A machine-implemented search method comprises inputting a search query from a user, and before the query is executed, inputting from the user a weighting factor that has a specified relationship to the query. The method further includes initiating a search by causing the query to be applied according...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7945571?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7945571 - Application of weights to online search request
