A patent that Google filed in December 2024 presents a close match to the Query Fan-Out technique that Google’s AI Mode uses. The patent, called Thematic Search, offers an idea of how AI Mode answers are generated and suggests new ways to think about content strategy. The patent describes a system that organizes related search … Read more
Google recently filed a new patent for a way to provide search results based on a user’s browsing and email history. The patent outlines a new way to search within the context of a search engine, within an email interface, and through a voice-based assistant (referred to in the patent as a voice-based dialog system). … Read more
Google was recently granted a patent on ranking web pages, which may offer insights into how AI Overviews ranks content. The patent describes a method for ranking pages based on what a user might be interested in next. Contextual Estimation Of Link Information Gain The name of the patent is Contextual Estimation Of Link Information … Read more
Back in 2012 Google applied for a patent called “Ranking Search Results” that shows how Google can use branded search queries as a ranking factor. The patent is about using branded search queries and navigational queries as ranking factors, plus a count of independent links. Although this patent is from 2012, it’s possible that it … Read more
There’s been a lot of speculation of what Navboost is but to my knowledge nobody has pinpointed an adequate patent that could be the original Navboost patent. This patent from 2004 closely aligns with Navboost So I took the few clues we have about it and identified a couple likely patents. The clues I was … Read more
As innovators and inventors, securing a patent is a significant milestone. However, the journey doesn’t end with the grant of a patent. Understanding and fulfilling patent maintenance fees is crucial to protecting intellectual property. Dive into this practical guide and become an expert in managing your patent maintenance fee payment. Understanding Patent Maintenance Fees Grasping … Read more
Imagine you have a true million-dollar idea. You know, a real world-changer. What would you do? Throw it on Shopify and start selling ASAP? Bury all evidence in the woods behind your house? You might want to protect your intellectual property by getting a US patent. The patent application process can be intimidating in its … Read more
Google patent US11769017B1, shared by X user @seostratega, focusing on “Generative Summaries for Search Results,” appears to lay the groundwork for Google’s SGE with the integration of generative AI search summaries. 🔴 BREAKING: Here’s Google’s patent behind Google’s SGE, their experimental search engine with AI generated results. This patent was filed on March 20th, a … Read more
Bill Slawski recently called attention to a patent that describes a way to apply generic ratings to content as part of a process of modifying search results. The patent applies to search results, media content, books, websites and games and describes a way to show modified search results where some of the results are blocked … Read more
