IBM Assigned Patent for Search Engine Service Utilizing the Addition of Noise

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IBM has been assigned a patent developed by Benjamin S. Gerber for a "search engine service utilizing the addition of noise." This innovative method involves disguising user search terms by adding a plurality of faux search phrases, essentially creating a complex and misleading search query. The patent abstract explains the process, which includes using a phrase-reuse-table, a word-reuse-table, and a word-table to generate the faux search phrases. These phrases are then added to the real search terms and submitted to a search engine, with the aim of making the search more complex and difficult to analyze.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patent (8,086,621) was developed by Benjamin S. Gerber, a resident of Southfield, Michigan.
  • The method involves disguising user search terms by adding a plurality of faux search phrases.
  • The faux search phrases are generated using a phrase-reuse-table, a word-reuse-table, and a word-table.
  • The patent application was filed on December 30, 2008 (patent application number 12/345,996).
  • The method aims to add complexity to search queries and make them more difficult to analyze.
  • The patent has been assigned to Armonk, New York-based IBM.
  • The full-text of the patent can be found at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's website (http://patft.uspto.gov).

Statistics:

  • The patent number is 8,086,621.
  • The patent application number is 12/345,996.
  • The patent was filed on December 30, 2008.
  • The patent was assigned to IBM, a multinational technology and consulting company.

Sources:

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (http://patft.uspto.gov) - Patent Abstract (Patent 8,086,621 / Patent Application 12/345,996)
  • Patent number: 8,086,621, Patent application number: 12/345,996, Filing date: December 30, 2008