mobile communication facility 102. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered on the mobile communication facility 102 using voice recognition. The voice activation can be activated by a search box entry, button, or other suitable activation technique. Voice recognition facility 160 may include a query input 120 facility. The search query may be processed through the search algorithm facility 144, the distribution facility, and / or any other facility suitable for processing the searches described herein. The search query can be associated with mobile subscriber characteristics. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, and the search query may be associated with a location determined by the location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, which may be associated with the filter algorithm facility 144. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered on the mobile communication facility 102 using voice recognition, and the search query may be presented to the results facility 148.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 and the search query may be processed using the mobile browser facility.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 and the search query may be processed via the unambiguous facility 140. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered on the mobile communication facility 102 using the voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, which uses information about the mobile communication facility 102 that may exist within the data facility. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, the search query being related to parental control parameters. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, the search query being related to the privacy 152 parameter. Privacy facility 152 may be configured to protect information during a transaction.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, the search query being associated with a security facility. Transaction security facility 154 can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with query classification. The transaction security 154 facility may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102, the search query being associated with a carrier business rule. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, voice recognition may be used to enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 that is related to the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the sponsored content configured to be associated with a transaction. Is done. The transaction can occur when the user clicks on a sponsored drink, performs a business transaction such as purchase of downloadable content, or performs a non-economic transaction.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, wherein the sponsored content is related to the collected content. . Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider and can be presented in a high-level collection form category. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, wherein the sponsored content is related to PPC marketing.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the sponsored content downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, and then It is possible to perform a search and then present sponsored content. The presented content may be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated for an auction for search marketing related to the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, which is entered into the search box on the mobile communication facility 102. Is at least partially relevant to the search query made.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being entered into the search query on the mobile communication facility 102. Is based in part on

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being partially associated with the search algorithm facility 144 It is. The search algorithm facility 144 can generate a search algorithm and can provide the search algorithm to an auction facility.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the result of the auction being a distribution facility associated with the mobile communication facility 102 Provided through.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being associated with mobile subscriber characteristics. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being at a location as determined by a location information service. It is related. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being associated with the filter algorithm facility 144. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, and the results generated by the auction are routed through the results facility 148. Presented to the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the results of the auction being transmitted to the mobile communication facility via the mobile browser facility. Presented to 102.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being processed through the unambiguous facility 140 It is the result of the query. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being a voice recognition facility residing on the mobile communication facility 102. The result of the query processed through 160. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction relating to the mobile communication facility 102 residing in the data facility. Performed in connection with information. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics database 112).

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being associated with parental control parameters. is there. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being associated with the privacy 152 parameter.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being associated with a security facility. The transaction security 154 facility can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with query classification. Transaction security facility 154 may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with the presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being associated with carrier business rules. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, an auction for search marketing may be performed in connection with presentation of sponsored content on the mobile communication facility 102, the auction being associated with the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being associated with collecting results regarding mobile communication information. Content (eg, ringtone content, music content, or video content) can be collected via a spider and can be presented in a high-level collection form category. The spider can determine content compatibility with the capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102. The compatibility determination can be made by performing a series of simulated mobile communication facility 102 trials and using the results to extract the results from the site based on the preference. For preference, an extraction from a WAP compatible content site is provided first, or an extraction from a content type site where content is collected in connection with information about the mobile communication facility 102 is provided first. The

  In an embodiment, actions related to PPC marketing may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, where the PPC marketing is related to mobile communication information.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 that is related to content previously downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102 in anticipation of a search. The search can be an implicit search. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated in connection with transactions performed on the mobile communication facility 102. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, a transaction can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction is associated with a result associated with the mobile communication information, and entered in a search box associated with the mobile communication facility 102. That are partly related to the submitted query.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being partially related to mobile communication information, such as mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being partially related to a query entered in the query input 120 facility, and such as mobile subscriber characteristic information It is partly related to mobile communication information.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being partially related to the results obtained via the search algorithm facility 144. The search algorithm facility 144 can use mobile communication information when performing a search. For example, the search algorithm facility 144 can generate a search algorithm and provide it to the auction facility.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being at least partially related to the type of distribution facility.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being at least partially related to mobile subscriber characteristics. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being associated with a location determined by a location information service. The relationship can be a relationship between at least one query input 120 and location and time. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, which is associated with the filter algorithm facility 144. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, a transaction can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, where the results generated by the auction are presented to the mobile communication facility 102 via the results facility 148.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, and the transaction is processed through at least the mobile browser facility and the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being at least partially related to the results of a query processed through the unambiguous facility 140. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 that is associated with a query processed via the voice recognition facility 160 residing on the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, and the transaction is performed in connection with information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 that may exist within the data facility. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics database 112).

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being associated with parental control parameters. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the communication facility, the transaction being associated with the privacy 152 parameter.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being associated with a security facility. Transaction security facility 154 can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with query classification. Transaction security facility 154 may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, a transaction can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being associated with a carrier business rule. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a transaction may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, the transaction being associated with the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a vendor can be selected in connection with a sponsored drink, and the sponsored drink can be presented in relation to the collected results. An option can be presented to the vendor to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads.

  In an embodiment, results may be collected in connection with the mobile communication facility 102, the collected results downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, and collected as a result of a search query entered following the download. The result can be presented to the user of the mobile communication facility 102. The search can be an implicit search. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated in connection with collected results presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered into a search box on the mobile communication facility 102, results associated with the search query may be collected, and the collected results may be presented on the mobile communication facility 102. . The collected results can be presented in a collected form that includes a high level descriptor that can be activated to reveal the results. The activation can be a link. A second set of results may be collected and presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The second collected result can be presented with a high level descriptor.

  In an embodiment, results may be collected and the collected results may be categorized into a plurality of collected results, the plurality of collected results being presented on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a collection facility may be associated with the query input 120 facility of the mobile communication facility 102, and the collection facility is configured to be categorized and present collection results. The mobile communication facility 102 can be configured to facilitate the selection of the categorized results and reveal individual results within the collected results. The facilitation can involve the presentation of links.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be generated in connection with the search algorithm facility 144, results are retrieved based on the search query, and the results may be multiple for presentation on the mobile communication facility 102. Are grouped into categories.

  In an embodiment, content can be distributed from a distribution facility, the content is aggregated into multiple categories, and the categories are presented on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, at least one mobile subscriber characteristic may be used as a parameter for aggregating search results into multiple categories. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, a location as determined by a location information service can be used as a parameter for aggregating search results into multiple categories. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be generated in connection with the filter algorithm facility 144, results are collected in connection with the search query, and the collected results are presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system. The collected search results can be filtered through the algorithm facility 144 and the results can be presented on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, results may be collected and generated by results facility 148, and the collected results may be presented on mobile communication facility 102, where results facility 148 includes Operates in connection with information relating to the mobile communication facility 102. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic 112 information.

  In an embodiment, the results can be aggregated into a plurality of result categories and the resulting categories can be presented via a mobile browser facility.

  In an embodiment, results may be collected based in part on search queries processed through the disambiguation facility 140. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, results may be collected based in part on search queries processed through voice recognition facility 160 residing on mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the voice recognition facility 160 can reside on a remote server, or can reside partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the server.

  In an embodiment, results may be collected based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102, where the information is present in the data facility. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the search results can be aggregated into multiple categories, where the aggregation is based at least in part on parental control parameters, and the aggregated results are Presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The parental control 150 can be coordinated via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, search results can be aggregated into multiple categories, where the aggregation is based at least in part on a privacy 152 control parameter, and the results of the aggregation are mobile communications. Presented on facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the search results can be aggregated into multiple categories, where the aggregation is associated with a transaction security facility, and the results of the aggregation are presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The The transaction security 154 facility can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with query classification. The transaction security 154 facility may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, search results can be aggregated into a plurality of categories, where the aggregation is based at least in part on carrier business rules 130, and the results of the aggregation are a mobile communication facility. Presented on 102. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, search results may be aggregated into multiple categories, where the aggregation is based at least in part on a sponsor facility, and the results of the aggregation are on the mobile communication facility 102. Presented to. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a vendor can be selected in connection with a sponsored drink, and the sponsored drink can be downloaded onto the mobile communication facility 102 in preparation for an implicit search. An option can be presented to the vendor to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. The presented content can be information related to the location of the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, restaurant, entertainment, theater, and start time). The information may also relate to time of day, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, or parental control 150. The content may include advertisements and is stored locally on the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, in cache memory) and updated periodically according to changes in time and / or location of the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated in connection with outbound PPC marketing activities. The report may include information regarding search result quality, keyword management, or revenue, and may be segmented according to the type of mobile communication facility 102 used.

  In an embodiment, a search query is entered in a search box associated with the mobile communication facility 102, a vendor is selected in association with the sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink is presented on the mobile communication facility 102 in response to the search query. Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as phone or web leads.

  In an embodiment, a vendor can be selected in connection with a sponsored drink and the sponsored drink can be presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as a phone or web lead, and the vendor can be selected in part by information associated with the mobile communication facility 102. .

  In an embodiment, a vendor can be selected in connection with a sponsored drink and the sponsored drink can be presented on the mobile communication facility 102 in response to a query entered at the query input 120 facility. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads.

  In an embodiment, a search is performed in connection with search algorithm facility 144, a search result is selected, and a vendor drink is associated with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink is presented on mobile communication facility 102 Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads.

  In an embodiment, content can be distributed from a distribution facility, a vendor can be associated with the content to form a sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink can be presented on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a vendor may be selected in connection with a sponsored drink, where the selection is based at least in part on at least one mobile subscriber characteristic, and the sponsored drink is mobile communication It can be presented on the facility 102. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, performing a search in connection with a location-based facility, selecting a search result, associating a vendor with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and presenting the sponsor drink on the mobile communication facility 102 Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, performing a search in connection with the filter algorithm facility 144, selecting a search result, associating a vendor with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and presenting the sponsor drink on the mobile communication facility 102 Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, a result may be generated from a result facility, a vendor may be associated with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink may be presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads.

  In an embodiment, a search is performed using a mobile browser facility to facilitate a search, a search result is selected, a vendor is associated with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink is connected to the mobile communication facility 102. It can be presented above. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads.

  In an embodiment, a search is performed in connection with the unambiguous facility 140, a search result is selected, a vendor is associated with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink is presented on the mobile communication facility 102 It is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, performing a search in connection with the voice recognition facility 160, selecting a search result, associating a vendor with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and presenting the sponsor drink on the mobile communication facility 102 Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. Voice recognition facility 160 may reside on mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may reside partially on mobile communication facility 102 and partially on a remote server.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed in connection with information related to the mobile communication facility 102, where the information related to the mobile communication facility 102 resides in the data facility. By selecting a search result and associating a vendor with the search result, a sponsor drink can be formed. The sponsored drink can be presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, a search is performed in relation to parental control parameters, a search result is selected, a vendor drink is associated with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink is presented on the mobile communication facility 102 Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, performing a search in connection with the privacy 152 facility, selecting a search result, associating a vendor with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and presenting the sponsor drink on the mobile communication facility 102. Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads.

  In an embodiment, performing a search in connection with the transaction security 154 facility, selecting a search result, associating a vendor with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and presenting the sponsor drink on the mobile communication facility 102 Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. The transaction security 154 facility can be configured to allow secure transactions associated with query classification. The transaction security 154 facility may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, performing a search in connection with the carrier business rules 130, selecting a search result, associating a vendor with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and presenting the sponsor drink on the mobile communication facility 102 Is possible. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a search can be performed in connection with a sponsor facility, a search result can be selected, a vendor can be associated with the search result to form a sponsor drink, and the sponsor drink can be presented on the mobile communication facility 102 It is. The vendor can be presented with an option to accept additional leads, such as telephone or web leads. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a wireless carrier report may be generated in connection with an implicit search result. The report can include information regarding successful implicit search (eg, based on click activity and related searches), quality of search results, keyword management, or revenue, and the mobile communication facility 102 used. It is possible to divide by type.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102. The information about the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information such as location and time or user interface. The user interface can be configured to facilitate selection by the user of the type of results to download, or the selection of at least one keyword and other information for selecting results to download automatically It is possible to make the configuration easier.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information associated with the search algorithm facility 144. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the distribution facility. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding mobile subscriber characteristics. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based in part on information about the location as determined by the location information service. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the filter algorithm facility 144. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the results facility 148. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search entered in the search box on the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation can be facilitated by a mobile browser facility.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and the results can be presented in response to an unobfuscated search. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based in part on information regarding the voice recognition facility 160 of the mobile communication facility 102. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search. Voice recognition facility 160 may reside on mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may reside partially on mobile communication facility 102 and partially on a remote server It is.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102. This information can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database). Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based in part on information regarding parental control parameters. The parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102. Following this, a search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and results can be presented in response to the search.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based in part on information regarding privacy 152 parameters.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102. A search can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 and the results can be related to the transaction security facility 154. The transaction security 154 facility may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the results can be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the carrier business rules 130 and searched on the mobile communication facility 102. And the results are presented in response to the search. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the results may be downloaded to the mobile communication facility 102, where the results are selected based at least in part on information regarding the sponsor facility and a search is performed on the mobile communication facility 102. The result is presented in response to the search. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered into a search box on a mobile communication facility to generate a syndicated advertisement result. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, the syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered into the query input 120 facility on the mobile communication facility 102 to generate a syndicated advertisement result. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with the search algorithm facility 144. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with the distribution facility. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in association with mobile subscriber characteristic information. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). Mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, wherein the syndicated advertisement result is generated in relation to a location as determined through the use of a location information service. Is done. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with the filter algorithm facility 144. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with the result facility 148. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with the mobile browser facility. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, wherein the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with a search query processed via the unambiguous facility 140. The The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with a query entered via the voice recognition facility 160. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). Voice recognition facility 160 may reside on mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may reside partially on mobile communication facility 102 and partially on a remote server.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. Information about the mobile communication facility 102 can be stored in the data facility. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). This information about the mobile communication facility 102 can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with parental control parameters. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in association with a privacy 152 facility. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). The privacy facility 152 can be configured to provide secure search transactions and secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is associated with a transaction security 154 facility. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). The transaction security 154 facility may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in connection with a carrier business rule. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a syndicated advertisement result may be generated on the mobile communication facility 102, where the syndicated advertisement result is generated in association with a sponsor facility. The syndicated advertisement result can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 as a sponsor drink. Syndicated advertisements can be placed in and prioritized within a result set based on an auction between sponsors. Further, the auction may relate to information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics 112). Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the search query input 120 facility may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, where the search query input 120 facility further includes information about the mobile communication facility 102 (mobile subscriber characteristics Information).

  In an embodiment, the search algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, where the search algorithm facility 144 is further associated with information regarding the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the result distribution facility may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, where the distribution facility is further associated with information about the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, where the search is based at least in part on mobile subscriber characteristics. The mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, a history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, where the search is based at least in part on the location as determined by the location information service. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, where the search is based in part on the location as determined by the location information service. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service. A search may also be performed on the mobile communication facility 102, where the search is based at least in part on the filter algorithm facility 144. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, result facility 148 may be associated with mobile communication facility 102, where result facility 148 generates a result based in part on information about mobile communication facility 102. It is configured as follows.

  In an embodiment, the mobile browser facility may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, wherein the mobile browser facility may select a result based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102. Configured to facilitate.

  In an embodiment, the obscuring facility 140 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the voice recognition search query input 120 facility may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Voice recognition facility 160 may reside on mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may reside partially on mobile communication facility 102 and partially on a remote server.

  In an embodiment, the data facility may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, where the data facility stores information about and retrieves information about the mobile communication facility 102. It is configured to be accessed in connection with providing results. The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the parental control facility may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, privacy facility 152 may be associated with mobile communication facility 102. The privacy facility 152 can be configured to provide secure search transactions and secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, the transaction security facility 154 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, where the transaction security facility 154 is associated with search results obtained on the mobile communication facility 102. Configured to provide secure transactions. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the carrier business rule facility may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, wherein the carrier business rule facility is accessed in a process that provides search results to the mobile communication facility 102. It is comprised so that. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a sponsor facility may be associated with a mobile communication facility 102, where the sponsor facility is configured to be accessed in a process that provides results to the mobile communication facility 102. Yes. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a search query may be entered on a search query input 120 facility associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144. The search can be based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristic information).

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144, where the search is based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 and through the use of a distribution facility. Deliver search results.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144, where the search is based at least in part on mobile subscriber characteristic information. Mobile subscriber features 112 may include multiple features such as location, personal information, history of user web interactions, or location and time.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via search algorithm facility 144, where the search is based at least in part on a location as determined through the use of location-based facilities. It is. The search may further be based on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112). The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via a search algorithm facility 144 associated with the mobile communication facility 102, where the search is based at least in part on information about the filter algorithm facility 144. . The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and a search result generated from the result facility 148. The search can be based on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144, where the search is facilitated via the mobile browser facility. The search can be based on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112).

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via a search algorithm facility 144 associated with the mobile communication facility 102, wherein the search is at least a search query processed via the unambiguous facility 140. It is based in part. The search can be based on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112). Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the search may be performed via the voice recognition facility 160 associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144. The search can be based on information about the mobile communication facility 102 (such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112). The voice recognition facility 160 may reside on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may partially reside on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the remote server. .

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144, where the search is based in part on information about the mobile communication facility 102 and resides in the data facility. The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via a search algorithm facility 144 associated with the mobile communication facility 102, where the search is based in part on parental control parameters. The parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via search algorithm facility 144, where the search is based at least in part on privacy facility 152. The privacy facility 152 can be configured to provide secure search transactions and secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144, where search results based on the search are related to the transaction security facility 154. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144, where the search is based at least in part on the carrier business rules 130. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed via the search algorithm facility 144, where the search is for a sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber characteristics 112 facility, wherein the search is further based in part on a location as determined by a location service. It is. The location can be provided by a GPS system or a cellular phone triangulation service.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature 112 facility, wherein the search is further based at least in part on the filter algorithm facility 144. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, the search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112 and results for the search may be generated from the results facility 148.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, where the search is facilitated through the use of a mobile browser facility.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, where the search is further based at least in part on an unobfuscated search query. . Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, a search can be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, where the search is further partially performed on a search query processed via the voice recognition facility 160. Is based. The voice recognition facility 160 may reside on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may partially reside on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the remote server. .

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, where the mobile subscriber feature 112 facility stores information in the data facility. The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in the mobile subscriber feature database 112).

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, where the search is further based at least in part on parental control parameters. The parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, where the search is further based in part on the privacy facility 152.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, wherein the search results generated in response to the search are related to the transaction security facility 154. is there. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, where the search is further based in part on carrier business rules. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a search may be performed based in part on the mobile subscriber feature facility 112, wherein the results generated in response to the search are related to the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, a user of a mobile communication facility may search for radio and / or television programs using the mobile communication facility's query facility. The search results may provide a schedule list of programs that are currently and / or coming soon. The search results may provide a link for listening and / or watching radio or television content. The search results can provide a means for selecting a radio or television program to be recorded. The mobile communication facility can be configured to allow the query facility to play, pause, rewind, or fast forward radio or television content.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location service, and the location can be used in conjunction with the filter algorithm facility 144 to perform a search. is there. The algorithm facility 144 can be a collaborative filter (in this case, the search is an open web search) or can be a recommendation system.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location service and the location can be used in conjunction with the results facility to obtain search results. .

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location information service, and the location can be used in connection with the mobile browser facility to obtain search results. is there.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 may be identified through the use of a location service and the location may be used in conjunction with the unambiguous facility 140 to obtain search results. Is possible. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location information service, and the location can be used in conjunction with the voice recognition facility 160 to obtain search results. It is. The voice recognition facility 160 may reside on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may partially reside on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the remote server. .

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location service and the location can be used in conjunction with the data facility to obtain search results. . The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 may be identified through the use of a location service, and the location may be used in conjunction with the parental control facility to obtain search results. Is possible. Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location service, and the location can be used in conjunction with the privacy 152 facility to obtain search results. is there. The privacy 152 facility can be configured to provide secure search transactions and secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location information service, and the location can be used in conjunction with the search facility 142 to obtain search results. Yes, where the search results relate to the transaction security 154 facility. The transaction security 154 facility may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of location information services, and the location can be used in conjunction with carrier business rules to obtain search results. is there. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the location of the mobile communication facility 102 can be identified through the use of a location service, and the location can be used in conjunction with the sponsor facility to obtain search results. . Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102, and the filter algorithm facility 144 may be used in the process of obtaining search results.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with a mobile browser facility, and the filter algorithm facility 144 may be used in a process for obtaining search results.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the unambiguous facility 140. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the voice recognition facility 160. The voice recognition facility 160 may reside on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may partially reside on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the remote server. .

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the data facility. The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the parental control facility. Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the privacy 152 facility. The privacy 152 facility can be configured to provide secure search transactions or secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the transaction security facility 154. Transaction security facility 154 may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and carrier business rules. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the filter algorithm facility 144 may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and the sponsor facility. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the mobile browser facility may be associated with the obscuring facility 140. Query obscuration can be performed on the mobile communication facility 102 or on a server application. Unambiguous can involve SMS conversion, spell check algorithm, spell check table, voice spelling algorithm, voice spelling table, or numeric keypad word conversion.

  In an embodiment, the mobile browser facility may be associated with the voice recognition facility 160, and the mobile browser facility may be used in the process of obtaining search results. In addition, the filter algorithm facility 144 can be used in the process of obtaining results. Voice recognition facility 160 may reside on mobile communication facility 102 or on a remote server, or may reside partially on mobile communication facility 102 and partially on a remote server.

  In an embodiment, a mobile browser facility may be associated with a data facility, wherein information related to mobile communications is stored in the associated data facility. The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, a mobile browser facility may be associated with a parental control facility, and the mobile browser facility may be used in a process for obtaining search results. Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, a mobile browser facility may be associated with a privacy 152 facility, and the mobile browser facility may be used in a process for obtaining search results. The privacy 152 facility can be configured to provide secure search transactions or secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, the mobile browser facility may be associated with the transaction security facility 154. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the mobile browser facility may be associated with a carrier business rule 130. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, a mobile browser facility may be associated with a sponsor facility, and the mobile browser facility may be used in a process for obtaining search results. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the obscuring facility 140 may be associated with the voice recognition facility 160 and the mobile communication facility 102, and the obscuring facility 140 or algorithm facility 144 is a process that obtains search results. It is possible to use. The voice recognition facility 160 may reside on the mobile communication facility 102, may reside on a remote server, or partially on the mobile communication facility 102 and partially on the remote server. Can exist.

  In an embodiment, the obscuring facility 140 may be associated with a voice recognition facility, where information about the mobile communication facility 102 is stored in the data facility. The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the disambiguation facility 140 may be associated with the voice parental control facility and the mobile communication facility 102, which is used in the process of obtaining search results. It is possible. Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the obscuration facility 140 may be associated with the voice privacy 152 facility and the mobile communication facility 102, which may be used in the process of obtaining search results. Is possible. The privacy 152 facility can be configured to provide secure search transactions or secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, the disambiguation facility 140 may be associated with the voice transaction security facility 154 and the mobile communication facility 102, which is used in the process of obtaining search results. Is possible. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the obscuration facility 140 may be associated with the voice carrier rules facility and the mobile communication facility 102, which may be used in the process of obtaining search results. Is possible. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the obscuring facility 140 may be associated with the voice sponsor facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the obscuring facility 140 may be used in the process of obtaining search results. Is possible. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the voice recognition facility 160 may be associated with a data facility, wherein information about the mobile communication facility 102 is stored in the data facility, and the voice recognition facility 160 Used in the process of getting The data facility can reside locally on the mobile communication facility 102 or can be stored remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics 112 database).

  In an embodiment, the voice recognition facility 160 may be associated with the parental control facility and the mobile communication facility 102, which may be used in the process of obtaining search results. Is possible. Parental control parameters can be adjusted via a server application or via the mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, the voice recognition facility 160 may be associated with the privacy facility 152 and the mobile communication facility 102, and the voice recognition facility 160 may be used in the process of obtaining search results. is there. The privacy facility 152 can be configured to provide secure search transactions and secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, the voice recognition facility 160 may be associated with the transaction control facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the voice recognition facility 160 may be used in the process of obtaining search results. is there. Transaction security facility 154 may involve protection of privacy 152 and may operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the voice recognition facility 160 may be associated with the carrier business rule 130 facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the voice recognition facility 160 may be used in the process of obtaining search results. Is possible. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the voice recognition facility 160 may be associated with the sponsor facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the voice recognition facility 160 may be used in the process of obtaining search results. . Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the parental control facility may be associated with the privacy 152 facility and the mobile communication facility 102, which may be used in the process of obtaining search results. Is possible. The privacy 152 facility can be configured to provide secure search transactions or secure economic transactions.

  In an embodiment, the parental control facility may be associated with the transaction security facility 154 and the mobile communication facility 102, and the parental control facility is used in the process of obtaining search results. It is possible. The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the parental control facility may be associated with the carrier business rule 130 facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the parental control facility is used in the process of obtaining search results. It is possible. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the parental control facility may be associated with the sponsor facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the parental control facility may be used in the process of obtaining search results. It is. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, the privacy 152 facility may be associated with the transaction security 154 facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the privacy 152 facility may be used in the process of obtaining search results. . The transaction security facility 154 can involve protection of privacy 152 and can operate in conjunction with parental control 150, digital rights management, or identity protection.

  In an embodiment, the privacy 152 facility may be associated with the carrier business rule 130 facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the privacy 152 facility may be used in a process for obtaining search results. is there. The carrier business rules 130 may include walled garden results that present off-garden content, sponsor information, or auctions. Information regarding the mobile communication facility 102 may be mobile subscriber characteristic information.

  In an embodiment, the privacy 152 facility may be associated with the sponsor facility and the mobile communication facility 102, and the privacy 152 facility may be used in the process of obtaining search results. Sponsored results can be paid inclusion results, auction results, or pay-per-click results (related to WAP sites or phone numbers). Sponsors as a result of sponsoring can be rewarded as a result of activities associated with the telephone number of the mobile communication facility 102. The presentation of sponsored results can be formed as a link or can be presented as text, as an image, as a video, or as an interactive application. The content can be formatted for the mobile communication facility 102 and can be associated with web page content or a link for a syndicated advertisement.

  In an embodiment, mobile communication facility 102 compatible content can be identified by tracking multiple web interactions from a mobile user device and storing information about the web interactions in a database, wherein the information At least part of the mobile device identifier. Predicting the compatibility of the mobile communication facility 102 with content related to web interaction may be based in part on how many interactions have existed in the user's past. Content can be downloaded, programs, files, executables, zip files, compressed files, audio, and video. Web interaction can be a click on a hyperlink, an instruction to download content, and / or an instruction to a download program. The prediction includes a prediction of compatibility when the number of interactions exceeds 1 or when the number of interactions exceeds 2, and may further be based on the time of each interaction. The identification of the mobile communication facility 102 may be based in part on a telephone number associated with the mobile communication facility 102 (associated with the user). The mobile communication facility 102 can be a mobile phone, satellite phone, PDA, PDA and mobile phone combination device, web device, and / or web appliance.

  In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 compatible content determination method may include tracking multiple interactions of the mobile communication facility 102 with network content. Information about the web interaction can be stored in a database, where a portion of the information includes an identifier of at least one mobile communication facility 102 of the plurality of mobile communication facilities, Predicting the compatibility of the mobile communication facility 102 with network content based in part on what existed. Predicting the compatibility of the mobile communication facility 102 with content related to web interaction may be based in part on how many interactions have existed in the user's past. Content can be downloaded, programs, files, executables, zip files, compressed files, audio, and video. Web interaction can be a click on a hyperlink, an instruction to download content, and / or an instruction to a download program. The prediction includes a prediction of compatibility when the number of interactions exceeds 1 or when the number of interactions exceeds 2, and may further be based on the time of each interaction. The identification of the mobile communication facility 102 may be based in part on a telephone number associated with the mobile communication facility 102 (associated with the user). The mobile communication facility 102 can be a mobile phone, satellite phone, PDA, PDA and mobile phone combination device, web device, and / or web appliance.

  In an embodiment, the method for determining mobile communication facility 102 compatible content identifies the mobile communication facility 102 by association with its telephone number, identifies a first network content interaction of the mobile device, and a second of the mobile device. Each step of identifying a network content interaction may be included, wherein the second interaction is associated with the first interaction. The prediction of compatibility of the first network content with the mobile communication facility 102 may be based in part on the presence of the second interaction. The first interaction may include downloading content from a website, interacting with a website, downloading a program, watching a video (streaming video or video file download), or listening to a radio (streaming audio or audio file) Or music download).

  In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 compatible content providing method collects click histories from a plurality of mobile content users, analyzes the user visits that repeat the click histories, and uses the repeated user visits for mobile communication. Each step of analyzing the type of facility 102 and generating a list of sites that the user has repeatedly visited on the corresponding mobile communication facility to generate a compatibility list may be included. The type of mobile communication facility 102 can be partially identified from the associated telephone number. The click history can be collected by the wireless provider 108, processed as a batch, processed in real time, or processed in near real time. This method can be used to generate a compatibility list of user-specific content, which can be stored on the user's mobile communication facility 102 or stored on a server. .

  In an embodiment, a method for providing only mobile device compatible search results to the mobile communication facility 102 may include deriving compatibility from a web interaction of similar mobile communication facilities.

  In an embodiment, a method for providing a search result for a verified device that is compatible with the mobile communication facility 102 may include a verified device compatibility result that is highlighted on a user interface of the mobile communication facility 102. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, a method for determining the location of a mobile communication facility 102 includes providing a personal search filter, searching for information on the network using the mobile communication facility 102, or the location of the mobile communication facility 102. And providing results based in part on a personal search filter. The personal search filter can reside in the mobile communication facility 102, on a server, or on a network (eg, the Internet). The personal search filter can be a collaborative filter, and at least two sub-filters (eg, a filter related to personal or corporate information, a selectable filter, or a filter based in part on time or time) ). Personal filters include local service search engines, local product search engines, corporate search engines, personal search engines, travel search engines, financial search engines, news search engines, video search engines, music search engines, and / or restaurant search engines. It can be configured to include. The mobile communication facility 102 can be a mobile phone, a satellite phone, a PDA, a device combining a PDA and a mobile phone, a web device, and a web appliance. Mobile communication facility 102 may include an SMS search interface, a voice recognition search interface, or a wireless application protocol. The search can be performed in part through the carrier website or through the carrier partner website.

  In an embodiment, the method may be used to retrieve network content using a mobile communication facility 102 that connects to the network via a wireless communication service provider, And search results are provided. Part of the search result can be from an open network search, and another part of the search result can be based on content controlled by the wireless communication service provider. is there. Search results can be provided in a predetermined order, which first places the search results based on content controlled by the wireless communication service provider. The method may also include highlighting search results based on content controlled by the wireless provider 108, where the highlighted results are first provided. Content controlled by the wireless communication service provider may include ringtones, videos, music videos, music, music formatted for download, and video games. The content can be transcoded for a general wireless communication facility or for a specific wireless communication facility. The transcoded content can be highlighted on the user interface of the wireless communication facility 104. The method may also include highlighting of open network search results and highlighting of sponsored drinks, where the sponsored drinks are paid inclusion links (eg, those resulting from a competitive bidding auction process). ). The mobile communication facility 102 can be a mobile phone, satellite phone, PDA, PDA and mobile phone combination device, web device, and / or web appliance.

  In an embodiment, the method may be used to provide walled garden search results and open network search results to the mobile communication facility 102 as a result of searches performed on the mobile communication facility 102. The walled garden search results can be highlighted and listed prior to other content. The walled garden search results may include provider content that is not included in the initial amount of content provided from the open network search results, where the provider content includes music, games, videos, It can include ringtones, downloads, or other content configured for purchase.

  In an embodiment, a method for optimizing search results for a mobile user tracks an online interaction of a mobile communication facility 102 (which in part involves identifying an identification number associated with the mobile communication facility 102). ), Generating a filter based in part on the tracked online interaction, and applying the filter to a search performed on the mobile communication facility 102. The identification number can include a telephone number. Online information tracked is clicks, click-throughs, queries, clicks after queries, visited WAP sites, visited WAP portals, information referenced from DEC directories (eg carrier catalogs), and billing history associated with users Information, payment method information, purchases, timing of payment, timing and / or location of the online interaction, and speed and direction of the mobile communication facility 102 during the online interaction.

  Filters are based on collaborative filters, personal filters, filters generated via click analysis, filters based in part on carrier information associated with mobile communication facility 102, payment methods for carrier services (eg, prepaid or postpaid) It may include filters, filters based on the type of mobile communication facility 102 used (cell phone, PDA, etc.) and / or demographic based filters. The filter is also generated based in part on information specific to the user's mobile communications facility 102 (eg, whether the facility has address book information, SMS logs, email logs, or IM logs). Is possible. The descriptive information stored in connection with the mobile communication facility 102 includes the cost of the facility and whether the facility has a music player as a main function or a video player as a main function, Information regarding whether the main function is an instant messenger or chat function, and whether the equipment is of a type sold for a specific customer segment (eg children, young adults, adults) It is possible to include.

  In an embodiment, the mobile communication facility 102 can update the address book. For example, the user can add individual fields and occupation fields to his / her address book. Companies can be charged an additional fee for the permanent addition of lists to the local address book.

  Mobile communication facility 102 interactions can be tracked and stored on a server, where the stored information can be transferred between carriers. Similarly, the filter can be stored on a server so that transfer between carriers and / or mobile communication facilities is possible.

  In an embodiment, the presence of applications on the mobile communication facility 102 can be enhanced by cooperating with the wireless provider 108.

  In the embodiment, a mobile wallet / BOBO (billing-on-behalf-of: collection agency) can be used so that a user can shop at a paid search / shopping comparison vendor.

  In an embodiment, the wireless provider 108 can push the data feed file to the provided FTP location. This can trigger feed processing. The data feed file can be pulled from an FTP location supplied by the wireless provider 108. This can be done on a predetermined schedule.

  In embodiments, deck content can be used for indexing via spidering. Spidering is the process of traversing web pages, WAP pages, or other online content in an automated manner to extract relevant content. A spider can traverse a link from a page that starts from one or more root nodes and follows a set of rules. Spidering can occur on a predetermined schedule and can be invoked manually when requested by the wireless provider 108. The wireless provider 108 may also require manual spidering to be performed when immediate updates are needed or when a particular link or location is identified for further searching. . The spider traverses the WAP deck to extract necessary metadata, and a search index is constructed from the metadata. When the WAP page for a content item lists comprehensive mobile communication facility 102 compatibility information, it is possible to extract the information and index it. If the WAP page is restricted to compatible handsets only, the spider can emulate each known type of mobile communication facility 102 to derive compatibility information.

  In the case of a WAP deck search, the wireless provider 108 can provide one or more entry points to the spider. This can be a list of one or more URLs representing the source of the content. The wireless provider 108 can provide the necessary access privileges for the WAP page. This may involve providing information about a private header (eg, X-Request) that configures the mobile application gateway for authentication or to allow a spider to pass through. Therefore, it can be supplied with an HTTP request.

  In an embodiment, data received from wireless provider 108 via data feed or spidering can be maintained on a device that is not accessible to unauthorized persons. For this reason, this data is not directly accessible to the end user. Metadata is extracted, an index is prepared from the data, and the index is then placed in a production environment for use with the service.

  In an embodiment, platform quality assurance may be achieved through unit testing, integration testing, automated regression testing for resolved problems, and / or manual testing of the mobile communication facility 102. Platform server testing can be accomplished via automated or manual testing. It is possible to use continuous testing during the development phase of the project. Release qualification tests can be used when a release goes into code freeze. The continuous testing process can confirm that the behavior change is intended and that its quality does not degrade over time. This can be achieved through a combination of development policies and automated testing. Each class in the server can have unit test coverage written and maintained by the developer. There is no need to write a unique unit test for every method. This is because some unit tests are too small to be necessary and others are difficult to test alone. Some or all of the individual components can be tested alone. Unit tests are smoke tests (a limited set of tests intended to test the most important functions and run in the shortest time), complete tests (a large set of tests intended for complete testing of all areas of the product) ) And performance tests (a set of tests that take a long time to execute due to the nature of the tests being performed).

  In an embodiment, a continuous build process can be used to help identify quality issues. Prior to each submission of code changes to source control, the developer can perform a set of smoke tests to repair broken unit tests (if such changes are expected and desired). The automated build machine process can watch for changes in the source control system and start a smoke test build whenever it notices an untested change. This process can serve as a consistency check for the checked-in source code. Failures in this build can be considered as an emergency and can be corrected immediately by the developer who introduced the failure. Another automated build process can build the server and run full and regression unit test suites at scheduled intervals. This automatic build failure can be sent to developers who have made changes since then, making the problem known as quickly as possible. Further automated builds include code coverage (calculation and calculation of code coverage metrics), code analysis (checking suspicious code structure and style), and performance unit test suite (running multiple long-term performance unit tests).

  In an embodiment, the platform 100 can respond to all versions of WAP (and CHTML or iMODE) through the use of the WALL / WURFL toolkit, which can be used to display the phone version from the user. Detect and then respond appropriately for the version. The WAP site can take advantage of the capabilities of the newer WAP version, so it responds differently in different WAP versions. Tests can be used to confirm that WAP appears in different phone versions and works properly. A minimal acceptance test can be used on a phone that has not been previously tested to evaluate the phone and find bugs. Minimal acceptance testing can also be used for phones that have previously passed full acceptance testing after minor changes to the WAP site. A full acceptance test can be performed on a mobile communication facility 102 that has not previously passed the full acceptance test, or can be performed after a major WAP change. The test can include the following steps: verify basic page layout, verify that numbering is correct, tables or lists are properly placed, and link traversal is correct, Check that the content item name is correctly indented, verify that the artist name is in the correct position, verify that the search term match is highlighted, and check that the link color is correct Follow every link to verify the validity of the page (full test only) and verify that the numeric access key functions correctly (but not limited to). The test protocol may include the use of an emulator, profiler, debugger, and / or network monitor.

  In an embodiment, search metrics and business reports may include report interpretation and product recommendations based on search data patterns and behavior. Custom reports and alternative delivery options can also be made available. The search summary report can provide rollup data to see the use of searches across all platforms (eg, mobile web search, gateway error traffic, and paid search). The report can include a total amount, a date and time report, and use of each search system. A search volume report can show daily and weekly search volume to monitor the use of mobile search. The search query stream report may detail each query and the number of times that the query is sent to the search engine during the period. This report can be used to understand the overall search behavior of the user population. The emerging query report can indicate queries whose volume is rapidly increasing or decreasing. This report can be used to identify content, products, or services for merchandising and for serving and promoting the user base.

  In an embodiment, the WAP usage report can detail the usage patterns of available WAP search sites, generally by phone model and by content provider (if more than one content provider is indexed). is there. The WAP usage report can include the following data elements: number of searches, number of times the search engine had at least one result, average number of results for each search, each content category responded to the search Number of clicks per search result page, number of pages seen per search, number of unique users, number of sessions, length of session time, session length of pageview, total number of pageviews, And / or conversion rate from search to purchase of content.

  In an embodiment, an application usage report may detail application usage, generally by phone model and by content provider (if more than one content provider is indexed). The report may include the following data elements: number of searches, number of times the search engine had at least one result, average number of results for each search, number of times each content category responded to the search. The number of clicks per search result page, the number of pages seen per search, the number of unique users, the number of sessions, the length of session time, the session length of page views, the total number of page views, and / Or conversion rate from search to content purchase.

  In an embodiment, the paid search performance report may provide paid search engine performance directly in response to a request from the system. The report can be broken down by WAP and application usage and can include: number of requests to paid search database, number of matches, match rate (percentage of time that paid list is available) ), Fill rate (percentage of requested paid list filled by paid search engine), click-through rate, average cost per click, clicks per advertiser, profit per advertiser, gross profit, Total net income.

  In an embodiment, the application adoption report can detail the adoption of downloadable applications during the period and can include: the number of promotional impressions provided, to know details Clicks, downloads, and active applications.

  In an embodiment, the service metrics report may detail and summarize data about server behavior and may include: 1 average request per second, peak request per second, 1 Request distribution per second, maximum request size, and / or average response time.

  In an embodiment, for each report type, the wireless provider 108 may require different levels of specificity for different purposes, eg, an aggregate that is intended to provide a high level overview. It is possible to request an executive summary that presents a small amount of data in a manner, or a detailed summary that presents a large data set collected to provide more detailed information. This type of report can be used in an environment where the wireless provider 108 wishes to analyze raw data and is provided with a transaction log showing summarized information and / or raw data collected. This type of report can be used when the wireless provider 108 wants to perform its own analysis.

  In an embodiment, the report can be a raw row-based log file (most of which is used for transaction logs), XML, HTML (formatted using XSL applied to XML), and / or plain text ( It is possible to format using XML that has been formatted by applying XSL.

  In an embodiment, the report can be delivered using email, in which case the wireless provider 108 provides the email address. The subject of this message can include the name of the report and a time stamp. The report can also be delivered by FTP, in which case the wireless provider 108 provides the host name, user name, password, and directory name. The report is then delivered as a file drop into a given directory. The file name includes a report name, a time stamp, and a serial number.

  In an embodiment, the deployment architecture can consist of dynamically scalable hardware and software to handle incoming requests. One element of the architecture can be a cluster. One cluster can consist of three machines: one front-end web server and two back-end service tier servers. The web server can run Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Apache HTTP Server. The service tier server can run Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, and MySQL. The smallest of the two clusters can be used for load balancing, failover, and redundancy. Additional clusters can be deployed as needed to handle additional server loads. The cluster can receive requests from the mobile communication facility 102 via HTTP and retrieve the results retrieved from the cache or by querying various databases. The cluster can also be used to handle download requests for applications of the mobile communication facility 102. Each cluster can handle 5 QPS or 450,000 requests / day. Incoming requests can be distributed to one of a plurality of front-end web servers via load balancing hardware, and then the connection between the front-end web server and the back-end service layer server is established. It can be distributed via load balancing hardware. The connection from the mobile communication facility 102 to the server can be stateless. Each connection can be distributed appropriately. The feed server may be used to process data feeds from the wireless provider 108, server web logs, and server Tomcat logs. These feed servers can run Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The output from the feed server can be stored in a data warehouse, which is used for data analysis, report creation, and creation of input tables for MySQL databases residing on the service tier server. The data warehouse is capable of running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Database 10g.

  The data center architecture can employ an administration server, which ensures that other servers are properly configured, moves log files to the feed server, and server health Is to monitor. The server can utilize Fiber Channel RAID SAN or other redundant mass storage technologies for reliability, scalability, and performance. The drive can be backed up to tape using industry standard backup procedures including off-site storage and rotation. Similar hardware and software can be used in development and QA environments. Each of the development environment and the QA environment can use its own cluster set.

  In an embodiment, the release of the upgrade can be done using a rolling upgrade that does not require the same version to be available at the same time. The service tier server can be excluded from service at the load balancer while its upgrade and verification is performed. The service layer server then returns to service and the next service layer server is upgraded. Upgrades can also be performed by maintenance upgrades that require the same version to be deployed and made available at the same time. A maintenance page can be placed to remove all of the clusters from service at the load balancer and upgrade and verify them. The cluster can then return to service at the load balancer. The upgrade can be scheduled at a time when usage is minimal.

  In an embodiment, the web server can be protected by a managed firewall located on the public Internet. The firewall may include ACLs that control the types of networks and traffic that can communicate with the web server. The server can be managed by a data center and can implement enhanced versions of OS and anti-virus software. The OS can be kept up to date using automated patch management software. External access is limited to secure channels via VPN, SSH, or private backend networks. Access by data center personnel for administrative purposes is authenticated and recorded.

  In an embodiment, the platform may be integrated with the existing deck of the wireless provider 108 using various integration technologies applied to the WAP version or downloadable application. The result and item detail pages are either as full WAP (1.2,2.0) pages served directly from the server (the “Hosted” option) or as XML data suitable for formatting and rendering within the wireless provider's 108 deck (“API Option)), can be made available. The wireless provider 108 may be responsible for selecting an appropriate DNS name for the service (eg, search.carrier.com) and setting up a DNS record to point to the appropriate server. The wireless provider 108 may be responsible for selecting appropriate customization and / or skinning options. If the wireless provider 108 wants the user to use the latest search function (such as a recommendation engine), the wireless provider 108 can use its mobile application gateway so that the agreed unique ID is sent to the appropriate server. It is possible to take responsibility for setting. It is possible to identify the capabilities of the end user's mobile browser and mobile communication facility 102 and provide the page directly to the end user's mobile browser.

  In an embodiment, a J2ME application can support various OTA (Over-The-Air) field upgrade methods.

  In an embodiment, the J2ME application may periodically check for updates and inform the user that an upgrade is available. The user can choose to upgrade the application immediately, in which case the application starts downloading and installing updates. The user can choose to update the application by visiting the application download WAP site and initiating the update.

  In an embodiment, the application can use an SMS connection to receive update notifications via SMS, which causes the AMS of the mobile application facility 102 to execute the application and then the application provides the user with an update option. Can be provided.

  In an embodiment, an application can be installed or updated using a WAP push.

  In an embodiment, the BREW version client may not use all the mechanisms that the J2ME version uses for updates. In the BREW environment, an application can find an update by polling, and can use an SMS for the application to wake up the application and inform the user of the update. Users can download updates from the BREW provider.

  In an embodiment, the search facility 142 may process both structured data and unstructured data. Primary categories that must be completed when defining a feed file include: primary feed file attributes, file name description, header matrix description, trailer matrix description, detailed matrix description, non-traditional file name description (applicable) ) And feed generation schedule.

  In an embodiment, a data source may uniquely define a wireless provider 108 and a feed file for a given wireless provider 108 may be referenced under the data source of the given wireless provider 108. Is possible. A feed type can define a particular type or category of data that will be contained in a feed file. Depending on the primary feed type, it can include: logs (feed files that contain logged data), individuals (feed files that contain provider 108-specific member profile data), and decks (including content data) Feed file). Many derivations of deck data can exist, including (but not limited to) deck artist, deck handset, deck category, and deck language. The feed protocol can specify whether the feed is a request feed or a response feed. The protocol may define the intent of the transmitting wireless provider 108. The sending wireless provider 108 may request that a given feed be processed by the receiving provider 108. The sending provider 108 can send a feed in response to a previous feed received from the receiving provider 108 to complete the feed contract. A feed ID can be used to define a four part feed name that uniquely defines a given type of feed for a given provider 108. This four-part feed nomenclature can specify a sending partner ID, a receiving partner ID, a feed type, and a feed protocol (eg, “Acme_Povider_Log_Request”). The feed can be inbound or outbound. The definition of feed direction can help determine behavior in how the feed engine handles a given feed (such as the type of feed file directory generated for a given feed).

  In an embodiment, the document type can specify the physical structure of the feed file. The physical structure of the feed file can be defined in a fixed column format, a delimited column format, and / or an XML format. The columns defined for a given row type can have a fixed length. A given type of row can have a fixed length. For example, a feed file can consist of the following concentration line types: 0 or 1 header lines, 0 to many detail lines, and 0 or 1 trailer lines. Each row type can have a different fixed length. The columns defined for a row in a given feed can be separated by a single character delimiter (eg, bar “|”). Each row in the feed can represent a type of XML element. One header line or detail line can be defined by one element. A detail row can have many different types of row elements. Detail rows with more than one type of row element can be defined as variant rows in the feed document. Detail lines can constitute all lines between header lines and trailer lines in the feed file. A feed file can be defined as having one non-mutant row type or having more than one variant row type. If all of the detail rows in the feed file have exactly the same column structure, the detail row is said to be non-mutated. If some of the detail rows in the feed file have a different column structure than the other detail rows in the feed file, the detail rows are said to be mutated. A sequence number can be used to uniquely define a feed file name for a given provider 108. It is also possible to define the behavior of how the feed file is processed. The sequence number can be defined as incremental, incremental, or time stamped. If the sequence number is defined as incremental, each feed can continue from one feed to the next (increment is 1). This type of sequence number can be used when it is important to track or receive feeds in a strict order. If the sequence number is defined as gradual, each feed can have a sequence number that is 2 or more greater than the previous feed. If the sequence number is defined as a time stamp, each feed can be given a given time stamp as its sequence number. The sequence number can have a complete time stamp format of yyyyMMddHHmmss. Line delimiters can define one or more character types used to mark the end of a line. If the document type of the feed file is defined as delimited, the character delimiter can be defined as a token that divides each column in every row in a given feed file. The column delimiter can be a bar “|”.

  In an embodiment, the deck platform may serve as a center for operating the mobile search service provided by the wireless provider 108. The system interacts with portal management systems, billing systems, other delivery systems, and all other wireless provider 108 (internal or third party) systems necessary to provide end-to-end mobile search services. It is possible. As part of the overall search system, the deck can also provide management of the merchant's correlative characteristics (bid space, report access), and media and bearer agnostic search services (eg, 3G, 2.5G, MMS, SMS, downloadable content, streaming content) can be provided as a centralized interface.

  In an embodiment, the platform provides an alert and / or messaging system for the wireless provider 108 to operate an event that the wireless provider 108 may encounter during operation of the deck system. The severity level of each message can be presented in a range from an indeterminate severity to a “warning” severity level that can affect service. The fault manager can be used to define a common structure that describes possible solution element events and alerts. This structure can be generic and is intended to support all types of events. In addition, performance counters can record performance / security issues.

  In an embodiment, the deck may use the SNMP protocol as a means to send alerts and status events to the wireless provider 108 alarm and monitoring system. The wireless provider 108 can specify the network monitoring solution in use and the access details (SNMP server address and port) needed to establish such a connection and open a tunnel through its firewall system. SNMP traps can be reached. The deck can relay alarms using a standard MIB structure and can be adapted to any specific MIB structure. A web tool that provides wireless provider 108 with access to event content and alert messages can be hosted on a secure server.

  A feature of the present invention is that it provides a useful response to information entered in the mobile communication facility address bar 174 if the information does not properly correspond to an existing URL or other website reference. It is about. In an embodiment, a user of a mobile communication facility can enter information in the address bar 174 on the mobile communication facility, which can be a misspelled URL, an unknown URL, or the like. is there. In another situation, the user may enter a search term rather than a URL, thinking that the address bar 174 is a search query input facility. There are many reasons why incorrect information is entered in the address bar 174 of a mobile communication facility, and embodiments of the present invention serve to provide useful information to the user even after such erroneous information has been entered. It is.

  In an embodiment, the incorrect information entered in the address bar of the mobile communication facility is an incorrect or mistyped URL, does not correspond to the currently active web page, is a broken link, and does not exist It can be a page, or a website, URL, or other information that does not match other site instructions.

  FIG. 12 illustrates a prediction process associated with misinformation entered in the address bar 174 of the mobile communication facility 102. In this prediction process, the user can enter text into the address bar 174 of the mobile communication facility (1202). After entering the text, the user can initiate a search for a URL associated with the text (1204). Following the search request, the mobile communication facility may generate an associated site (1214) or generate an error if the URL is not found or otherwise available. It is possible (1212). If an error is returned, equipment designed to predict the desired site can be used. The site prediction facility may reside, for example, in a mobile communication facility, a wireless provider, or other related facility.

  Predictions associated with step 1218 include unambiguous equipment (eg, as described herein in connection with FIG. 1), correction equipment (eg, as described herein in connection with FIG. 1), Or it can be based on other equipment designed to predict the site that the user intends to visit. For example, text entered in the address bar 174 may not include “.com”, is mistyped, misspelled, or has a true extension of “.net”, or other Except for the fact that it contains incorrect extension information, it may be related to the URL correctly. The prediction facility associated with step 1218 may go through a process of adding or replacing extensions to find the relevant website. Another example of misinformation contained within the address bar 174 is that the text contains a mistype or other related to the prefix (for example, type “wwe.” Instead of “www.” Or before the URL (Enter a comma instead of a period). The predictive equipment associated with step 1218 may find the relevant website through the process of adding or replacing prefix information. As yet another example of misinformation contained in the address bar 174, the user may misspell the URL, enter a shortened URL, and enter a search term instead of the URL. The predictive equipment associated with step 1218 can go through a process of spell checking the text and correcting the text with what is considered the intended target site. In the process of predicting and correcting text for misdirected text input, the prediction facility may be described above with respect to corrections (eg, corrections, obscuring, and other techniques that help users target better search queries. Other techniques can be used to assist the user (eg, as described herein in connection with FIG. 1).

  Once a site is predicted via step 1218, the predicted site can be entered (1220) and presented on the mobile communication facility 102. The process of predicting a desired site (1218) may also include searching for the predicted site after prediction (1224). If the predicted site does not exist or does not respond, the prediction facility associated with the prediction step 1218 can refine the prediction and search again. This process can be repeated many times, for example, until a predicted site is found or until the process times out due to a preset timeout period.

  In an embodiment, the process for predicting a desired site from misinformation entered in the mobile communication facility address bar 174 received an indication that the site does not exist or does not respond to the misinformation (1212). Later, steps may be taken to predict the desired site (1218). The prediction (1218) may involve corrections, obscuring, or other techniques as described herein. For example, the prediction may involve using information related to the mobile communication facility (eg, mobile subscriber characteristic information) to assist in obscuring or correcting misinformation. Once the prediction is made, for example, the prediction is tested (1224) (eg, by searching for a relevant URL), the prediction is presented to the user as a suggestion (1222), or the site associated with the prediction is entered. Can be presented (1220).

  FIG. 13 illustrates a search process (1300) based on misinformation entered in the address bar 174 associated with the mobile communication facility 102. In this search process, the user can enter text in the address bar 174 of the mobile communication facility (1202). After entering the text, the user can initiate a search for a URL associated with the text (1204). Following the search request, the mobile communication facility may generate an associated site (1214) or generate an error if the URL is not found or otherwise available. It is possible (1212). If an error is returned, facilities designed to retrieve the desired site or other information related to the entered text can be used. The site search facility may reside, for example, in a mobile communication facility, a wireless provider, or other related facility.

  When an error 1212 or other indication that the desired site is not available, the text entered in the address bar 174 (eg, text entered in the search query facility as described in connection with FIG. 1) Can be used (1302) as a search query. For example, the text can be obscured if it is ambiguous, can be corrected (eg, checked and corrected for spelling), or suggestions for queries, obscured A modified or corrected query can be generated for the user. Once a search query, a corrected search query, or an unobfuscated search query is determined, it can then be used to perform a search for results (1304). The search can generate results and / or can generate suggestions or other relevant information (1308). For example, as disclosed in connection with other embodiments herein (eg, in connection with FIG. 1), search results or suggestions may be coordinated with information about mobile communication facility 102 (eg, mobile subscriber characteristic information). Can be generated. In an embodiment, algorithm facility 144 (as shown in connection with FIG. 1) may be used in conjunction with information about mobile communication facilities to better predict what the user is looking for. .

  In an embodiment, the process for retrieving information regarding misinformation entered in the address bar 174 of the mobile communication facility, after receiving an indication (1212) that a site does not exist or does not respond to the misinformation, Each step of generating a search query from the text entered in address bar 174 (1302) can be involved. The search query 1302 may involve corrections, obscuring, or other techniques as described herein. For example, the creation of a search query can involve using information related to the mobile communication facility (eg, mobile subscriber characteristic information) to assist in disambiguating or correcting misinformation. Once a search query is created, search results and / or suggestions and / or recommendations or other information related to the text entered in the address bar 174 can be presented to the user of the mobile communication facility. It is.

  FIG. 14 illustrates a search query process (1400) that is processed based on misinformation entered in the address bar 174 associated with the mobile communication facility 102. In this search process, the user can enter text in the address bar 174 of the mobile communication facility (1202). After entering the text, the user can initiate a search for a URL associated with the text (1204). Following the search request, the mobile communication facility may generate an associated site (1214) or generate an error if the URL is not found or otherwise available. It is possible (1212). If an error is returned, facilities designed to retrieve the desired site or other information related to the entered text can be used. The site search facility may reside, for example, in a mobile communication facility, a wireless provider, or other related facility.

  Text entered from the address bar 174 is processed through unambiguous equipment, correction equipment, or other equipment configured to modify the text into a form more suitable for searching on mobile communications equipment. It is possible (1402). The processed query can then be used as a search query (1404) to perform a search. Results, suggestions, and / or other information related to the processed query can be generated and displayed on a display device associated with the mobile communication facility 102.

  FIG. 15 illustrates a redirection process (1400) based on misinformation entered in the address bar 174 associated with the mobile communication facility 102. In this redirection process, the user can enter text in the address bar 174 of the mobile communication facility (1202). After entering the text, the user can initiate a search for a URL associated with the text (1204). Following the search request, the mobile communication facility may generate an associated site (1214) or generate an error if the URL is not found or otherwise available. It is possible (1212). If an error is returned, facilities designed to retrieve the desired site or other information related to the entered text can be used. The site search facility may reside, for example, in a mobile communication facility, a wireless provider, or other related facility.

  Following an error or other indication that the site is unavailable (1212), it is possible to select a site to be redirected (1502). The redirection 1502 may be based on a table, algorithm, or information related to the original unavailable site that indicates the correct site. For example, an unusable site can generate information indicating that a related site exists. For example, a referenced URL can be provided. Given this redirection information, the mobile communication facility can be redirected to a new site.

  In an embodiment, information about mobile communication facilities can be used to redirect a user to a redirected site. For example, the user may misspell the URL, and information about the mobile communication facility may indicate where the user intends to enter. For example, mobile feature information may include information that indicates that a user has recently viewed a site with a URL that closely resembles a mistyped URL, and the user may be presented with a previously visited site It is. In an embodiment, an indication that the entered URL is not available can be presented to the user, indicating that the process of proposing an alternative has been used.

  In embodiments, redirection, search, text processing, results presentation, suggestions, or other methods of managing information entered in the address bar of the mobile communication facility can be supported via the algorithm facility 144. is there. The algorithm facility 144 can use information about the mobile communication facility 102 in the process of determining the information that the user is most interested in. The algorithm facility can be a collaborative filter or a personal filter, for example, that can use information from the mobile feature database in the process of delivering targeted results to the user. is there.

  Another aspect of the invention relates to processing errors related to search queries and address queries entered on a mobile communication facility. In an embodiment, this error handling can be accomplished via software on the mobile communication facility. In an embodiment, the error handling may be accomplished via software located at a location remote from the mobile communication facility (eg, on a server associated with the wireless provider 108 or associated with the wireless communication facility 104). In an embodiment, the error handling may be performed using software processing, partly on the mobile communication facility and partly on a platform remote from the mobile communication facility.

  FIG. 16 shows an error handling method 1600 where the error handling is at least partially performed on the mobile communication facility 102. In this embodiment, the mobile communication facility can be used to communicate an address search request to the server facility (eg, in connection with the address entered in the address search bar on the mobile communication facility) (1602). ). The server can be, for example, a server associated with a wireless provider. If such an address or URL is not found, or if the found address is not active or causes other errors, an error can be generated at the mobile communication facility (1604) to indicate that It is. This error may be similar to the error described as error 1212 in connection with FIGS.

  When an error 1604 or the like is generated, the software platform on the mobile communication facility 102 can respond to the error in various ways (eg, error handling associated with FIGS. 12-15). For example, as shown in connection with FIGS. 12-15, the software on the mobile communication facility 102 predicts a desired site (1218), uses the text as a search query (1302), and further enters the entered text. Processing (1402), redirecting the mobile communication facility to another website (1502), or otherwise performing processing in response to error 1604. Following the error handling, the mobile communication facility can generate and communicate further requests for information (1608). This can be similar to the request for information described in connection with FIGS. For example, a request to enter a newly predicted website (eg, as described in connection with FIG. 12) can be made. Following the request to enter the newly predicted website, an error or the like can be generated and the process re-executed (1224). Finally, the mobile communication facility 102 can receive an indication of the predicted site or be presented with the predicted site. As another example, the new request 1608 can be formed as a search query, or after processing intended to serve a search engine as described in connection with FIGS. 13-14 (eg, It can be formed as an unambiguous query. As yet another example, the new request 1608 can be a redirected request as described in connection with FIG. It will be appreciated that the user can intentionally place a search query in the location box.

  FIG. 17 illustrates an error handling process 1700 where the error handling occurs at least partially away from the mobile communication facility 102. In this embodiment, the mobile communication facility is used to communicate an address search request 1704 (eg, in connection with the address entered in the address search bar on the mobile communication facility) to a server facility associated with the wireless provider 108. It is possible. The server can be, for example, a server that is under the control of a wireless provider, or other related server. If such an address or URL is not found, or if the found address is not active or causes other errors, generate an error 1704 on the server associated with the wireless provider 108 to indicate that Is possible. This error may be similar to the error described as error 1212 in connection with FIGS.

  When an error 1704 or the like is generated, the software platform on the server associated with the wireless provider 108 can respond to the error in various ways (eg, error handling associated with FIGS. 12-15). It is. For example, as shown in connection with FIGS. 12-15, the software on the server predicts the desired site (1218), uses the text as a search query (1302), and further processes the entered text. (1402) The mobile communication facility may be redirected to another website (1502) or otherwise processed in response to error 1704. Following the error handling, the server can generate and communicate further requests for information (1708). This can be similar to the request for information described in connection with FIGS. For example, a request to enter a newly predicted website (eg, as described in connection with FIG. 12) can be made. Following the request to enter the newly predicted website, an error or the like can be generated and the process re-executed (1224). Ultimately, the mobile communication facility 102 can receive an indication of the predicted site or present the predicted site. As another example, a new request 1708 can be formed as a search query, or processed (eg, non-processed) intended to serve a search engine as described in connection with FIGS. It can be formed as an obfuscated query. As yet another example, the new request 1608 can be a redirected request as described in connection with FIG.

  A feature of the present invention relates to the provision of sponsored drinks. In an embodiment, sponsor information (such as bid information, content to be presented when winning a bid, contact information, device compatibility information, profile targeted by the sponsor, location targeted by the sponsor, etc.) is provided to the sponsor. It is possible to provide an interface that allows input. For example, a sponsorship facility 162 (eg, as described with respect to FIGS. 1 and 2) can be adapted to a sponsorship input facility. The sponsorship facility 162 may also perform other functions related to providing sponsored drinks on the mobile communication facility. For example, the sponsorship facility 162 can facilitate the bidding process and / or present sponsored content to the mobile communication facility. In an embodiment, information about mobile communication facilities (eg, mobile subscriber characteristic information) can be used in a sponsor drink process.

  FIG. 18 shows a sponsored content facility 1800 where the mobile communication facility 102 is in communication with the wireless provider 108. Sponsorship facility 162 may be part of mobile search host facility 114 and sponsor input facility that allows sponsors to initiate the process of entering sponsored content, bids, search criteria, etc. 1804 included. The sponsorship facility 162 is configured to direct and / or provide sponsored content, a bid facility 1812 that handles a bidding process among multiple sponsors, a payment system 1810 that handles payment transactions related to sponsored content. Sponsored drink / content facilities 1808 may be included. The sponsor may be associated with a server 134 application configured to access the sponsored content database 128 and the sponsor payment facility 1802.

  In an embodiment, the sponsor may enter a bidding process to provide specific sponsored content to the mobile communication facility 102 via the sponsor input facility 1804. The sponsor can provide bid information (such as the highest bid for matching a specific keyword), content information, compatibility information, and the like. When the sponsor enters the sponsor process via the sponsor input facility 1804, the sponsor is in a position to display the sponsored content on the mobile communication facility in exchange for the bid amount. A user can enter a search query on the mobile communication facility 102 and the query is sent to the bid facility 1812 where a bidding process is performed to determine which sponsor's content is in the mobile communication facility. It is possible to determine what will be provided to 102. As a result of the bidding process, a successful bid for a particular sponsored content 128 can occur as identified by the successful bidder information originally indicated during the input process. For example, the sponsor may indicate that a link or other content 1808 should be presented to the mobile communication facility when making a successful bid.

  The sponsor can present the purchaseable content to the mobile communication facility 102, the user can purchase the content via the mobile communication facility 102, and the content via the wireless provider 108. It is possible to make a payment. For example, the content can be a downloadable ringtone, music file, video file, wallpaper, or the like. The sponsor may choose to provide billing processing for such content via the wireless provider billing facility 1810. This can provide a convenient, secure and / or trusted user transaction. Users can comfortably purchase content through their wireless providers. This is because the wireless provider can provide many of the appearances offered from known sources. This can generate a larger “walled garden” sensation from the user's perspective, allowing the user to search and / or receive such content on the open web. If the sponsor allows payment of content through the wireless provider's payment facility 1810, the wireless provider 108 may receive part of the user's payment (or other reward) in return for the billing service. Is possible.

  In an embodiment, sponsor payment facility 1802 may be used to make a payment for sponsored drinks that have been won and / or presented to mobile communication facility 102. For example, when sponsored content is awarded and / or presented to the mobile communication facility 102, the bid facility 1812 may request payment of the bid amount from the sponsor payment facility 1802. The sponsor payment facility 1802 may then process the payment to the wireless provider payment facility 1810, for example.

  FIG. 19 shows a sponsor input facility user interface 1900 that can be provided to a sponsor when the sponsor interacts with the sponsor input facility 1804. The user interface 1900 can include a reference input facility 1902 that allows a sponsor to input criteria that are important for bidding to place sponsored content. . For example, the criteria entered in the reference input facility 1902 are keywords, phrases, terms, technical terms, sms codes, user profiles, mobile communication equipment display types, mobile communication equipment types, telephone types, mobile communication equipment, mobile Communication equipment processor type or capability, mobile communication equipment operating system, mobile communication equipment third party software, mobile communication equipment platform features, mobile communication equipment audio system, location, user gender, user purchase history, user , Age, preferences, click history, phone history, time, day, mobile communication area code, user home address, home district, work address, work district, mobile subscriber characteristics, etc. Is possible.

  The user interface 1900 can also include a bid entry facility 1904. The bid entry facility can provide sponsors with the ability to enter bid amounts and corresponding bid criteria. For example, it is possible to associate the maximum bid amount with a criterion such as matching of keyword relevance. In an embodiment, the maximum bid can be associated with a simple match criterion (eg, keyword match, etc.), or associated with a more complex string or a string of weighted terms, events, or features. It is possible. For example, a sponsor can provide a maximum bid of $ 0.10 for one keyword match, but can provide a bid of $ 0.15 for a keyword and location combination, or a keyword, location, and phone $ 0.20 can be offered for any combination of these types. As another example, a sponsor may bid $ 0.15 for a bid associated with location and time when the search is an implicit search. Although specific examples of bid criteria related to bid amounts have been provided, criteria matches can be algorithmic, heuristic, based on weighted feature matches, algorithm-based matches, or any other type of rule It will be understood that any type of match is possible, including but not limited to, or other matches.

  In an embodiment, for sponsors who wish to present their content on a mobile communication facility, the sponsor includes, but is not limited to, advertisements, promotional guidance, discounts, etc. It is possible to present a plurality of menu formats for creation. For example, the menu system can provide sponsors with an input menu that allows sponsors to create titles for sponsor content (including URLs, street addresses, phone numbers, or other contact information). is there. Additional descriptive text can be entered in one line, one paragraph, and / or one page.

  In an embodiment, for a sponsor who wishes to present his content on a mobile communication facility, the sponsor may present multiple menu formats for selecting the type of mobile communication facility for which the sponsor wants to present the sponsor content. Is possible. For example, a sponsor may want to select a model of some mobile communication facility that is best suited for presenting the content due to technical requirements for presenting its content in an optimal state. Sponsors choose to present only on models of mobile communication equipment related to other user characteristics that they want to target (eg mobile phones that are known to be heavily used among college students) Is possible.

  In an embodiment, for a sponsor who wishes to present his content on a mobile communication facility, a plurality of menus for the sponsor to select a mobile communication facility platform and / or software type for which the sponsor content is to be presented. A format can be presented. For example, a sponsor may have content that requires a Java enabled device. For this reason, it may be desirable for the sponsor to choose to present the sponsor's content only on a mobile communication facility that supports Java.

  In embodiments, sponsors who wish to present their content on a mobile communication facility can be presented with multiple menu formats for selecting keywords and / or key phrases associated with the sponsor's information. is there. The menu may present an individual word, a list of words, and / or a phrase for which the sponsor can enter a bid amount. The bid amount can be a specific amount, amount range, or maximum amount that the sponsor is willing to pay to associate content with the word.

  In an embodiment, a keyword suggestion may be presented to a sponsor who wishes to present his content on a mobile communication facility based on keywords entered and / or selected by the sponsor. For example, a thesaurus can be used to automatically present additional keywords to the sponsor that are related to the keywords that the sponsor has indicated that they are interested in bidding.

  In embodiments, sponsors who wish to present their content on a mobile communication facility can be presented with multiple menu formats for selecting geographic variables to associate with the sponsor's information. is there. The menu can present individual area codes, city names, state names, country names, and locations that are entered by the user and / or GPS information derived from location equipment. It can be based on Geographic information can also be presented in connection with mobile subscriber characteristics. For example, sponsors engaged in the hotel business may be interested in presenting their content only to users who are in towns where they currently live or in places other than their normal work location.

  In an embodiment, a sponsor who wishes to present his content on a mobile communication facility may be presented with multiple menu formats for selecting demographic variables to associate with the sponsor's information. Is possible. The menu can present individual demographic variables contained in the mobile subscriber characteristics database such as age, gender, race, address, income, billing history, purchase history, etc. is there.

  In an embodiment, sponsor content may be displayed on the mobile communication facility in descending order based on the sponsor's bid amount.

  In an embodiment, it is possible to display on the mobile communication facility in descending order based on the amount of revenue derived from the sponsor.

  In an embodiment, sponsor content may be displayed and / or ordered on the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on using time as a reference.

  In an embodiment, sponsored content is displayed and / or ordered on the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on mobile subscriber characteristics (such as user, device type, geography, transaction, and / or history). Is possible.

  In an embodiment, sponsored content may be displayed and / or ordered on the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on the relevance of the sponsored content. For example, the relevance may be based on information included in sponsor content and keywords entered by the user at the query input facility 120. The relevance may be based on sponsor content and mobile subscriber characteristics (such as user, device type, geography, transaction, and / or history).

  In an embodiment, sponsor content may be displayed and / or ordered on the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on grouping or aggregation of mobile subscriber characteristics. For example, the sponsor's content can be displayed based on the user's age range (for example, 20-30 years old).

  In an embodiment, the payable amount as a result of the sponsor's billing process can be processed in the wireless provider's billing system. For example, a sponsor can sign a contract with a wireless provider to pay for any sponsored content presented when joining the wireless provider's billing system. The payment can be made directly from the sponsor to the wireless provider, for example. In an embodiment, a user of a mobile communication facility can interact with sponsored content (eg, click on a sponsored line) and conduct a transaction within the sponsored content (eg, the user Music downloads, ringtones, wallpapers, etc. can be purchased). In such an embodiment, the purchase price of the purchased content can be shown on the bill of the user's wireless provider rather than billed by the sponsor.

  In an embodiment, a user of a mobile communication facility can be categorized by mobile subscriber characteristics, device type, location, behavior history, transaction history, or a combination of other parameters, and the resulting classification is: It can be offered to sponsors in a menu format for bidding. For example, user characteristics can be statistically modeled within a customer base population of wireless providers who are most likely to purchase Caribbean cruise tickets. Once this model is known, all customers who have nearly the profile described by the model can be grouped into the “Caribbean Cruise” category. This category can then be included in the menu system along with other categories and presented to the sponsor for bidding. Swimwear companies, sunglasses companies, etc. are very interested in bidding to access the "Caribbean Cruise" category because users in the "Caribbean Cruise" category are likely to need their products there is a possibility. Summarization of many features (variables) used in the model into a single category allows the bidding process to be less time consuming for sponsors and can constitute a branded product It is. Furthermore, the statistical model can be constantly updated to adapt to changing user preferences.

  In an embodiment, the sponsor's website can be evaluated to determine the frequency with which keywords and / or key phrases appear. Once the frequency of the keyword and / or key phrase is known, a site relevance score can be derived that indicates the relevance of the keyword to the sponsor's website content. This relevance score can then be used to assist sponsors in bidding, thereby concentrating their funds on keywords and / or key phrases that are most relevant to their content. It becomes easy.

  In an embodiment, it is possible to automatically collect user behavior of a mobile communication facility and adjust the bid value in the bidding system to reflect the user behavior. For example, user calls, clicks, click-throughs, purchases, and volume optimization can be automated and used to change the minimum or maximum bid value associated with a keyword.

  In an embodiment, an editorial review process can be used to allow sponsors to assess the appropriateness of selecting criteria for associating their content. For example, it may be inappropriate for sponsors to associate adult content with keywords that are generally related to children's interests. The editorial process can help find and correct such inconsistencies.

  In an embodiment, an automated spidering tool may be used to periodically monitor changes in sponsor content and determine sponsor link reliability. For example, a sponsor may have a website to the extent that the sponsor's content previously associated with the keyword via the bidding process is no longer reliable (ie, the content no longer exists where the link led the user). May be updated. When this occurs, the system may send a warning to the sponsor indicating that the sponsor content link is not reliable enough. This can serve to improve the overall reliability of the system.

  As shown in FIG. 20, an advertisement 2004 receives a web page request from a query facility of a mobile communication facility 102, receives information related to the mobile communication facility 102, and information related to the mobile communication facility 102 It can be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on each step of associating at least one advertisement 2002a with a web page based at least in part. For example, a user of the mobile communication facility 102 can initiate a search query consisting of an explicit text query with the name of the musician. Possible search results that may be presented to the user's mobile communication facility 102 may include advertisements 2002a, 2002b and a website for the musician's CD, his performance video, and the like. Alternatively, the user of the mobile communication facility can enter an address request (eg, an Internet URL) requesting a specific website dedicated to the musician. The address request can then relate to advertisements and other websites related to the musician's CD, his performance video, and the like. Information about the mobile communication facility 102 (eg, its video streaming capabilities) is used to determine which of the advertisement / web page 2008 results can be successfully presented to the user's mobile communication facility 102 It is possible. That information can then be used to pair web pages and advertisements 2004 that can each be presented on the display device of the user's mobile communication facility 102.

  In an embodiment, an implicit query may be received from a user of mobile communication facility 102 and used to at least partially derive an association with advertisement 2004. For example, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, carrier business rules 130, or mobile communication facility 102 information, coupled with time of day, location, or similar circumstances, recommends a user to recommend a pair of related advertisements and web page 2008. Can be proposed. The recommended advertisement 2002 can be paired with a web page that is presented prior to, during, or after the display of the results of the advertisement 2002. The content request can be made by an implicit query request based at least in part on the mobile subscriber characteristics 112. For example, the user's mobile subscriber characteristics 112 may include the user's birthday. Thus, an implicit query can be generated on the user's birthday to select an advertisement 2004 regarding birthday celebrations, discounts on the customer's birthday, and the like. The content request can be made by an implicit query request based at least in part on the characteristics of the user's mobile communication facility 102. For example, if the mobile communication facility 102 type is related to demographics (eg, age), an implicit query is initiated to select an advertisement 2004 that may be related to a user of the mobile communication facility 102 type Is possible.

  In an embodiment, a user's previous search activity and search results may be used to generate an implicit query request for the user. Previous search activities may include transactions, search queries, website visits, and other activities initiated by the user on the mobile communication facility 102. The geographic location of the mobile communication facility 102 can generate an implicit query that includes (but is not limited to) products and services in the user's current geographic neighborhood. It is possible to generate an implicit query using the current time independently of or with other information. For example, the independent fact that it is noon can initiate an implicit query for a restaurant serving lunch. As in the restaurant example above, a similar process for generating meaningful recommendations can be applied to other services and products, such as transportation, food, theater. , Sports, entertainment, movie, company, workplace, bank, post office, mailing facility, gasoline, direction, location, location exploration, navigation, taxi, bus, train, automobile, airport, babysitter, service provider, product provision Such as store, drugstore, drive-through, bar, club, movie time, entertainment time, news, and local information.

  In an embodiment, advertisement 2002 may be presented to mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on information regarding mobile subscriber characteristics 112. This information may include the user's personal demographic variables (eg, age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, business location) stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics database 112. Address, billing address, credit information, family information, income range, date of birth range, place of birth, employer, job type, working days, affiliation, or other information as described in this document) Is possible. The mobile subscriber feature 112 can be associated with a personal filter. Mobile subscriber features can be used in conjunction with collaborative filters. Mobile subscriber features 112 can include a set of user features or can include a range of values. A certain range of user characteristics can be a certain range of user segments. The fixed range value of the user feature can be a fixed range of behavior or an age range.

  In an embodiment, mobile subscriber feature 112 may form a parameter that limits search results for advertisement 2002 to those associated with mobile subscriber feature 112 or a profile of multiple features. Thus, the display of one or more result sets for advertisement 2002 omits information, prioritizes information (eg, presents sponsor links before all others), and a subset of the search result set. Can be highlighted, or the display of information can be ordered based on the presence or absence of the mobile subscriber feature 112. Examples of typical elements that can be stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics database 112 include location, personal information about the user, web interaction, e-mail interaction, messaging interaction, billing history, payment history, typical Invoice amount, time, online interaction duration, online interaction count, family status, occupation, transaction, previously entered search query, location history, phone number, device identifier, previously downloaded content type, previously Listed content and visited sites.

  In an embodiment, at least one advertisement 2004 may be associated with at least one web page based at least in part on information related to a combination of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 and mobile communication facility 102 characteristics. . This information may provide an indication as to what the user may be looking for at a given location at a given time. For example, a user can be a means of transportation, food, theater, sports, entertainment, movies, company, work, bank, post office, mailing facility, gasoline, direction, location, location search, navigation, taxi, bus, train, car, You may be looking for airports, babysitters, service providers, merchandise providers, drug stores, drive-throughs, bars, clubs, movie times, entertainment times, news, and local information.

  In an embodiment, the advertisement 2004 may be presented to the mobile communication facility 102 based at least in part on information regarding the mobile communication facility 102. This information is compatible with a given type of mobile communication facility 102 and is suitable for presentation on or on the mobile communication facility 102 for advertisement 2002 search results. It is possible to form parameters that are limited to Thus, the display of one or more result sets for advertisement 2002 omits the information, prioritizes the information (eg, presents sponsor links before all others), and a subset of the search result set. Or the display of information may be ordered based on the presence or absence of the mobile communication facility 102 or the characteristics of the mobile communication facility 102. Examples of representative elements that can be stored in the mobile subscriber characteristics database 112 include search history, parental controls, or carrier business rules 130, display resolution, processing speed, audio capabilities, visual capabilities, and others The technical features of For example, the advertisement 2004 may only be associated with a model of some mobile communication facility 102 that is most suitable for presenting the content due to the technical requirements to present the content of the advertisement 2004 in an optimal state. Is possible. For example, the advertisement 2004 may have content that requires a Java enabled device. For this reason, it may be desirable for the advertisement 2004 to present the content only on a mobile communication facility that supports Java.

  In an embodiment, the compatibility of advertising and web page content with the mobile communication facility 102 may be determined at least in part by tracking multiple interactions of the mobile communication facility 102 with such content. Information about advertisements and web interactions can be stored in a database, and some of the information can include an identifier of at least one mobile communication facility 102 of the plurality of mobile communication facilities. It is possible to predict the compatibility of the mobile communication facility 102 with the content based in part on how many interactions with the content exist. The prediction of the compatibility of the mobile communication facility 102 with content may be based in part on how many interactions there have been in the user's past. The content can be a download, a program file, an executable file, a zip file, a compressed file, audio, and video. An advertisement or web interaction can be a click on a hyperlink, an instruction for downloaded content, and / or an instruction for a downloaded program.

  In an embodiment, the advertising content may be associated with web page content and at least one mobile subscriber feature 112 and / or at least one mobile communication facility 102 feature.

  In an embodiment, the advertisement 2004 may be associated with at least one web page based at least in part on information about the mobile communication provider. Information about mobile telecommunications providers can include video streams such as graphical trademarks, audible signals, recordings of people reading mobile slogan providers' slogan trademarks, unique pitches or combinations of pitches associated with mobile telecommunications providers, or audiovisual commercials Can be included (but is not limited to).

  In embodiments, past performance or other information regarding mobile communication facilities may be stored and aggregated on remote server 134 and database 138, wireless provider data facility 124, mobile communication facilities, or other similar facilities, And can be analyzed. Past executions include past content interaction, content download, audio content streaming, video content streaming, content contained in Java cookies, content contained in temporary Internet files stored on mobile communication facilities, past transactions Information etc. can be included (but not limited to).

  In an embodiment, the algorithm facility 144 is capable of executing an algorithm that includes an algorithm for associating information related to past executions of the mobile communication facility or other information regarding the mobile communication facility. For example, an algorithm facility may use an algorithm to determine the cumulative frequency of a given past execution (eg, downloading an MP3 file) within a single mobile communication facility 102 or a group of mobile communication facilities. It is possible to include. Content can be categorized into a yellow page type taxonomy, which can be mapped to past executions of the mobile communication facility 102 or a group of mobile communication facilities. The taxonomy can then be ordered according to a descending order of cumulative ranking associated with the mobile communication facility or group of mobile communication facilities. For example, as a result of applying such an algorithm to a user's mobile communication facility's past execution, a cumulative frequency ranking according to the content classification method shown below will occur (in this case, for example, each number is cumulative). (MP3: 92; Ringtone: 43; Online Musical Instruments Site: 16; Newspaper Website: 2; Business Weekly Website: 1). Based on this series of data, it is possible to infer the relevance of the content, and as a result, the content related to music (listening and playing) is given higher priority than the content related to news. Will be.

  In embodiments, the algorithm can also correlate past executions within a single mobile communication facility 102 or a group of mobile communication facilities. For example, the algorithm can calculate a correlation coefficient to describe the relationship between past executions of MP3 file downloads and concert ticket online purchases using the mobile communication facility 102. This factor can form the basis for the ordering of content presented to the mobile communication facility 102. For example, in the past execution of a single mobile communication facility or a group of mobile communication facilities, MP3 file download has a positive correlation with online concert ticket purchase with a factor of 0.23, while MP3 file download is A factor of 0.04 may be found to have a positive correlation with real estate listing downloads. This information is used to rank the relevance of content, and for those who have previously downloaded MP3s, content related to purchasing concert tickets is preferred over content related to real estate listings more frequently than content related to real estate listings. In particular, it can be presented in a display device 172 of the mobile communication facility that is prioritized over the list or excluded from the list. This information can also be used to infer the validity and possibility of content interaction. For example, a mobile communication facility 102 that has previously performed many MP3 downloads but has not purchased an online concert ticket receives ticket purchase content and / or receives ticket purchase content in preference to news content. Can be the strongest candidate.

  In embodiments, the algorithm types described above may also include information related to a mobile communication facility, capabilities of the mobile communication facility, a user associated with the mobile communication facility, an owner of the mobile communication facility, one or more mobile subscribers To assess content relevance, priority, positioning, placement, etc. based on characteristics, carrier information, or other information that can be used as a predictor of potential interaction with sponsored content Can be used. Mobile communication facility capabilities can include (but are not limited to) audio capabilities, video capabilities, visual capabilities, processing capabilities, screen capabilities, and the like. User characteristics can include (but are not limited to) user history information, demographic information, transaction history, location information, user billing information, personal filters, and the like. Mobile subscriber characteristics include user transaction history, user location, personal information about the user, user web interaction, e-mail interaction, messaging interaction, billing history, payment history, typical charges, time, online interaction time, Can include online interactions, family status, occupation, previous search query, location history, phone number, device identifier, previously downloaded content type, previously viewed content, visited site, etc. (However, it is not limited to these). Mobile subscriber characteristics can also include demographic information. Demographic information includes age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income range, date of birth, It can include (but is not limited to) the place of birth, user, job type, working days, or affiliation. Mobile service provider characteristics may include (but are not limited to) carrier business rules, geographic areas where mobile service provider services are available to consumers, and walled garden content. ).

  One aspect of the invention receives a website request 100 from a mobile carrier gateway 110, receives context information 120 about the requested website 100, associates the received context information 120 with mobile content 130, and A method having the steps of displaying the mobile content 130 together with the website 180 on the mobile communication facility 150.

  Mobile communication equipment 150 used to make website request 100 includes telephones, mobile phones, cellular phones, GSM phones, GPRS phones, WAP-enabled phones, satellite phones, WiFi phones, wireless devices, pagers, PDAs, etc. One or more of them can be used. The website request 100 can be sent via the mobile carrier gateway 110, which then initiates a context review request 160 for the requested website 180. The requested website 180 can be one or more of web pages, documents, images, video, audio, or other websites. The server 140 can access the website 180 in response to the context review request 160 and perform a context review 170 of the website 180. The result of the context review 170 can be an identification of the context information 120 associated with the website 180. The identified context information 120 can then be returned to the server 140. The context information 120 may include one or more of the following: a link, a link structure, an inbound link to a gear website, an outbound link from the website, a round trip link, text, Keywords, metadata, website usage patterns, website usage statistics, etc. For example, a user of a mobile communication facility 150 may execute a website request 100 for a schedule website 180 that includes an Amtrak train schedule from Boston, Massachusetts to New York, NY. Context information 120 related to Amtrak's timetable website includes keywords such as “travel”, “train”, “vacation”, “Boston”, and “New York”, and local cities in Boston and New York. An outbound link to typical weather or an inbound link from a travel agency website can be included. After identification, one or more portions of the context information 120 regarding the Amtrak timetable website may be returned to the server 140.

  Server 140 may receive context information 120 and then associate it with mobile content 130. Optionally, server 140 can store context information 120 associated with a particular website 180 to facilitate subsequent context review requests 160 originating from the same or different mobile subscribers. . Mobile content 130 may relate to one or more of the following: advertisements, sponsored content, sponsored calls, images, videos, text, search boxes, pay-per-click links, Pay-per-call link or other mobile content 130. For example, if the contextual information 120 is the keyword “vacation”, the associated mobile content 130 may be a search box for an airfare meta search engine, a promotion for a comprehensive resort in Cancun, or an exotic purpose. It can be a review of the ground. If the mobile content 130 is a search box, the search box may relate to a local site search box, an advertisement search box, a carrier portal search box, or other such search box. For example, a local site search box can provide a query for only the requested website 180, while a carrier portal search box can provide a query for a larger set of websites. It is.

  Mobile content 130 can also be optionally branded using a wireless carrier brand. For example, mobile content 130 is a search box using third-party search engine technology and has a representation representing a name, logo, trademark, slogan, graphic, audio, video, image, or other wireless carrier brand. It can be a search box.

  In order to deliver the appropriate mobile content 130 for the requested website to the mobile communication facility 150, the association between the received context information 120 and the mobile content 130 is based at least in part on the given relevance It is possible. For example, the relevance can be related to mobile subscriber characteristics. For example, if an elderly subscriber requests a website 180 and the contextual information 120 derived for the website 180 includes the term “vacation”, the relevant content 130 is Cancun. It is possible to make an advertisement about the elderly's voyage rather than an advertisement about the spring break.

  The relevance can also be based at least in part on the relationship between the context information 120 and the mobile content 130. For example, the relationship can be a similarity or dissimilarity between the context information 120 and the mobile content 130. Mobile content 130 that exhibits a higher similarity to contextual information than other mobile content 130 can be considered more relevant and is therefore displayed with the website 180 on the mobile communication facility 150. Is more likely. In contrast, mobile content 130 that is dissimilar to context information 120 may not be considered relevant and may have a lower priority for display. For example, the context information 120 may be an outbound link to a bookstore website (eg, Barnes & Noble, Border's). A link to a bookstore can be considered similar to the mobile content 130 that includes an Amazon.com search box or an advertisement about a popular author's latest work. The link to the bookstore can be considered dissimilar to the mobile content 130 that includes advertisements for flat-screen televisions.

  The relevancy may also be based at least in part on the stored contextual information 120 and / or the relationship between the mobile content 130 resulting from the previous website request 100 by the mobile subscriber and the current pool of mobile content 130. Is possible. The mobile content 130 to be delivered to the mobile communication facility 150 can be identified as relevant by association with the context information 120 from the website 180 previously viewed. For example, even if the current website request 100 is for an international news website, target mobile content 130 to be delivered based on previously derived context information 120 including “shopping” and “furniture”. It can be a search box for .com.

  Once the mobile content 130 is associated with the received context information 120, the mobile content 130 can be displayed on the mobile communication facility 150 along with the website 180. The mobile content 130 can be displayed with a gap from the website 180 or attached to the website 180. Optionally, the displayed mobile content 130 can be stored in the server 140.

  In some embodiments of the method, an opt-in function may be provided to an organization associated with the website 180, where the opt-in function registers the website 180 for automatic context syndication. Is. The context information 120 can be provided by the server 140 involved in sending the website 180 to the mobile communication facility 150. The server 140 may be one or more of a WAP server, a mobile application gateway, a WAP gateway, a proxy server, a web server, and the like.

  Although the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications and improvements thereto will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the spirit and scope of the present invention should not be limited by the above examples, but should be understood in a broad sense permitted by law.

  Users may consider relevant mobile content to be more useful than random mobile content. Therefore, mobile content associated with the user can have higher value for the content provider. This is because the user is more likely to interact with the content in a manner that is favorable for the provider's purpose (eg, performing a purchase or opt-in for a proposal). As a result, the distribution of relevant mobile content to users of the mobile communication facility 102 can benefit users, mobile service providers, and content providers.

  Delivery of relevant mobile content to a user can be associated with delivery of website or web page content to the mobile communication facility 102. By associating the distribution of relevant content with the distribution of web pages, the user of mobile communication facility 102 may already expect new information to be displayed on mobile communication facility 102. In addition, related mobile content can be related to a web page to be distributed, thereby enhancing the relevance of the mobile content to the user.

  A website or web page (and associated mobile content) can be distributed and displayed (or played as in video or audio) to the mobile communication facility 102 based on various actions and conditions. . One such action is for the user to explicitly request a website from the wireless provider 108. As a result of the request, the wireless provider 108 can select mobile content from various mobile content sources so that the selected mobile content is relevant to the user and / or website. .

  The various mobile content sources may include the Internet, wireless provider 108 data facility 124, content walled garden 132, advertiser data 174, sponsor 128, server 134, search facility 142, and sponsorship facility 162. Yes (but not limited to). As described herein, sponsorship facility 162 may provide some relevance matching of mobile subscriber characteristics 112 (eg, user behavior information) to sponsored mobile content. To facilitate relevance matching at the sponsorship facility 162, the wireless communication facility 104 may provide criteria such as mobile subscriber characteristics 112 or user behavior information, or location information 612, and the requested URL to the sponsorship facility. 162 can be provided.

  Mobile content can interact with the mobile communication facility 102 such that certain user interface elements of the mobile communication facility 102 allow the user to respond directly to the source of mobile content. Such interaction allows the mobile communication facility 102 to interact directly with the source of mobile content even while the mobile communication facility 102 is performing other functions (such as web browsing and voice calls). It is.

  In one example, the mobile communication facility 102 can include variable function keys within its user interface. When mobile content is received by the mobile communication facility 102, the variable function key can be an opt-in key for the mobile content proposal. The user can automatically opt in to the mobile content proposal by activating the variable function key. Appropriate user information can be provided to a website or mobile content provider to activate the user's consent or consent to opt-in for a proposal.

  Web pages can be delivered to the mobile communication facility 102 based on actions or conditions other than user requests. The web page may be associated with the mobile communication facility 102 in a call received or initiated by the mobile communication facility 102, a change in location of the mobile communication facility 102, power on the mobile communication facility 102, and the wireless search platform 100. Delivery can be based on actions, such as many other actions or conditions described herein. Mobile content can also be selected based at least in part on information associated with the action or condition. In one example, as a result of a user terminating a call with a consumer electronics retailer, a web page and associated mobile content that invites the user to view current special offers from competing consumer electronics retailers on the mobile communication facility 102. Can be displayed. In another example, the wireless provider 108 detects changes in the location of the mobile communication facility 102 and has associated mobile content including local restaurants based on local weather forecasts and relevance to user characteristics. It is possible to distribute web pages.

  Server 134 can be used to select mobile content for distribution that has relevance to the user. In one example, the user's history can include some or nearly all transactions initiated by the user from the mobile communication facility 102. In this user history, the user can specify that they have a preference or tendency to interact with mobile content related to jazz music. The user may also be executing multiple queries for jazz music. Therefore, the distribution of mobile content related to jazz music can be relevant to the user. Server 134 selects and stores various mobile content based on such types of relevance and makes it available to wireless provider 108 to facilitate delivery of relevant mobile content to the user. It is possible.

  The behavior information that can be associated with mobile content to establish relevance can be based on an individual user or a group of users. The group of users can be users having one or more features in common. The feature may relate to a user (user feature), mobile communication facility 102, location of mobile communication facility 102, time of day, or some other feature.

  Related mobile content can be advertisements or other types of mobile content, such as sponsored content, sponsored calls, search boxes, and the like. The relevant mobile content type may be selected based at least in part on the relevance to the user behavior information. A user may have indicated to mobile communication facility 102 explicitly or through certain actions that he prefers mobile content including both audio and video. This user behavior information can be used to select between similar mobile content to provide the user with the most relevant mobile content.

  The methods and systems for associating mobile content with behavioral information about a user of mobile communication facility 102 as disclosed herein can also be applied to select mobile content in relation to a website.

  In an embodiment, the content information may be weighted using interaction information about the mobile communication facility and the content ordered for presentation on the mobile communication facility based at least in part on the weighting. For example, the interaction information can be based on transaction events, purchase history, user history, user characteristics, user equipment, geographic location, time of day, expertise, occupation, income group, home address, and the like. A user who has made a number of online book purchases in the past week in relation to baseball, as a result of this past behavior, sports content is weighted as preferred and preferred on the user's mobile communication facility 102 Will be placed. Using this interactive information, content weighting and prioritization for users of other mobile communication facilities that share one or more attributes (eg, age, income, etc.) with the user who purchased the baseball book It is also possible to perform. Once dialog information is collected, all of the dialog information is stored and analyzed to derive weights for mobile content, and information about mobile subscriber characteristics, mobile communication facility characteristics, and other user related information It is possible to prioritize the presentation of content based on the above.

  In embodiments, mobile content includes downloadable content, sponsored drinks, URLs, e-mail addresses, FTP addresses, calls, and web page addresses, advertisements, sponsored content, audio streams, videos, graphic elements, etc. Is possible (but not limited to). In embodiments, information that can be related to dialogue information can be divided (eg, age range, income range, etc.).

  In an embodiment, mobile content interaction information can be derived from a mobile communication facility (phone, cellular phone, mobile phone, GSM phone, PDA, “pocket” personal computer, etc.).

  In an embodiment, the mobile content interaction information may be a plurality of mobile content interaction information. The mobile content weighting may be based on a plurality of mobile content interaction information.

  Interactive information about mobile content (eg, websites, downloadable content, sponsored drinks, sponsored calls, sponsored content, advertisements, search results, etc.) can be used to weight the content. Weighting is similar in nature to link analysis, but here the number of individual interactions with the content is used in the calculation to determine how popular or relevant the mobile content is. Is possible. In an embodiment, not all interactions with mobile content are weighted equally. A dialogue from a highly authorized user can be considered more relevant, i.e. it can be considered as an indication of the actual value of the mobile content, and therefore from this particular user. It is possible to provide great weight for the dialogue. For example, two users may interact with a particular piece of mobile content. The first user may have a small online history (since it is a relatively new user of a web service provided via the user's mobile communication facility). The first user can interact with the mobile content multiple times and the multiple interactions can be recorded and used in calculations to determine the popularity of the mobile content. The second user is a frequent user of web services via the user's mobile communication facility (eg, as determined through the mobile subscriber characteristics described elsewhere in this document). This user may have interacted with the mobile content only a limited number of times (eg, once or twice). This limited number of interactions can be used with a number of interactions of the first user to determine the popularity of the mobile content. However, several interactions of the second user give a high weight. This is due to the second user's status as a frequent web service user compared to the first user's status as a beginner, so that the second user is more authoritative in the calculation. Because it can be regarded. As a result, it is possible to greatly discount the interaction history of the first user with the mobile content and increase the reliability of several interactions from the second user. This can effectively reduce the popularity ranking of the mobile content compared to a calculation based simply on the number of interactions with the mobile content.

  In an embodiment, it is the user's visual authority to predict the value of the interaction that provides weight to the user's actual interaction with the mobile content. By using this user's authority to increase or decrease the weight of the user's interaction, the popularity, relevance, or other such parameters of the mobile content are determined from the authorized user rather than the user who happened to interact with the content. It is possible to place more emphasis on the dialogue. A user's authority is, for example, the user's user history, transaction history, online behavior, web service usage, mobile communication facility type, or other parameters that are tracked, monitored, evaluated, measured, It may be based on what is recorded or otherwise stored in association with the mobile communication facility (eg, mobile subscriber characteristics). Information trusted to assess a user's authority can be stored in a mobile communication facility associated with the user or remotely (eg, in a mobile subscriber characteristics database associated with a wireless provider). ) Can be stored. When stored at a wireless provider or other third party, the wireless provider may be an entity that provides the authority information or performs authority calculations.

  In embodiments, users of each mobile communication facility can be rated with a general and / or specific authority ranking. For example, a user has a history of using web services through his mobile communication facility and can be considered to have a high general authority ranking. The user may also have a history that suggests that the user is a frequent user of the local search system, so that the user has a high specific authority ranking for local mobile content interactions. It is possible to receive. In an embodiment, the general authority ranking is by a user of a web service, web content, website, transaction, purchase, download, view, listen, stream, or other such general web interaction. It can be based on use. In an embodiment, the particular authority ranking is a local interaction, an implicit interaction (an interaction resulting from an implicit search), a pay-per-call interaction, a sponsored drink interaction, an advertising interaction, a search results interaction, or other such It can be based on a more specific category of dialog, such as a specific category of dialog. In an embodiment, the specific authority ranking may be a specific interaction, such as an interaction with a specific telephone number, an interaction with a specific portion of content (eg, a known highest ranked content (such as the highest ranked advertisement, etc.)). It can be based on.

  Sponsors who use mobile content to sell products or services within wireless platform 100 may find it advantageous to obtain information about expected values that can be derived from the sponsored mobile content. Knowing the expected value for mobile content allows sponsors to select the funding opportunities most likely to generate profits. The expected value may help a sponsor allocate a budget to the advertising program based on the total profit expected to be drawn from the advertising program. It is possible to predict future consumer interactions with mobile content using behavioral criteria such as click-through volume and conversion volume. Economic criteria such as product price and margin can be used to show the economic consequences of associating a given product with behavioral criteria for mobile content. Expectation calculations can be beneficial to sponsors such as advertisers, wireless information providers, wireless carriers, wireless operators, and telecommunications providers.

  In an embodiment, the expected value calculation may indicate to the sponsor the expected benefits expected to be received by funding such as an advertising program. Such expected profit can be calculated by multiplying the click-through parameter for the mobile content, the conversion for the content, and the purchase price of the product that is the subject of the content. In this calculation, the click-through parameter can represent the cumulative number of times the content has been accessed (ie, “clicked”), the click-through rate, or other parameters related to the interaction with the content. A conversion can represent a cumulative number of transactions, such as purchases associated with the content, a transaction rate for the content, or other parameters associated with the transaction associated with the content. The purchase price may be a retail price suggested by the manufacturer, a price explicitly set by the content provider, a price specific to a particular user's conversion, or a product price resulting from some other pricing protocol. Is possible. The expected profit can also be calculated as a bid weighted profit obtained by multiplying the expected profit by the bid amount.

  In an embodiment, the expected value calculation may indicate an expected margin expected to be received by sponsors or wireless carriers through funding, such as an advertising program. Such expected margin calculation can be performed by multiplying the click-through for mobile content, the conversion for the content, and the margin of the product that is the subject of the content. Margins can include (but are not limited to) expected advertiser margins, expected wireless carrier margins, product-related margins, and the like. The expected margin can also be calculated as a bid weighted margin that is the expected margin multiplied by the bid amount.

  In an embodiment, the expected value calculation may indicate to the sponsor or wireless carrier the expected volume expected to be received by funding such as an advertising program. Such expected volume can be calculated by multiplying a bid for mobile content and a click-through for the content. Similarly, the expected conversion volume can be calculated by multiplying the volume related to mobile content and the conversion related to the content.

  In an embodiment, the expected value calculation is performed for a sponsor, wireless carrier, wireless operator, or telecommunications provider, the average time spent on the target website, and for the website by the user visiting the target website. It is possible to indicate the average depth of use.

  In an embodiment, the expected value calculation for mobile content may be divided according to characteristics for mobile communication facilities. For example, the expected value can be separated by features including but not limited to display capability, display size, display resolution, processing speed, audio capability, video capability, cache size, storage capability, memory capacity, etc. It is. In an embodiment, the expected value is also age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, date of birth It can also be divided by mobile subscriber characteristics including, but not limited to, place of birth, user, job title, working days, user history, user transactions, geographical location, and time of day. This divided expected value can provide information about expected values within a given divided range.

  An example of many possible examples of how the sponsor uses expected values is described below. A sponsor of the content funds the content that the sponsor thinks is most likely to be accessed by a person or organization with sufficient interest in the sponsor's product or service and result in a conversion (eg, purchase). There is a possibility of trying to provide. One of the main roles of market research is to gain insight into the consumer profile that is most relevant to past conversions, and to understand if the product of the provider is not well known at this time but may purchase it. To provide information on other consumer profiles that represent market share of development. For example, in traditional media such as television, sponsors may purchase market research regarding demographic profiles, viewership, average viewing time, etc. associated with a particular golden time home comedy. Based on previous market research that a sponsor may have with respect to past consumer profiles, the sponsor may determine whether the sponsor in the home comedy is based on the level of match between the home comedy viewer and the past consumer of the sponsor. It is possible to make a guess based on knowledge about the appropriateness of the content (for example, advertisement). The higher the match level, the higher the probability that a purchase will occur as a result of the advertisement, and the higher the expectation that a company will expect to get at that advertising cost. In addition, the more specific the consumer profile is described (eg, “area code = 90210” rather than “California”), the sponsor will more accurately target the consumer intended by the sponsor. And the expected value can be increased.

  In response to a mobile content search initiated by a user of the mobile communication facility 102, the mobile content provider may select sponsored content, advertisements, sponsor phone numbers, or other based at least in part on its relevance to the search query. Can be distributed to the mobile communication facility 102. In addition to selecting from various sponsored advertisements, the mobile content provider can also select sponsored content (such as advertisements) from various sources or mobile content inventory. Various sources of sponsored content may have unique configurations regarding costs, benefits to be drawn, walled garden restrictions, blacklisted content, whitelisted content, and the like. Thus, it may be advantageous for a mobile content provider to select mobile content from an available mobile content inventory based at least in part on optimizing profits for the mobile content provider.

  In an embodiment, the inter-inventory volume optimization method may include determining a mobile content inventory that provides a maximum click-through value. As an example, the first mobile content inventory may go through a higher percentage of ad impression bids than the second inventory. Thus, selecting mobile content from the first inventory may result in higher benefits when the content is presented to the mobile communication facility.

  Cross-inventory volume optimization of mobile content can help those who present that content generate higher profits than non-optimized content. The method and system for optimizing the volume of mobile content presentation on the mobile communication facility 102 can include various factors. One or more of the factors can be evaluated for optimization purposes. For example, the goal of volume optimization can be to generate the best chance of receiving a click-through benefit in connection with the presentation of mobile content. For this reason, content is driven by factors that move towards this goal (eg, click-through rates associated with mobile content, or the benefits derived for each click of mobile content, cost-per-thousand benefits, and cost-per-acquisition). Etc.) can be preferentially selected based at least in part. In another embodiment, the goal of cross-inventory volume optimization is to preferentially select mobile content that is most compatible with the mobile communication facility 102 based on criteria such as screen resolution, memory capacity, and video capability. It is possible.

  A method of determining which of the plurality of content inventory provides the largest value may include comparing impression bids proposed from each inventory and selecting the highest bid proposal. Alternatively, an ad with a low impression profit can be selected if it generates a high click-through profit and results in a large profit as a result of the click-through rate. In these examples, it can be seen how the optimization objective affects which of the factors associated with the advertisement is favorable.

  Selection of mobile content, such as advertisements, can be available for different products or services, each of which can have relevance to mobile search. The determination of which advertisements produce the greatest profit can include factors related to the advertisements. The factors may include (but are not limited to) advertisement popularity, click-through rate, content freshness, advertisement, or phone number. As an example, a very popular ad related to search is more likely than a related ad that is less popular due to the high likelihood that the popular ad will be seen, interacted, and generate a click-through. It will be able to provide optimal profit opportunities. In another example, an advertisement with a high click-through rate may provide a more optimal profit opportunity than an advertisement with a low click-through rate. This is because the advertiser pays a click-through bid for a higher percentage of impressions. The freshest (ie, more recently updated or verified) advertisements, sponsor phone numbers, or other sponsored content may also provide greater profit opportunities. In one example, the advertisement may present an event that has recently changed venues. Ads that are updated because the venue has changed may be more likely to provide click-through benefits than ads that show the old venue. Thus, an inter-inventory volume optimization method can include assessing advertisement popularity, click-through rate, or content freshness.

  Optimization of inter-inventory volume can include factors related to the user of the mobile communication facility 102 (such as user characteristics described herein). The user history used to optimize the volume between inventory is illustrated in the following example. The user history may include an indication related to the user's action when presented with an advertisement, sponsored content, and / or a sponsor's phone number. The history may indicate that the user often completes the sponsor's phone number rather than the sponsor's advertisement. Thus, the presentation of the sponsor's phone number to this user can optimize the profits generated. As a result, the inventory-to-inventory volume optimization method can preferentially select the sponsor's phone number rather than a mobile content item that is not phone number based for this user.

  The mode in which a user of the mobile communication facility 102 enters a search query can also be a factor in optimizing inter-inventory volume. The mobile communication facility 102 can have multiple distinct input modes (eg, voice, keypad, touch screen, camera, etc.) so that mobile content, advertisements, sponsored content, or sponsor's phone number The selection can be optimized based at least in part on the query input mode. For example, a user who issues a search query using keypad input is likely to see the mobile communication facility 102 instead of listening. As a result, when an advertisement with small display content and large audio content is selected, the volume associated with the content may be reduced compared to more visually based mobile content. However, the search query voice input can be indicative of users who prefer audio-based mobile content.

  An inter-inventory volume optimization method or system can combine multiple factors to optimize the benefits associated with presenting mobile content, advertisements, sponsored content, or sponsor phone numbers. Volume optimization can include factors related to users, mobile communication facilities 102, location, advertisements / content / numbers, profits (eg, impressions and click-through bids), payment terms, and the like. In one example, an English-speaking user may travel to Paris and enter a search query. The optimization method combines factors such as the user's language preference (English), location (Paris), payment terms (payment in US dollars), popularity (currently happening in France), and profit (impression bidding). Is possible. The above is just an example, and many other factor combinations are possible, and such factors can be used alone or in combination as part of an inter-inventory volume optimization method and system. .

  As described above, the wireless search platform 100 can be associated with a plurality of data sets from which a consumer profile can be derived, the consumer profile including content (eg, advertisements, sponsored content, sponsors). Phone number), derivation of an estimate of the expected value associated with the content, and an estimate of the expected value for the content divided by information about the mobile communication facility. By receiving information about the click-through amount and conversion amount related to the content, the sponsor can become an appropriate bid amount for the content and sponsor of the content based on the purchase price and profit margin of his product. It is possible to predict possible economic outcomes that will be drawn by. Wireless platform 100 may include information regarding wireless provider 108, mobile communication facility 102, mobile subscriber characteristics 112, location 110, and the like. As a result, sponsors can receive expected values for mobile content that they want to fund, divided by information about mobile communication facilities, and identify the most profitable groups for which they are investing content. is there.

  For example, a sponsor specializing in Boston Red Sox souvenirs uses expected data divided by information such as user device characteristics, demographics, and current location to determine which content and which population of mobile users Can be predicted to relate to the maximum expected value. The souvenir company will earn "more than $ 100,000 a year" and invest in content related to the highest click-through and conversion volume among "male" whose current location is "postal code" in Boston. It is possible to find that the highest expected value exists. This level of expectation split allows the company to identify and sponsor content that has the greatest economic benefit potential, thereby reducing or potentially reducing the profit for the company. No content sponsorship is minimized.

  In an embodiment, the sponsor may be offered an opportunity to bid to place content on the display device 172 and the user interface of the mobile communication facility based on predicted expectations associated with the placement of the content. Is possible. Such bids can occur in the form of an auction, a reverse auction, or a partially randomized auction. Content subject to the bidding process may include advertisements, sponsored drinks (such as URLs, email addresses, FTP addresses, or calls), advertisements, sponsored calls, audio streams, videos, and graphic elements) (But not limited to).

  In an embodiment, the content subject to the bidding process is a query page, a home page, a search page, a sponsored drink portion of the user interface, or a user interface that can be related to a set of search results or one specific result. It can be placed on one page of the face.

  The predicted expected value can be obtained by an expected value estimation facility. The expected value estimation equipment includes, for example, the bid amount, the position of the media item in the user interface, the presentation period of the media item in the user interface, and the user when the media item is placed in the user interface. The probability of seeing the media item, the probability that the user will interact with the media item when the media item is placed in the user interface, the probability that the user will see, interact with and / or execute a transaction associated with the media item; And an expected value calculation associated with one or more variables selected from the group consisting of transaction prices for bidders. In an embodiment, the expected value estimation facility may be dynamic in that the expected value estimate is automatically adjusted based on this new economic data as the bid changes. It is.

  In an embodiment, a bidder can pre-select a location within the display device 172 of a mobile communication facility where content is to be placed. Similarly, it is possible to select a time for displaying the content.

  In an embodiment, the probability that a user will view, interact with and / or execute transactions related to content is determined by the mobile subscriber characteristics 112, the type of mobile communication equipment 102, the characteristics of the mobile communication equipment 102, and the wireless platform 100. It can be based on other data types that can be made in part or related to it. Examples of mobile subscriber characteristics include age, gender, race, religion, area code, postal code, home address, work address, billing address, credit information, family information, income information, date of birth, This includes (but is not limited to) the place of birth, user, job type, working days, etc. Examples of types of mobile communication facilities 102 include (but are not limited to) telephones, cellular phones, mobile phones, GSM phones, PDAs, and / or “pocket” personal computers. Examples of features of the mobile communication facility 102 include (but are not limited to) display capability, display size, display resolution, processing speed, audio capability, video capability, cache size, storage capability, memory capacity, and the like.

  In an embodiment, the transaction price for the bidder (ie, the expected value for the bidder) may be based on one or more of the following: the price of the item described in the media item, the media The wholesale price of the item described in the item, the cost of the item described in the media item, the value of the user's attention to the media item, the value of the brand presented in the media item, the value due to the favor of the mobile subscriber , Values attributed to a number of items presented within the media item, benefits associated with transactions performed by the mobile subscriber in relation to interaction with the media item, mobile subscriber in connection with interaction with the media item Net income related to transactions executed by the company, and results of execution of transactions related to media items The probability that another transaction occurs with the bidders to. The value can be expressed as a net present value, a discount fee, or a discount value. The bidder can personally adjust the discount fee.

  In an embodiment, a bidder can enter data items related to one or more of the following: bid amount, location of media item in the user interface, media in the user interface The presentation period of the item, the probability that the user will see the media item when the media item is placed in the user interface, the probability that the user will interact with the media item when the media item is placed in the user interface, The probability that the user will execute a transaction related to the media item, and the transaction price for the bidder.

  As described above with respect to the bidding process for the presentation of content based at least in part on the expected expectations associated with the display of the content, the bidding process is based on the predicted volume associated with the display of the given content. It is possible to present opportunities for bidding. The volume estimation facility includes the bid amount, the position of the media item in the user interface, the presentation period of the media item in the user interface, and the user viewing the media item when the media item is placed in the user interface. The volume calculation associated with a variable selected from the group consisting of the probability, the probability that the user will interact with the media item when the media item is placed in the user interface, and the probability that the user will perform a transaction associated with the media item. It can be based on

  The mobile communication facility 102 can be associated with an account for completing a transaction, such as a financial transaction. The mobile communication facility 102 can set information that uniquely identifies an account to be used when making a purchase or other financial transaction using the mobile communication facility 102. The information can be an account number, serial number, an index into an account number database, or the like. The information can be encrypted, or otherwise in a mobile communication facility 102, data facility 118, or database or data facility (eg, any database or data facility associated with wireless search platform 100 (though these It is possible to store it securely within (). The information is capable of associating the mobile communication facility 102 with one or more accounts managed by a person or financial service organization. Purchases made using the mobile communication facility 102 can be charged directly to the user's account associated with the mobile communication facility 102 (e.g., the account where the user's monthly usage fee is charged). . By charging the user's account for the mobile communication facility 102 directly for the transaction, it is possible to eliminate a step in the transaction such as requiring the user to enter a credit card number, thereby enabling the transaction to be processed quickly. .

  When this transaction information is distributed to a financial service organization that maintains the user's account, the financial service organization can provide a response such as the account status or balance. If the information provided to the financial service organization also includes the required recipient and payment amount, the financial service organization can make an electronic payment of the amount to the recipient. . The financial service organization can request that a unique authorization code (such as a PIN code) be included in the information for making a payment. In this manner, financial transactions, such as performing payments for transactions completed via the mobile communication facility 102, can be performed using the mobile communication facility 102.

  A user of the mobile communication facility 102 can conduct various transactions in various ways via the mobile communication facility 102. Purchases, refunds, account transfers, bill payments, etc. can be made electronically via the mobile communication facility 102. Transactions using the mobile communication facility 102 may include features similar to credit card transactions with an over-the-counter PIN pad. As an example, account information, user authority to conduct transactions, and secure communications to a financial services organization can be combined at the mobile communication facility 102 without the need for a separate device. Account information may be stored in the mobile communication facility 102 or other database or data facility of the wireless search platform 100 as described herein. The mobile communication facility 102 can access account information, payee information, money amount, and user authority (eg, entered by the user via the mobile communication facility 102), and can record transaction record numbers. Is possible. The mobile communication facility 102 can combine such information and send it securely to a financial services organization to complete a financial transaction with a payment or other recipient. The financial service organization can be a wireless provider or some other organization associated with the wireless platform 100. The wireless provider can issue payments to the payee, and as part of the wireless carrier's regular billing cycle (eg, monthly bills sent to the user) related to the transaction. Can be included.

  Distribution of authority information to financial service organizations that maintain accounts can be performed in various ways.

  When performing a financial transaction via a web browser, a user can input account information such as an account number, identification information such as name and address, and PIN code information into a secure payment web page. The mobile communication facility 102 may allow a user to select to have the mobile communication facility 102 automatically enter the information when a secure payment web page is delivered to the mobile communication facility 102. Part or all of the information can be accessed. In one example, the mobile communication facility 102 can automatically enter account information and identification information and instruct the user to enter a PIN code associated with the account information. This provides a convenient way to use the mobile communication facility 102 to conduct transactions and pay for the transactions.

  Recipients, merchants, or other organizations that the user is willing to pay for may also be configured to receive text messages from the user with information necessary to make financial transactions and payments. The text message can include information similar to what the user provides in response to a written offer. Account information can be automatically entered into a text message by the mobile communication facility 102 when the user of the mobile communication facility 102 enters a valid PIN code. In one example, the user can select to send a text message using the mobile communication facility 102 user interface. The user may, for example, enter recipient information, select recipient information from the address field of a web page displayed on the mobile communication facility 102, respond to text messages from the recipient, and recipient Recipients can be selected from a list of addresses (such as an address book or directory list). The user may also enter text via one or more user interface functions of the mobile communication facility 102 (such as menu selections, keys on the keypad, voice commands, and other user interface functions described herein). It is possible to select account information to be included in the message. The user can send a text message to the recipient using the mobile communication facility 102. The recipient can then process the information to complete the transaction.

  In order to access account information via the mobile communication facility 102, the user can be instructed to enter the PIN code of the mobile communication facility 102. The input may be via any user interface function of the mobile communication facility 102 described herein, including but not limited to voice, touch screen, and the like. This PIN code may be the same as or different from the PIN code required to access the account. The PIN code of the mobile communication facility 102 can be set or adjusted by a menu or a command input by a user.

  The mobile communication facility 102 can be set by the user using the account information. The user can manually enter information using the menu of the mobile communication facility 102. The information can include identification information, account information, financial group information (address, phone, bank branch code, and any other information for conducting financial transactions with the financial group). Alternatively, the user can use the mobile communication facility 102 to contact the financial institution and have the financial institution's registration facility deliver the financial institution information to the mobile communication facility 102. The financial entity may be a wireless provider or some other entity associated with the wireless platform 100.

  To provide additional security to protect the user's account and financial institution information, the mobile communication facility 102 may refer to a multi-digit alphanumeric code or the like that can only be decrypted by the financial institution to identify the user's account. It is possible to maintain matters. Such code can be provided by the financial institution to the mobile communication facility 102 via various methods, including email, instant messaging, text messaging, web page, mobile content, voice mail, This includes, but is not limited to, sponsored calls and other methods for delivering information to the mobile communication facility 102 described herein. The multi-digit alphanumeric code can be requested by a financial institution to process any transaction using an account. The financial entity may be a wireless provider or some other entity associated with the wireless platform 100.

  The mobile communication facility 102 can facilitate execution of a transaction via a web page displayed on the mobile communication facility 102 by linking an account to payment information on the web page. A user can interact with the website using the mobile communication facility 102 to identify a product or service or multiple products or services or both for purchase. In one example, the website may offer various payment options to the user, including one or more options configured for use with the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the website can be preconfigured to facilitate payment through the mobile communication facility 102. One such payment option may include a reference such as an HTML link that a user can send to a financial institution for payment from an account. In this example, the HTML link may include electronic payment information that can be used by a financial institution to complete payment for a transaction. The mobile communication facility 102 can recognize the link as an electronic payment link and, when the link is activated by the user, can instruct the user to enter a PIN code for approving the transaction. It is possible to configure. Next, the mobile communication facility 102 provides electronic payment information from the link, user account information stored on the mobile communication facility 102, and a user authorization code (such as a PIN code) to a financial institution for payment. Can be performed. The financial entity may be a wireless provider or some other entity associated with the wireless platform 100.

  One alternative method by which a merchant or website can provide payment information to the mobile communication facility 102 is to provide the payment information in a text message, instant message, email, electronic fax, or document. Transmitting via other communication capabilities of the mobile communication facility 102 may be included. The mobile communication facility 102 can encrypt payment information, account information, and any other information transmitted to the financial institution. This example relates to a purchase from a website, but this does not limit or limit the use of the mobile communication facility 102 for transactions related to an account. All other types of transactions that can be performed by the mobile communication facility 102 are included in this disclosure.

  In an alternative method of paying for a transaction completed by the mobile communication facility 102, the merchant sends a payment request to the financial institution and sends a reference to the charge (eg, a bill record locator) to the mobile communication facility 102. It is possible. The user can send the record locator along with account information and user authority to a financial institution as an authorization to make a payment for the bill for the record locator. The financial entity may be a wireless provider or some other entity associated with the wireless platform 100.

  In an alternative method of making payments using the mobile communication facility 102, the user can authorize the mobile communication facility 102 to notify the financial institution that the financial institution has approved a payment request that has not yet been received. It is. As an example, a user can receive recipient information and provide the financial services organization with the information necessary to authorize payment from the account to the recipient. When the payee contacts the financial service organization and executes the transaction, the transaction is already approved. The financial entity may be a wireless provider or some other entity associated with the wireless platform 100.

  The association between the mobile communication facility 102 and the account can be linked to a unique feature (such as a serial number) of the mobile communication facility 102. Alternatively, the mobile communication facility 102 contains or accesses information that is not linked to a unique feature of the mobile communication facility 102 so that the information can be transferred between the mobile communication facilities 102. It is possible. In such a configuration, the user needs to provide a PIN code to allow account information to be accessed or transmitted.

  The wireless provider 108 can charge a user of the mobile communication facility 102 each time it uses the mobile communication facility 102 to conduct a transaction related to the account. Alternatively, the wireless provider 108 can collect a subscription fee, such as a monthly fee for a predetermined number of transactions (eg, unlimited number of transactions). A wireless provider can provide various subscription fees that relate the fee to the number of transactions (including variable rates based on the number of transactions). The fee may be based at least in part on the characteristics of the transaction (including transaction volume, recipients, financial service organizations, etc.). Fees associated with the transaction can be included in bills for other wireless provider 108 services or activities associated with the mobile communication facility 102. The billing can be a regular billing such as a monthly billing.

  The user can choose to pay monthly (or other frequency) bills through an account associated with the mobile communication facility 102. Such a selection may provide the user with several benefits, such as a reduced charge or an increased number of transactions for a given subscription. A user can use the mobile communication facility 102 to conduct a transaction with an account associated with the mobile communication facility 102 and pay for a charge for activities associated with the mobile communication facility 102. .

  Embodiments can provide methods and systems for indexing, searching, and displaying WAP and web results (URLs) in a single integrated result set by a search engine. In this case, the search result page may be composed of only a WAP URL, only a web URL, or a combination of both, based on factors including but not limited to information about mobile communication facilities. It is possible to provide an integrated result set. The order and blending of WAP URLs and web URLs can be based at least in part on information about the mobile communication facility from which the search query originated. Individual search results can be identified as WAP or web on the search results page.

  Embodiments can provide a method and system for accepting, converting, and storing content generated by a user based on the voice capture capabilities of a mobile communication facility. The captured voice data can be stored as audio or can be converted to text based on the capabilities of a mobile communication facility, network, or some other factor. The conversion and storage of the data can be done at either the client mobile communication facility or a network-based server. The captured review data can be associated with any one URL, a set of URLs, or can provide metadata that is displayed to the user of the mobile communication facility. The converted text-based data and one or more URLs or metadata associated therewith can be made available to a search application on a mobile communication facility, server, or wireless platform. .

  Embodiments can provide methods and systems for algorithmic and editorial detection of interactions between WAP sites and websites. The method and system can identify any website and / or URL associated with an indexed WAP site and / or URL, and using this relationship, metadata about the WAP site and / or URL. It is possible to strengthen. Information obtained from the website / URL and the information supporting the WAP site / URL associated therewith may include web page text, anchor text, title, page description, or some other information. This further information can then be used to help calculate the relevance between the mobile search query and the corresponding WAP URL. The system can also use web link structure analysis to augment and modify any link structure derived from crawling the WAP site.

  Embodiments can provide methods and systems for accessing, analyzing, and applying usage of mobile devices to create and improve relationships within social networks. The system establishes new relationships by accessing user-specific usage patterns on mobile communication facilities, including but not limited to incoming calls, outgoing calls, phone books, or other information And the strength of existing relationships in social networking applications can be increased. The information can be accessed, stored and shared based on rules defined by users of mobile communication facilities and / or mobile operators.

  Although the invention has been described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, other embodiments will be appreciated by those skilled in the art and all such variations, modifications, and substitutions are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure. . Accordingly, the invention should be understood by reference to the claims that are to be construed in the broadest sense permitted by law.

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Mobile content is reviewed, and the review generates a mobile content that is reviewed by a combination of algorithmic review and editorial review,
Determining the relevance of a search query based at least in part on information about the reviewed mobile content;
Presenting the reviewed mobile content on a mobile communication facility based at least in part on the relevance;
A method including each step.   The method of claim 1, wherein the editorial review includes categorization of content types.   The method of claim 1, wherein the editorial review includes blacklisting the mobile content.   The method of claim 3, wherein putting the mobile content on the blacklist prevents the mobile content from being presented to a mobile communication facility.   The method of claim 1, wherein the editorial review includes whitelisting the mobile content.   The method of claim 5, wherein the whitelist includes mobile content in a set of mobile content that can be presented to a mobile communication facility.   The method of claim 1, wherein the editorial review removes unwanted branches in the mobile content.   The method of claim 7, wherein the unwanted branch includes an incorrect link.   The method of claim 1, wherein the editorial review includes checking the validity of the mobile content.   The method of claim 9, wherein the validity is based at least in part on the presence of adult content in the mobile content.   The method of claim 9, wherein the validity is based at least in part on the presence of a foreign language in the mobile content.   The method of claim 9, wherein the validity is based at least in part on wireless carrier preferences.   The method of claim 1, wherein the editorial review includes increasing keyword relevance based at least on predetermined criteria.   The method of claim 13, wherein the criterion is a geographical location.   The method of claim 13, wherein the criterion is time.   The method of claim 13, wherein the criterion is a combination of keywords.   The method of claim 1, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of website content.   The method of claim 17, wherein the algorithmic review includes a review of an inbound link to the mobile content.   The method of claim 17, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of outbound links from the mobile content.   The method of claim 17, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of text of the mobile content.   The method of claim 17, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of keywords of the mobile content.   The method of claim 17, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of the mobile content link structure.   The method of claim 17, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of metadata associated with the mobile content.   The method of claim 1, wherein the mobile content is a website.   25. The method of claim 24, wherein the website is a web page.   The method of claim 1, wherein the association is a score.   The method of claim 1, wherein the review is a combination of editorial review and algorithmic review. A review facility configured to review mobile content, which is a combination of an algorithmic review and an editorial review to generate the reviewed mobile content Review equipment,
Equipment configured to determine relevance of a search query based at least in part on information about the reviewed mobile content;
A presentation facility configured to present the reviewed mobile content on a mobile communication facility based at least in part on the relevance.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the editorial review includes categorization of content types.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the editorial review includes blacklisting the mobile content.   32. The system of claim 30, wherein placing the mobile content on the blacklist prevents the mobile content from being presented to a mobile communication facility.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the editorial review includes whitelisting the mobile content.   35. The system of claim 32, wherein the whitelist includes mobile content in a set of mobile content that can be presented to a mobile communication facility.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the editorial review removes unwanted branches in the mobile content.   35. The system of claim 34, wherein the unwanted branch includes an incorrect link.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the editorial review includes checking the validity of the mobile content.   38. The system of claim 36, wherein the validity is based at least in part on the presence of adult content in the mobile content.   37. The system of claim 36, wherein the validity is based at least in part on the presence of a foreign language in the mobile content.   37. The system of claim 36, wherein the validity is based at least in part on wireless carrier preferences.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the editorial review includes increasing keyword relevance based at least on predetermined criteria.   41. The system of claim 40, wherein the criterion is a geographical location.   41. The system of claim 40, wherein the criterion is time.   41. The system of claim 40, wherein the criterion is a combination of keywords.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of website content.   45. The system of claim 44, wherein the algorithmic review includes a review of an inbound link to the mobile content.   45. The system of claim 44, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of outbound links from the mobile content.   45. The system of claim 44, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of the mobile content text.   45. The system of claim 44, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of the mobile content keywords.   45. The system of claim 44, wherein the algorithmic review comprises a review of the mobile content link structure.   45. The system of claim 44, wherein the algorithmic review includes a review of metadata associated with the mobile content.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the mobile content is a website.   52. The system of claim 51, wherein the website is a web page.   30. The system of claim 28, wherein the association is a score.

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