Search patent of the week: Thematic Search

It's time for another exciting Google patent. The discussed patent describe a Google patent for a "thematic search" system, which aims to enhance traditional web search results. This system generates concise summaries of passages from top-ranked documents related to a user's query and then clusters these summaries to form "themes". These themes, presented alongside regular search results, allow users to navigate subtopics without needing to manually refine their queries. The patent details the process of generating these themes, including summarization and clustering by a language model, and how themes are ranked based on factors like prominence and relevance. Furthermore, the sources outline real-world applications and SEO implications for content creators aiming to optimize their material for such a thematic search interface.https://www.kopp-online-marketing.com/patents-papers/thematic-search