Clustering search results for mobile terminals

ABSTRACT

Mobile terminals such as cell phones are much more restricted in terms of input/output functionality and, therefore, some special techniques must be incorporated to enable them to be easily used for Web searching. Further, searching for a location name is related to a dazzling variety of topics. We relate these two factors to each other to yield a new search system for map and text information. Presenting search results as clusters is helpful for users, especially in a mobile environment. The system makes mobile web searching easier and more efficient.

REFERENCES

• 1: Yasukawa, M., Yokoo, H.: Related Terms Clustering for Enhancing the Comprehensibility of Web Search Results. DEXA, pp. 359--368, 2007.
• 2: Yahoo!JAPAN Developer Network, http://developer.yahoo.co.jp/

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
      H.4.3 Communications Applications
          Subjects: Information browsers

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.m Miscellaneous

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
web search