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DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire women's basketball team looks to stay in contention for a share of the America East regular season title, hosting conference unbeaten University at Albany on Wednesday, Feb. 26 (7 p.m.) at Lundholm Gymnasium.
RADIO: WPKX-AM - 930 - Rochester, WGIR-AM - 610 - Manchester, Live Stream - Stretch - UNHWildcats.com
PLAY-BY-PLAY: Jim Jeannotte
COLOR COMMENTARY: Mike Murphy
SCOUTING ALBANY: The Great Danes enter the America East matchup with a 24-3 overall record and an unblemished 14-0 league mark. UAlbany has won 15 consecutive games, dating back to Jan. 4 at Northeastern (75-66). Furthermore, the Great Danes have won 37-straight conference games, tying the longest conference-winning streak in America East (Maine, 1995-1997) and Division I history (Hampton, 2012-present).
UAlbany claimed at least a share of the regular season title with an 86-35 victory over in-state rival Binghamton at SEFCU Arena on Feb. 19.
Sophomore forward Shereesha Richards led UAlbany with 20 points, eight rebounds and four steals in the win against the Bearcats. Junior center Megan Craig tallied 18 points and blocked two shots. Junior guard/forward Sarah Royals drained 16 points off the bench.
Richards leads the Great Danes with a conference-best 19.6 points per game. Craig and Royals also eclipse double figures in scoring per game, posting averages of 13.1 and 10.8 respectively. On the glass, Richards is UAlbany's top rebounder, snagging 9.4 rebounds per game.
Albany owns the top scoring offense (72.9 ppg) and defense (54.8 ppg) in America East this season. On the boards, the Great Danes have outrebounded their opponents 42.8 rpg to 28.5.
THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Wildcats are carrying a four-game unbeaten streak and have won 14 of their last 16 decisions. UNH enters the game with an 18-9 overall record and a 12-2 mark in conference play. New Hampshire trumped the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 78-71, at Lundholm Gymnasium on Feb. 22.
Sophomore forward Corinne Coia (North Smithfield, R.I.) scored 21 of her career-high 24 points in the second half on 9 of 10 shooting from the floor and 3 of 4 from the foul line to help the Wildcats erase a 38-31 halftime deficit. Senior guard Kelsey Hogan (Nashua, N.H.) scored 22 points on the strength of three 3-pointers and 7 of 8 shooting from the foul line. Junior guard Ariel Gaston (Toledo, Ohio) finished with seven points and nine rebounds while classmate Kaylee Kilpatrick (Saint John, New Brunswick) contributed eight points, six rebounds and three blocks.
The Wildcats were 28 of 68 from the field to log a .412 field goal percentage. UMass Lowell drained 28 of 65 from the floor for a .431 clip.
Coia and Hogan are team's top scorers, averaging 12.2 and 12.1 ppg respectively. Belanger paces the team in rebounding by averaging 6.5 rpg while notching 9.5 ppg.
New Hampshire accumulates 61.1 ppg while conceding 58.2. The Wildcats have broken even on the glass against their opponents by garnering 36.8 rpg.
BRACKETOLOGY: Here is what we know right now about the seeding for the upcoming America East women's basketball tournament at Albany's SEFCU Arena starting Friday, March 7:
- Albany is the No. 1 seed but has not clinched outright regular-season title:
- Albany can lose final two games to UNH & Stony Brook, making them 14-2 and would tie with UNH if they win out.
- Teams would have split regular-season meeting.
- Teams would have identical records against all other teams in the conference.
- Albany takes tiebreaker with 7-1 road conference record, UNH would be 6-2.
- New Hampshire will be either the No. 2 or No. 3 seed.
- Stony Brook will be either No. 2 or No. 3 seed.
- Hartford will be either the No. 4 or No. 5 seed and play Maine.
- Maine will be either the No. 4 or No. 5 seed and play Hartford.
- Vermont is the No. 6 seed.
- UMBC will be either the No. 7 or No. 8 seed.
- Binghamton will be either the No. 7 or No. 8 seed.
New Hampshire will hold the highest seed it has garnered to start the tournament for the first time since the 1998-99 season.
SILENT NIGHT: The women's basketball team is encouraging students to wear their best blue and white attire when the team hosts its first-ever 'Silent Night' game on March 1 (1 p.m.) against arch-rival Maine at Lundholm Gymnasium. Once the 10th point is scored, the crowd goes wild. The event will also feature a performer who will use sign language to present the United States National Anthem.
WILDCATS ON THE AIR: The Wildcat Sports Radio Network will broadcast a total of 13 UNH women's basketball regular-season games during the 2013-14 season and will air the games of the America East Championships. The Wildcat Sports Radio Network affiliates include:
WPKX-AM - 930 - Rochester
WGIR-AM - 610 - Manchester
Live Stream - Stretch - UNHWildcats.com
|Dec. 4
|Jan. 26
|at UMass Lowell
|Dec. 18
|Cleveland State
|Feb. 6
|Dec. 22
|Boston University
|Feb. 16
|Jan. 7
|Feb. 22
|UMass Lowell
|Jan. 11
|Stony Brook
|Feb. 26
|Jan. 20
|Mar. 1
A total of six regular-season games will be televised, including home games vs. Boston University, Stony Brook University, the University of Hartford, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and the University of Maine. Every game of the America East Championships will be streamed on ESPN3. Here is the complete schedule.
|Dec. 22
|Boston University
|WBIN (Comcast 18, Over the Air 50, Fios 6, DirecTV 50, Dish Network 50)
|Jan. 11
|Stony Brook
|Live Well Network (Comcast 288, Fios 466, Over the Air 50.2)
|Jan. 26
|at UMass Lowell
|Feb. 16
|Feb. 22
|UMass Lowell
|FOX College Sports Atlantic
|Mar. 1
FOX College Sports Atlantic
AMERICA EAST SLATE: The Wildcats boast the second-best conference record with a 12-2 mark in America East. After winning its first four league contests, UNH dropped its first conference decision against Albany on Jan. 23, 88-47. New Hampshire bounced back after the loss and won four consecutive games until the streak was snapped at Stony Brook in a 76-63 loss (Feb. 9). The 8-1 run marks the best nine-game conference stretch in program history. Since the loss against the Seawolves, the Wildcats have strung together its third four-game winning streak in America East play.
GUNNIN' FOR THE TITLE: New Hampshire has an opportunity to earn a share of the America East regular season title if UNH wins the last two regular season games. Furthermore, Albany would have to lose its last two games of the season as well. With a pair of UNH wins and Albany losses, the Wildcats would earn a share of the conference regular season championship for the first time since the 1984-85 season (11-16, 4-1 Seaboard Conference).
MO' WINS: Magarity has compiled a 18-9 record and a 12-2 mark in America East for the 2013-14 season thus far. The fourth-year head coach has set personal-bests in wins in a single season (18) and conference wins (12). The 2013-14 Wildcats have tallied the most wins overall and in conference play since the 1998-99 Wildcats (19-8, 13-5 AE). Here is a look the at the past seasons in program history with at least 18 wins:
1981-82 18-8
1982-83 23-7
1983-84 20-8
1987-88 19-8 (11-3)
1991-92 18-8 (9-4)
1992-93 18-8 (10-4)
1996-97 18-10 (14-4)
1998-99 19-8 (13-5)
2013-14 18-9 (12-2)*
* Coached by Maureen Magarity
REJUVENATED 'CATS: After a 1-5 mark in December and 4-7 overall, New Hampshire has won 14 of its last 16 games. UNH constructed an 8-1 record in the month of January, which matched the best record in the first month of the year since the 1991-92 Wildcats. In addition, the six wins in February are the most wins in the month since 1998-99 (6-2). New Hampshire strung together a season-high six-game winning streak from Jan. 3 to Jan. 20.
DOING 50 IN A 40: The Wildcats have logged a field goal percentage of at least .500 five times this season, most recently at Lundholm Gymnasium against Hartford (76-71; Feb. 18). When UNH collectively registers at least a .400 field goal percentage from the field, the Wildcats are 12-1 this season. Additionally, 12 of the 13 occurrences have happened in the 2014 calendar year and 10 against America East opponents.
WELCOME TO LUNDHOLM: The Wildcats have yet to be defeated in an America East contest when playing at home (6-0). The Wildcats have outscored their opponents on an average of 10.0 ppg in the six wins.
WHEN LEADING AT HALF: UNH has held a lead entering halftime on 13 occasions and has won all 13 games.
NAILBITERS: The Wildcats are 6-2 this season in games decided by five points or less. Additionally, UNH is 3-0 this year when games are decided in overtime. New Hampshire has surpassed its win total from last season (five) in games decided by five points or fewer.
WORKING OVERTIME: New Hampshire has found themselves in three overtime games this season and has won all three. UNH played in its first overtime game since January 2, 2013 (at Vermont), prevailing over the Brown University Bears in a 77-74 road victory on Jan. 3. It marked the first win in extra time for UNH since it defeated Binghamton on the road, 59-52, on Feb. 25, 2012. The Wildcats played in another overtime game just eight days later at home against Stony Brook (Jan. 11). The Wildcats were able to edge out the Seawolves, 71-68. New Hampshire played its third overtime of the season at home against Hartford (Feb. 16). The Wildcats prevailed over the Hawks, 76-71. UNH is 8-2 since Magarity took over the coaching duties in the 2010-11 season.
SPREADING THE WEALTH: New Hampshire is 6-0 when UNH has registered at least four different scorers with a minimum of 10 points in a game. Against Colgate (Nov. 25), the quartet of Hogan (15), Coia (14), Kristen Anderson (Greene Maine; 11) and Belanger (10) powered the 'Cats offense to a 63-58 victory. The Wildcats replicated the success against UMass Lowell (Jan. 26; 75-68) as Anderson led the way with 23 points followed by Belanger (18), Coia (12) and Hogan (12). Belanger paced the scoring quartet with 20 points in a 74-73 win over Maine (Jan. 29) on a last second floater. The sophomore guard was followed by Gaston (14), Hogan (14) and Kilpatrick (10). Belanger again spearheaded the scoring effort against Binghamton (Feb. 2) with 18 points in a 72-53. She was accompanied by Anderson (14), Coia (13) and Hogan (10). New Hampshire logged five scorers in double digits in an overtime win at home against Hartford (Feb. 16). Hogan paced the win over the Hawks with 17 points followed by Frankenberger (15), Gaston (14), Coia (12) and Belanger (11). It marked the first time since March 4, 2010 (65-50 win over Maine). UNH was paced by Kilpatrick with a season-high 17 points in a 71-50 win at Vermont (Feb. 19). She was followed by Coia (12), Gaston (11) and Belanger (10).
PICK YOUR POISON: The Wildcats have registered six different leading scorers this season. Anderson, Belanger, Coia, Gaston, Hogan and Kilpatrick have all led the team in points in a single game during the 2013-14 season. Coia has led the scoring for UNH on nine occasions, a team-high.
CRACKING THE CODE: Magarity has used just five different starting lineups this season. The starting five of Belanger, Coia, Frankenberger, Gaston and Hogan has been used eight times, all in winning efforts.
ECLIPSING 30: Anderson and Hogan have each tallied 30-point performances in overtime this season. The tandem is the first to accomplish 30-point efforts since the 2011-12 season. Against Brown (Jan. 3), Anderson registered 30 points in a 77-74 win. Hogan notched 35 points at home in a 71-68 victory over Stony Brook (Jan. 8). Both the 30-point efforts were career-highs for the guards. New Hampshire has two of the seven 30-point games around the conference this season.
HOGAN REACHING MILESTONES: Hogan became the 17th member in UNH women's basketball history to score at least 1,000 points in a collegiate career. The senior point guard reached the milestone with a 14-point performance in a 65-40 win at home against Vermont (Jan. 20). The last Wildcat to reach the honor was Denise Beliveau on Dec. 3, 2011. In her career, Hogan has accumulated 1,122 points to rank 11th all-time in program history. Furthermore, the guard reached the 300-assist milestone by dishing out three helpers in a losing effort against Cleveland State (Dec. 18; 65-50). Currently, Hogan has tallied 363 helpers in her career as a Wildcat to rank fourth all-time in UNH women's basketball history. Furthermore, Hogan started in her 100th game of her collegiate career as a Wildcat in the game against Hartford (Jan. 18). The senior guard and three-time co-captain has started in every game but one in her career.
TENACIOUS D: In the latest NCAA rankings, the Wildcats are tied for 25th in Division I by holding their opponents to 58.2 ppg. Furthermore, New Hampshire ranks 38th in the nation in field goal percentage defense (.367) and 29th in 3-point field goal percentage defense (.279). As of Feb. 25, the Wildcats boast the top spot in 3-point field goal percentage defense and defensive rebounds per game (26.9). Additionally, UNH ranks second in the America East in scoring defense and field goal percentage defense. This season, New Hampshire has limited its opponent to less than 60 points in 11 of 27 contests.
FROM THE CHARITY STRIPE: The Wildcats have eclipsed 20 free throws made in wins against NJIT (Nov. 13; 53-40), Yale (Jan. 7; 58-53), Stony Brook (Jan. 11; 77-74 OT), UMass Lowell (Jan. 26; 75-68) and Hartford (Feb. 16; 76-71 OT). In the game against the River Hawks, New Hampshire converted 16 consecutive free throws in the second half to notch the victory. New Hampshire boasts the second best free throw percentage in America East with a .730 clip on 336 of 460 shooting. This season, UNH is 13-1 when it attempts more free throws.
CAPTAIN HOGAN: Hogan is co-captain of the 2013-14 UNH Wildcats for a third consecutive season. Last year, she was a co-captain alongside Cari Reed. In the previous year, Hogan was co-captain with Denise Beliveau and started all 30 games. Hogan is a multiple threat in the backcourt – as the quarterback of the offense, she is strong on the dribble and an excellent passer; she is also an accurate jump shooter who led not only the team but the America East conference in 3-point field goal percentage (.446; 41 of 92) two years ago. In the conference opener against Stony Brook (Jan. 11), Hogan netted a career-high 35 points, including eight points in overtime to pace UNH in a 71-68 win. The 35 points is the most scored by a Wildcat this season. Before the game against the Seawolves, Hogan's season-high in scoring was 17 in a 67-60 loss at Bryant (Dec. 1). In a second match against SBU, Hogan paced all scorers with 25 points in a 76-63 losing effort (Feb. 9). The senior co-captain notched a 22-point effort in a 78-71 win against UMass Lowell on Feb. 22. The guard ranks second on the team and ninth in America East in scoring with 12.1 ppg. Hogan has reached double digits in points in 17 of 27 games this season. The senior guard became the 17th member of the 1,000-point club, reaching the milestone in a win against Vermont (60-45; Jan. 20).
COIA DESTROYER: Coia ranks first on the team in scoring and eighth in America East with 12.2 ppg this season. Furthermore, she leads the team in field goal percentage with a .492 clip to rank fourth in the conference. The 6-foot-4 forward has reached double digits in points in 20 of 26 games this season, a team-high. She has recorded a team-high five double-doubles this season, most recently registering a career-high 24 points and 10 rebounds in a 78-71 win against UMass Lowell (Feb. 22).
E-BOMB: Belanger has notched a pair of 20-point performances this season. The guard set a career-high 20 points with 16 coming in the first half in an overtime win at Brown (Jan. 3). Belanger matched her career-high of 20 points, which included the game-winning basket with 0.9 seconds left in a 74-73 win over Maine (Jan. 29). The sophomore recorded her first double-double of her collegiate career (18 points, 10 rebounds) in a victory at UMass Lowell on Jan. 26 (75-68). On the road against Binghamton (Feb. 12), Belanger set a new career-high with five steals while pitching in 16 points in a 64-46 victory. Currently, the guard leads the team in rebounds and ranks seventh in America East, averaging 6.5 rpg.
KAYLEE KILLA: Kilpatrick was named co-captain for the 2013-14 season by Magarity and leads the Wildcats in blocks (39), a new season-high. Between Dec. 7 to Jan. 11, the 6-foot-4 forward tallied at least one block in seven consecutive games. Furthermore, Kilpatrick is tied for the team lead in double-doubles with five with Coia. The junior has also raised her free throw percentage by 17.2 percentage points this season from the previous year. In her collegiate career, Kilpatrick forward has compiled a .727 free throw percentage. In a road loss at Bryant on Dec. 1 (61-67), she notched a then season-high 15 points. Kilpatrick racked up a career-high five blocks as part of a double-double effort (11 points, 10 rebounds) in a win against Yale (Jan. 7; 58-53). The junior recorded game-highs in points (14), rebounds (eight) and assists (four) in a 46-35 win against UMBC (Feb. 6). Kilpatrick was one rebound shy of a double-double with 14 points and nine boards in a winning effort at Binghamton (Feb. 12). Kilpatrick set a new season-high in scoring with 17 points in a 71-50 road victory at Vermont (Feb. 19).
DOUBLE TROUBLE: New Hampshire has recorded a double-double in 10 of 27 games this season. Kilpatrick and Coia leads all players in double-doubles with five. Belanger recorded her first collegiate double-double (18 points, 10 rebounds) in a win at UMass Lowell (Jan. 27; 75-68). Gaston also notched her first career double-double in a 76-71 win over Hartford (Feb. 16) in extra time. UNH is 8-2 when a player registers a double-double.
CEDAR POINT: Gaston has eclipsed her single-season high of 3-pointers in just 10 games and has matched a career-high of three treys on two occasions. The junior registered a breakout second half against Binghamton (Feb. 12) in a 64-46 win. Gaston went 8 of 8 from the floor and added a pair of free throws to register a career-high 19 points to pace UNH in the win. Furthermore, the guard tallied a personal-best five steals against the Bearcats. On the passing front, she recorded a career-high six assists in a win at UMBC (Jan. 15; 60-47). Gaston leads the 'Cats in assist/turnover ratio (1.4) and ranks sixth in the conference. The junior guard registered her first career double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds) in a 76-71 win against Hartford (Feb. 16) in overtime. Gaston has reached double digits in scoring in three of the last four games.
THEY CALL ME GERM: Frankenberger has played in every game this season and has started in 14 contests. The forward/guard recorded the game-tying shot from beyond the arc in the come from behind win against the Hawks. The senior eclipsed double figures in scoring with 13 points at UMBC (Jan. 15) in a 59-50 win. Frankenberger posted a career-high 15 points in an overtime win (76-71) against Hartford on Feb. 16. Frankenberger has posted a season-high in scoring with 113 points (4.2 ppg).
SHE'S A FRESHMAN: Anderson became the first Wildcat freshman to register at least 30 points in a 77-74 overtime win at Brown on Jan. 3. Before Anderson, Kris Kenney was the last Wildcat to accomplish the feat on Feb. 7, 1986 at home against Boston University. The first year guard was 10 of 16 from the field and 6-for-9 from 3-point range to notch 30 points against the Bears. Anderson also notched a 23-point performance off the bench in a 75-68 win at UMass Lowell (Jan. 26). Anderson is second on the squad in 3-point field goals made (27).
K-MART: Sophomore forward Kendall Martenet (Waukesha, Wis.) has come off the bench in 22 of 27 games this season. After sitting out the month of November with an injury, the 6-foot-2 forward has appeared in every game since. Martenet posted career-highs in points (seven) and minutes played (17) as part of a 64-46 win at Binghamton (Feb. 12). The sophomore came off the bench and netted six points to power a come-from-behind win at Harford on Jan. 18 (61-56). On the glass, she tied a personal-best six rebounds in a 72-53 victory over Binghamton (Feb. 2).
WIPING GLASS: Belanger, Coia, Gaston and Kilpatrick have recorded at least 10 rebounds in a game this season. As a team, UNH is 14-1 when it controls the rebounding advantage. Belanger has led the 'Cats on the glass 10 times this season.
'CATS RECEIVE AMERICA EAST RECOGNITION: The UNH women's basketball team has been garnered four conference awards during the 2013-14 season.
Gaston was named as the America East Player of the Week on Feb. 17. The junior point guard registered 16.5 points and 3.7 rebounds while averaging 37.5 minutes per game in a pair of wins for UNH in the week. In a 64-46 victory at Binghamton University (Feb. 12), the junior point guard earned career-highs in points (19) and steals (five). Gaston poured in all of her points in the second half on 8 of 8 shooting from the field and draining a pair of free throws. At home against the University of Hartford (Feb. 16) in a 76-71 overtime win, Gaston earned her first career double-double on 14 points and a personal-best 11 rebounds. The point guard also orchestrated the Wildcat offense to a .489 field goal percentage with a game-high five assists.
Belanger was tabbed as the America East Player of the Week on Feb. 3. She averaged 18 points and 5.5 rebounds in a pair of wins for UNH in wins against the University of Maine (Jan. 29) and Binghamton University (Feb. 2). In the 74-73 win against Maine, the sophomore guard matched her career-high with 20 points, including the game-winning floater with 0.9 seconds left in regulation. Furthermore, Belanger set a new career-high in steals with four swipes. Posting a 72-53 victory against Binghamton, Belanger paced the Wildcats in scoring and on the glass with 16 points and seven rebounds. In addition, she dished out a personal-best five assists.
Anderson was selected as the America East Rookie of the Week, the conference announced on Jan. 6. The freshman guard is the first Wildcat to garner the honor since Hogan received the award on Jan. 3, 2011. Anderson tallied a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds, including nine points in overtime to power the Wildcats over the Brown University Bears, 77-74 (Jan. 3). The performance marked the first time a freshman garnered at least 30 points in a game since all-time UNH leading scorer Kris Kinney notched 33 against Boston University on Feb. 6, 1986.
Hogan was named to the 2013-14 America East Preseason All-Conference Team on Oct. 15. The lone Wildcat representative, Hogan is the leading returner for the Wildcats in scoring this season, averaging 9.8 ppg in 2012-13. Powering UNH to its first conference semifinal appearance since 2005, the guard hit the game-winning trey as time expired to defeat Stony Brook in the quarterfinals, 49-46. Additionally, Hogan's 3-point buzzer beater was voted amongst the fans as the 2012-13 America East Moment of the Year. The senior captain logged in 32.9 minutes per game and dished out 73 assists last season, a team-high.
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS: The University of New Hampshire women's basketball team was ranked fourth in the 2013-14 America East Preseason Coaches' Poll, announced on Wednesday, Oct. 16. UNH received 46 points, including one first place vote behind the University at Albany (64 points; eight first-place votes), University of Hartford (54) and Stony Brook University (48). The University of Vermont (30), University of Maine (27), UMBC (24) Binghamton University (23) and the University of Massachusetts Lowell (8) round out the nine-team poll.
MILESTONE WATCH: Hogan became the 17th member of the 1,000-point club in a 65-40 victory over Vermont on Jan. 20, 2014. Currently, Hogan ranks 11th all-time in UNH women's basketball history with 1,100 points. The senior guard also ranks in the top five in career assists and 3-pointers made. Kilpatrick has also cracked the top ten in career blocks. Here is a look at the career lists:
|1. Amy Simpson
|2. Heidi Plencner
|3. Cari Reed
|1. Kelly Karil
|2. Whitney Edwards
|3. Martha Morrison
|1. Kris Kinney
|2. Laura Seiden
|3. Sheila Danker
|4. Maren Matthias
|5. Orsi Farkas
|6. Denise Beliveau
|7. Danielle Clark
|8. Candace Williams
|9. Theresa Redmond
|10. Pam Brandell
|1. Denise Higgins
|2. Maren Matthias
| 2000-04
| Jill McDonald
|4. Pam Brandell
|5. Ray Williams
BASKETBALL ON THE GO: The America East Conference and NeuLion have collaborated to bring fans complete game coverage of all America East basketball games. The portal, AmericaEast.tv, brings fans exclusive content as well as live events, free of charge on both web and mobile platforms. UNH will be broadcasted on AmericaEast.tv at every home game as well as away contests at conference institutions.
MARKED IMPROVEMENT: Under Magarity, New Hampshire improved its win total seven games from the 2010-11 (nine victories) to 2011-12 seasons (16 victories) to tie the second-highest margin of improvement in program history. UNH also saw a seven-game improvement from 1998 (12) to 1999 (19), while the highest mark of eight games was from 1991 (10) to 1992 (18). Magarity has already surpassed her win tally (18) from last season (12) with two regular season games remaining this season.
LEADER OF THE 'CAT PACK: The 2013-14 season marks the fourth season for Magarity, who became the sixth head coach in program history in May 2010 and the youngest coach of a Division I team – men's or women's – in the country. Magarity quickly made a positive impact on the program with a 37-52 record in her first three seasons; in comparison, UNH was a combined 33-87 the four years prior to her arrival. Last season, Magarity led the Wildcats to their first appearances in the America East semifinals since 2005, topping Stony Brook 49-46 on a buzzer-beater trey. In just her second year at the helm in Durham, Magarity guided the Wildcats to their second postseason appearance (beyond conference postseason play) in the program's 37-year history when UNH advanced to the 2012 Women's Basketball Invitational. New Hampshire finished the year with a 16-14 overall record to mark the team's first winning season since 2006 and most wins since 2002. In her first season, Magarity led the Wildcats to a 9-20 overall record and they doubled their conference wins from the previous season.
500 AND COUNTING: Now in its 39th year as a varsity program, the University of New Hampshire women's basketball team has an overall record of 530-509 for a .510 winning percentage. UNH recorded the 500th victory in program history Feb. 22, 2012 with a 65-53 win against Maine on Senior Day at Lundholm Gym. Here is a look at the century milestones:
|at Yale
|at Boston U.
|Stony Brook
COACH HOGAN?: Hogan was selected as one of the 50 members of the 2014 class that will attend the 12th annual WBCA "So You Want to be a Coach" program, announced Thursday, Feb. 6.
Participants will attend a three-day workshop that will be held in conjunction with the annual WBCA National Convention, which takes place Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6, at the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Final Four in Nashville, Tenn.
The objectives of the "So You Want To Be A Coach" program are to increase the understanding and application of skills necessary to secure coaching positions in women's basketball. Furthermore, the workshop aims to increase the understanding and awareness of competencies necessary for success in coaching, introduce female basketball players to coaches and administrators and raise awareness of the existing talent pool of female basketball players who have a passion and interest in coaching the game of women's basketball.
Participants must have exhausted their final year of basketball eligibility at a four-year institution or have graduated within the past year. In addition, the candidate's head coach must be an active WBCA member and nominate them. Each participant is selected based on her academics, contributions to women's basketball on and off the court, professional resume and a written recommendation from her head coach.
DUE NEXT: The Wildcats conclude their regular season at Lundholm Gymnasium on Saturday, March 1 (1 p.m.) hosting the University of Maine for Senior Day. In addition, New Hampshire will conduct its first-ever 'Silent Night' game. The game will be televised on Fox College Sports Atlantic. For tickets, visit UNHWildcats.com or call (603) 862-4000.


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Three straight wins, including an impressive 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur last time out, have fired Liverpool into the race for UEFA Champions League qualification - or a Europa League place at worst.
The Reds are still seven points off the pace at present, but Rodgers says they will be ready to pounce if those above them start to wobble heading down the final straight.
He said: "The teams above will know they can't be making any slip-ups - not only because of us, but for themselves.
"This is the stage of the season when you want to win games, and you have to win them.
"Our recent run of form shows without doubt we're a team which is improving and developing.
"The result against Tottenham showed the further enhancement of that, and we have to maintain that form to keep moving forward."
Rodgers added: "People know now we're a different team compared to the start of the season, for sure.
"There is a different mentality now, but there is no point in us getting carried away and looking too far ahead.
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Via Syracuse.com - some SU players, and you have to think Scoop is a given since he's taken his sneaker game to an all new level this year, will be rocking some Jordan Melo Nikes on Friday night against the Indiana State Sycamores. While we are all too old and sedentary here at T3I to pull these off, that doesn't stop us from appreciating how cool these shoes look.
Of course, being gentlemen who are getting up there in years (we're ancient) we've learned fashion is cyclical. Here are a pair of Nikes I wore playing high school hoops...and if you doubt, even for a second, that I once swapped one shoe with a guy on our team who had a green pair (red and green - team colors) then you've underestimated me, because I more certainly did that. God I can't imagine being a teenager again.


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From the Pro: Understanding backspin has its advantages
Only the expert players can hit "pro backspin."
Athletes who play "ball sports" control their shots with spin. Whether you are a pitcher or play tennis, Pingpong or soccer, spin is in.
Golfers control their shots with backspin. Backspin is easy to create. The ball will not fly without it.
To create backspin, golfers must strike the ball below its equator with a descending swing. The concept of brushing the ground at the moment of impact helps.
The grooves on the clubface actually grab the ball and "help" spin it backward, thereby creating lift.
It helps enormously if you can contact the ball the instant before your club strikes the ground.
Golfers often mistake "pro backspin" with their own backspin. Expert golfers can sometimes make the ball back up when hitting a green.
Most ordinary golfers don't get this result.
When you see the pros on TV make the ball "sizzle" upon landing that is due to the softer balls they use, the condition of the fairways and greens, but mostly because of their ability to precisely strike the ball at the correct angle of impact.
Wedges and short irons produce the most backspin.
— Joe Buttitta teaches golf at Westlake golf course. He can be reached at 208-1467.
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Bob Schieffer has ended his long tenure as host of the CBS Sunday morning news show "Face the Nation" after 24 years.
Sideshow Bob, who is a recurring character on the animated TV series "The Simpsons", will finally achieve his goal of killing Bart Simpson on the show's Halloween episode.
Bob Belden, a jazz musician, composer and producer who was the first American musician to perform in Iran since its 1979 revolution, has died in New York City.
"Fuller House" will focus on DJ Tanner (Cameron-Bure) and her three kids, along with her sister Stephanie (Sweetin) and neighbor Kimmy Gibbler (Barber).
Coming in as an outsider to head the 175 year old Dun & Bradstreet as president and CEO, Bob Carrigan is making the 175 year old company more customer centric.
The Govt has further extended the term of BoB's interim MD & CEO for 3 months, while BoI will be headed by its ED B P Sharma for the same duration.
'BOB is a 'BUY' call with a target of Rs 162 and a stop loss of Rs 148'
A round-up of those whose worth went up or down this week: Saurav Ganguly (Up), Narendra Modi (Down) and Bob Hewitt (Down).


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It's Time for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to Bid Adieu to Doc Sadler
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Considering that this article is directly following a one point Nebraska victory, I'm sure some of you will think this is an odd time to call for a head coach's head... Read More »
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When Christian Standhardinger first arrived at the University of Nebraska he had two things of note: 1. A Berlin Wall-sized amount of potential, and 2. A curious resemblance to Michael Jackson ... Read More »
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Nebraska's never been good at basketball. In fact, some might say they've always been bad. But at least they haven't been the worst. At least until now... Read More »
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: Nebraska has been synonymous with mediocrity in basketball in the 2000's. What's changed? They've gone from mediocre to laughingstock... Read More »
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Husker basketball has been the marquee program for Big 12 mediocrity for as long as I can remember. Even under Danny Nee Nebraska suffered the fate of a team overshadowed by a competing program that ... Read More »


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Echoing Green, the world's leading angel investor in start-up social entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the ZOOM Foundation that will provide seed capital and critical support to some of the best next generation leaders working on innovations in mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
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Over the past twenty-five years, we have seen our Fellows inspire, mentor and partner with one another building upon the impact of Fellows that have come before them. This new class of 2013 Echoing Green and Black Male Achievement Fellows is no exception.
Last night, past and present generations of Fellows like Wendy Kopp, Angel Taveras, Sasha Chanoff, Vikram Akula, and Chris Bradford poignantly brought to life the power of the Echoing Green community. Read more.
On October 3, 2012, Open Society Foundations Campaign for Black Male Achievement hosted The Innovation and Impact Forum at the Grand Hyatt New York City. The event included over 200 attendees from the philanthropic sector, the business community, community based organizations, and noted influencers in the Black Male Achievement field. Read More.
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Patient Comments: Scabies - Symptoms
What symptoms and signs did you experience with your scabies rash?
Comment from: Bijouxsha, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: April 23
I contracted scabies at the gym. I noticed a man with weird spots all over his legs and we were using the same machines. About four weeks later, I had a pimple-like spot on my forearm. I thought it was a pimple and squeezed it. It created a huge crater and only pus (or so I thought) came out. Then I began to get areas of irritation all over my body. The worst area was in my armpit – the itching at night was horrible. After two weeks, I figured out it was scabies. Here is how I got rid of them: Permethrin 5% cream. Change sheets daily. If I sat on furniture, I sat on a sheet and then washed it. I also got some tea tree oil and mixed 1 part tea tree oil with 4 parts vitamin E oil and coated myself in it every night for the past few weeks. I slept in full clothing, including socks on my hands. I also put tea tree oil in my hair, just to be sure. My husband and I reinfected each other several times, but eventually we got rid of them. I itched for another month afterwards, but stopped getting the red bumpy areas within a few days. This was the worst month of my life, and I spent nearly $300 between the doctor, water bills, bandages, and creams, etc.
Comment from: Mary, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: April 17
I don't know where I got scabies. I have a friend who had lice and I sat in his car for a little while. I got red bites on one leg and used some old medication for lice that I kept when my husband had it while he was homeless 10 years ago. It went away and I was fine, until I put the same pants back on that I wore when I was in my friend's car. Of course, the pants were washed and dried, and were clean – or so I thought. Then I got bites on my shoulders and back. That was two months ago, and I have been using permethrin 5%. I go back to the doctor tomorrow and I hope she gives me a pill for it. It's horrible to have this. I never had this when I was homeless as a teen. I am clean, shower daily, and I still have this. I will try the Lysol treatment. I have seen there is a natural treatment for it, but it is about $80. I'm thinking of ordering it if this doesn't go away. I do have three cats but I read that it couldn't be from them. I'd like to get rid of these soon.
Comment from: What's in common, 55-64 Female (Patient) Published: March 22
I have been infected with scabies for about three months. At first we thought they were bed bugs and I had professionals out to treat our home. I still got bites in the middle of the night and woke up in pain. I've experienced terrible anxiety and it's been like fighting a war. I know how all of you feel. My husband has not been infected, but we moved him into the guest bedroom and he's been there since. Show your doctor the spots or take pictures of the really bad spots. Wash your clothes and bedding every day in sulfur—you can find it at a drug store. Wash your hair and treat it if you need to. I'd like to know how we got these "monsters" in the first place? I had 80 bites on one leg. I have a dog and am around horses, livestock and hay in a barn every day.
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At first I noticed a severe itching on my ring finger, along w/ white bumps all down the side of it. (This was 2-3 weeks after contact w/ person who infected me). Then, gradually, I noticed itching beyond normal. I thought nothing of it. Then 6-8 weeks after contact, all my symptoms came on. Severe itching. Then a rash, then I noticed the "tracks" last. Some were red, 1/2 inch long, sometimes with 2-3 lines directly above them. Some tracks/burrows were white bumpy and approximately 1/2 - an inch long. Also were thin white lines. Very thin, about 1/2 inch long. The tracks came last and that's when I figured out what I had & it's been hell sense. It takes trial and error, but they can be eradicated.
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I'm 17 years old and had probably been itching for 3 months straight not knowing it was scabies. I had been to 3 different doctors and they all had different reasons, eczema allergies or just a simple body rash. My entire body was infected after several weeks and as you can imagine took forever to get into the dermatologist. I was shocked how quickly the doctor was to say scabies after she saw just one bump and how all three of the other doctors were oblivious the condition even after I pointed scabies out to them. She prescribed me with permethrin cream 5 % and hydroxyzine 25mg Safe to say with any skin condition I would go straight to a dermatologist.
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Severe itching under my breast, itching on my hands, burning rashes that appeared for no reason & my body was very hot in isolated. Three in a row bites (which are consistent with bed bugs so I delayed treatment and sprayed 91% alcohol. It felt like dust mites. i saw alot of what appeared to be dust particles around clothing that caused me severe itching! Appetite has also been suppressed as a result of mites. It also noticed that mites like to lay eggs on a crevices of your flesh. I am fair skinned bi-racial african American with facial freckles the bumps on my body is light brown & it egg nest on my back looks like a ringworm more so in a circle with tiny bumps inside (not in a ring)
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Styrbjörn Engström letter to Duane Hanson, 1975 Apr. 10
Physical Details: Letter : 2 p. : handwritten, ill. ; 30 x 21 cm.
Sender: Styrbjörn Engström
Recipient: Duane Hanson (1925-1996)
Description: Fan letter from Engström to Hanson. Engström expresses his admiration of Hanson's work, and asks if they could meet when Engström visits America.
Forms part of: Duane Hanson papers, 1935-2006
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation: Styrbjörn Engström letter to Duane Hanson, 1975 Apr. 10
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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 to the weighting factor, and returning a result of the search to the user. The weighting factor may represent, for example, a weight to be given to one of multiple information sources that are available to be searched in response to the query, such as an online search engine or a merchant online commerce web site. Alternatively, the weighting factor may represent a weight to be given to a term in the query.
1. A machine-implemented search method comprising:
inputting a search query from a user, the search query including a plurality of elements;
enabling the user to specify a first weighting factor for weighting an element in the search query before the search query is executed;
enabling the user to group two or more of the plurality of elements into one or more categories before the search query is executed;
enabling the user to specify a second weighting factor for weighting a category of the one or more categories before the search query is executed;
initiating a search by causing the search query to be executed according to the first weighting factor and the second weighting factor;
returning a result of the search to the user
using the first weighting factor to build a historical record of user modifications of default search query weighting factors;
analyzing the historical record;
based on a result of analyzing the historical record, determining a default weighting factor to use for a future search query; and
in response to a predetermined user input, causing a plurality of different suggested weighting factor paradigms to be outputted to a user, each said paradigm indicating a manner of selecting one or more weighting factors for a search query, each said paradigm chosen to emphasize a different particular preference set.
2. A method as recited in
3. A method as recited in
4. A processing system comprising:
a processor;
a network interface, coupled to the processor, through which to communicate over a network with a terminal device used by a consumer; and
a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processing system to perform a process that comprises:
inputting a search query from a user, the search query including a plurality of elements;
before the search query is executed, inputting from the user a first weighting factor for weighting an element of the plurality of elements in the search query;
enabling the user to group two or more of the plurality of elements into one or more categories before the search query is executed;
enabling the user to specify a second weighting factor for weighting a category of the one or more categories before the search query is executed;
initiating a search by causing the query to be executed according to the first weighting factor and the second weighting factor;
returning a result of the search to the user
using the first weighting factor to build a historical record of user modifications of default search query weighting factors;
analyzing the historical record;
based on a result of analyzing the historical record, determining a default weighting factor to use for a future search query; and
in response to a predetermined user input, causing a plurality of different suggested weighting factor paradigms to be outputted to the user, each said paradigm indicating a manner of selecting one or more weighting factors for a search query, each said paradigm chosen to emphasize a different particular preference set.
5. A processing system as recited in
6. A processing system as recited in
7. A processing system as recited in
8. A machine-implemented method comprising:
inputting a search query from a user, the search query including a plurality of information comparison fields to be used in comparing results of a search;
enabling the user to specify a first weighting factor for weighting an information comparison field of the plurality of information comparison fields in the search query, before the search query is executed;
enabling the user to group two or more of the plurality of information comparison fields into one or more categories before the search query is executed;
enabling the user to specify one or more second weighting factors for weighting each category of the one or more categories before the search query is executed;
initiating a search by causing the search query to be executed according to the first weighting factor and each said second weighting factor;
causing a result of the search to be returned to the user
using the first weighting factor to build a historical record of user modifications of default search query weighting factors;
analyzing the historical record;
based on a result of analyzing the historical record, determining a default weighting factor to use for a future search query; and
in response to a predetermined user input, causing a plurality of different suggested weighting factor paradigms to be outputted to the user, each said paradigm indicating a manner of selecting one or more weighting factors for a search query, each
said paradigm chosen to emphasize a different particular preference set.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to online commerce and search systems, and more particularly, to a technique for applying weights to a search request (query).
2. Description of the Related Art
Online shopping systems, or "shop bots," provide consumers with the ability to perform a price comparison for a specific product. A shop bot will search its database for the specified product, the product's price, and a few other pieces of information. The shop bot then returns the results of the query to the user, typically ranking the return results based on the price each merchant specifies for the product. Often the lowest price is given the highest ranking. However, some shop bots limit merchant access to those merchants who have paid the shop bot a fee for being included in their rankings.
Examples of available shop bots include Junglee™ which provides a consumer with the ability to specify a product and receive a search return ranking merchants who list the product as for sale. The ranking is based solely on price of the product.
Another shop bot is MySimon™ which provides a similar search return ranking merchants based on price of the offered goods. Merchants can distinguish themselves from other merchants by purchasing links to the merchants' web site, promotional advertising, or logos.
Still another shop bot is pcOrder.com which provides information on price and compatibility of computer products from affiliated manufacturers and distributors. Several web sites, including "Shop the Web" from Amazon.com do rating and providing recommendations on sites. These sites are limited to ranking based on offered price and do not include the total price to the consumer, including the costs of shipping and handling which can vary widely among different merchants. Some merchants have begun the practice of offering low prices on the product and including high shipping and handling charges. In this manner some merchants have sought to manipulate existing shop bots which only rank based on offered price of the product, and not the total price for the product delivered to the consumer.
Some web sites allow for ranking by consumers. Sites such as Compare.net allow a consumer to select and compare offerings from different merchants or manufacturers, and the consumer may select a ranking button which allows the consumer to respond in survey fashion to which product the consumer would most likely purchase. The disadvantage of such web sites is that they only present data to the consumer and then let the consumer perform the difficult task of making a comparison. In this manner the site does little for the consumer. What the site does do is present and collect survey information for use by merchants and manufacturers.
Another online service aimed at providing consumers with information is BizRate™. Bizrate collects information through consumer questionnaires at the point of purchase and through independent testing. Bizrate uses this information in rating, such as gold or silver, a merchant. The collection of information through point of purchase questionnaires necessitates the cooperation and approval of the merchant. Not surprisingly, merchants who do not score well on these surveys have an incentive not to continue participating.
While some web sites seek to compile information on multiple merchants, other sites provide consumers with information on their specific product. Sites such as those run by Dell™ and Gmbuypower.com help a consumer select a product and see how the customization of the product effects the price, but these sites do not allow for customization of comparing between different merchants offering similar goods. Such sites often present data on their offered product in manner that is most favorable to the merchant or manufacturer. Consumers lack the ability to customize the site to their needs or to rank competing products based on more than just offered price.
Another problem for consumers in using the available web sites is the affiliation, whether made known to the consumer or not, of the web site with the merchant or manufacturer. Advertising and licensing are major revenue sources for many web sites from portals to shop bots. Merchants or manufacturers pay for more prominent placement in search returns and rankings. Some sites only search or rank merchants that pay a fee to the site. Such affiliations undermine the credibility of the information presented to the consumer and obscure any validity of the search or ranking.
Thus, there has been a need for providing consumers with specific information which enables them to make informed decisions. The present invention meets this need.
An online commerce information system (OCIS) is described, which can perform a method of collecting information on the products and services of merchants, establishing a weighting for comparison information, calculating a ranking of merchants or products based on the weighting of the comparison information, and returning the results of the ranking to the consumer.
In certain embodiments of the invention, the weighting factors are input by the consumer, allowing the consumer to customize the ranking to reflect the priorities the consumer places on different factors when making a purchasing decision.
Certain embodiments of the invention overcome the limitations of prior online commerce information systems which did not have the capacity to provide a ranking based on a wide variety of factors related to consumer purchasing habits and decisions. Additionally, the system of the present invention allows consumers to customize the weighting of factors. Certain embodiments provide the ability for consumers to select which information items should be considered in the ranking and the weight accorded to the individual information items. Additionally, certain embodiments provide consumers with the ability to lock the chosen weightings, and to group information items in categories to more easily prioritize categories of information relating to specific concerns of the consumer. Examples of specific concerns are security of the consumer's credit card information, and the reliability of the merchant in delivering the product within a specified time.
Certain embodiments of the invention provide a method for applying weights, specified prior to execution of the query, to a search. In one embodiment, such a 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 to the weighting factor, and returning a result of the search to the user.
The weighting factor may represent, for example, a weight to be given to one of multiple information sources that are available to be searched in response to the query, such as an online search engine or a merchant online commerce web site. Alternatively, the weighting factor may represent a weight to be given to a term in the query.
These and other purposes and advantages of the invention will be better appreciated from the following detailed description of the invention.
As used herein, the term "merchants," unless otherwise specified, applies to any provider of a good or service whether or not they are formally organized as a business. The term merchant applies to distributors, producers, organizations, non-profits and potentially individuals, offering a good or service for barter or sale. Similarly, the term "consumer," unless otherwise specified, applies to any person or entity seeking information on a good or service, whether or not there is a specific intention, desire, or ability to purchase or barter for the offered good or service. Unless otherwise specified, the term "product" refers to any good or service which is the subject of commerce.
The online commerce information system (OCIS) and technique introduced here comprise a novel system and method for providing ranking merchants or products based on information on the merchants or products. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and is provided in the context of a particular application and its requirements. Various modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Although described with reference to certain specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention may be practiced with or without some or all of these details. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiment shown but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.
Referring to the illustrative block diagram of
The OCIS described herein may be implemented within the server (12), or within the client (18), or it may be distributed between the server (12) and the client (18). In certain embodiments, the OCIS is implemented in the form of software, such as a software application, that resides and executes in the server (12) and/or in the client (18). In other embodiments, however, the OCIS is implemented in the form of circuitry specially designed to perform the functions described herein, or as a combination of such circuitry and software. The term "software", as used herein, is intended to include any form of instructions and/or data (including "firmware") stored in any form of data storage medium.
The processing system (20) includes one or more processors (21) and memory (22), each coupled to a bus system (23). The bus system (23) as shown in
The processors (21) are the central processing units (CPUs) of the processing system (20) and, thus, control the overall operation of processing system (20). In certain embodiments, the processors (21) accomplish this by executing software stored in memory (22). A processor (21) may be, or may include, one or more programmable general-purpose or special-purpose microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), programmable controllers, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), or the like, or a combination of such devices.
The memory (22) represents any form of data storage medium, such as any form of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, hard disk drive, or a combination thereof. Memory (22) may store, among other things, software (28) embodying the OCIS described herein.
Also connected to the processors (21) through the bus system (23) are a network adapter (24) and one or more input/output (I/) devices (25). The network adapter (24) provides the processing system (20) with the ability to communicate with remote devices and may be, for example, an Ethernet adapter, cable modem, DSL adapter, wireless modem, etc. The I/O device(s) (25) may include any one or more of, for example: a display device, audio speakers, printer, keyboard, cursor control device (e.g., mouse, touchpad, trackball, or touchscreen), microphone, etc.
In response to a query forwarded by the consumer the server requests comparison information from the database relating to both the product specified in the query and the merchants offering the specified product. The server also retrieves weighting factor information from the database. The server applies the weighting factor information to the merchant information and the comparison information on the specified product to calculate weighted comparison factors relating to product and merchant information. A detailed description of the calculation of the weighted comparison factors is provided below in connection with
The process performed by the OCIS of applying the weighting factors to the information on the merchant or the specified product is illustrated in
If at step (304) it is determined that the information is sufficient for ranking the system proceeds to step (306). At step (306) the system applies a filter to screen any merchants not meeting any selected criteria. Examples of screening information includes any information corresponding to a potential weighting factor as shown in connection with
Table 1 shows examples of weighting factors used in comparing and ranking merchants.
The ability to modify weighting factors is a significant feature in providing "customizability," and creates way to track the real intention of consumers and/or their reasons for selecting certain products over others and to help maximize return on investment (ROI). Further, tracking a person's modification of a weighting factor in response to data presented or changing, gives a much clearer picture of predictive actions than that provided by existing engines that direct traffic or produce arbitrary results based upon such simple things as a randomly placed ad or a mistaken click of the mouse. As such, it becomes much easier to produce default weighting factors or purchasing paradigms. In addition, the system can build a historical record of actions (e.g., user modifications of default weighting factors, etc.) of a particular consumer or multiple consumers (e.g., an industry-wide practice/behavior) and corresponding search results. The system (or a person) can analyze that historical record, and based on that analysis, intelligently determine default weighting factors to be used in future interactions with (e.g., queries by) the same consumer and/or other consumers. In this way, sets of default weighting factors can be generated to optimize searches for various different goals, such as better delivery times, lower prices, overall adherence to corporate principles, etc., thus helping to maximize ROI.
Optionally, adjacent the weighting fields (413) are weighting field lock (414) indicators which correspond to the adjacent weighting field and comparison information field. The system can lock the weights of some of the comparison information such that the weighting factor can't be altered. In this manner the system protects the user from removing critical pieces of information from the ranking. For example, a user who has administrative privileges, such as a company's Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO), might lock certain weighting factors, such that other users (e.g., purchasing agents working under his supervision), who use the system would not be able to alter those weights (or at least, not without entering a "playground" mode in the system that allows users the ability to run queries independent such locks). Optionally, the system locks could be clickable by the consumer to allow the consumer to lock in specific weights such that the system will not rebalance or change them from the user's desired weighting.
Optionally, category fields (415) are adjacent the weighting lock fields (414). The category fields tie together items of comparison information present in the corresponding comparison fields (413). The same given number, character, string, symbol, or other identifier entered in the category fields of two comparison fields indicates to the system that these two items of comparison information are to be includes in the same category. Category tags (416) indicate the available categories of comparison information, such as security, on time delivery, customer satisfaction, environmental compliance, labor relations, etc. Adjacent the category tags (416) are category weighting fields (417). A weighting factor for a category is entered in the category weighting fields (417). By entering the identifier in the category field of two or more items of comparison information, the consumer indicates that the selected comparison information items are to be part of a category having a specific weighting factor, as entered in the category weighting field (417). Any changes to the weighting factors entered in the weighting fields (413) corresponding to comparison information items will not change the weighting of the category of information which the comparison information item corresponds. In this manner the present invention allows a consumer to adjust the relative weights of comparison information items relating to security, while keeping constant the weighting factor for security in the ranking. Optionally, the items of comparison information could be arranged into categories which the user could then customize or eliminate altogether. Another option of the present invention is to allow comparison information items corresponding to the same category to be grouped on the screen. As the user adds or deletes comparison information items from a given category the system could rearrange the comparison information tags, and their associated weighting factor fields, to associate comparison information tags with other comparison information tags in the same category.
Optionally, category weighting locks (418) which correspond to the category tag (416) are adjacent the category weighting fields. The system can lock the weights of some of the categories such that the corresponding category weighting factor can't be altered. In this manner the system protects the user from removing or rebalancing critical categories of information from the ranking. Optionally, the system locks could be clickable by the consumer to allow the consumer to lock in specific weights such that the system will not rebalance or change them from the user's desired weighting.
A weight factor tutor button (420) allows the consumer to request instructions and advice from the system on how to customize the weighting ranking to suit the consumers need. Optionally, the system could suggest different weighting factor paradigms for the consumer. In this manner the system would provide multiple paradigms where the weighting factors are chosen to maximize a particular preference set, while still considering other factors in the merchant ranking. As an example, one weighting factor paradigm could provide a strong emphasis on security, while ranking all other information at a lower, roughly equivalent, level. Another paradigm could give a high ranking to both total cost of the delivered product and to the factors relating to customer satisfaction, giving a secondary ranking to security and on-time delivery, and giving a very low ranking to environmental and labor relation factors. Still another paradigm could give the highest weighting to environmental and labor relations, giving a secondary weighting to both offered price and customer satisfaction, and giving a very low ranking to on-time deliver and delivery options. Accordingly, the system could offer multiple paradigm choices to meet the varied preferences of consumers.
At the bottom of the weighting customization page (410) a weighting reset button (421) allows the consumer to enter the changes they have made, or values they have entered, into the system of the present invention. In response to the consumer clicking on the weighting reset button (421) the system stores the displayed values for use in performing the ranking of merchants.
The process of a consumer customizing the weighting factors is shown in
The process of customizing the ranking without the use of categories is shown in
Once the consumer is satisfied with the relative weighting of comparison information the consumer clicks on the weighting reset button (421). In response, at step (425) the system receives the weighting factors displayed when the consumer clicked on the weighting reset button. At step (426) the system saves the weighting factors as modified for use in the ranking for the consumer.
At step (432) the system creates the category associations based on the association factors entered in the category fields (415). At step (433) the system begins the process of calculating categorization weighting factors. In response to the weighting factors entered corresponding to the comparison information items and the categories, along with the entering of the category identifiers, the system must harmonize the weighting factors entered in each field to reflect the consumers desired weighting. For instance, if a consumer selected the security category as having only a ten percent weighting on the overall ranking, and selected credit card security and availability of fraud insurance as the only two comparison information items in the security category, while giving credit card security a high ranking of five and fraud insurance a low ranking of one, the system would calculate categorization weighting factors corresponding to both the credit card security comparison information item and the fraud insurance comparison information item for use in the ranking. At step (434) the weighting factors corresponding to the credit card security and the fraud insurance are converted to percentage values. When weighting factors are expressed a ranking of relative importance, such as a 1 through 5 ranking, the system converts the weighting factors into percentage values based on a predetermined formula. In the presently preferred invention the conversion formula is expressed in steps (433) through (435).
At step (433) the system counts all the weighting factors in each accepted weighting value, and the total number of weighting factors. In the present example, the system would have a total of two weighting factors, one each for credit card security and fraud insurance. The number of each weighting factor is expressed as Nx. The system would also have a total of 1 weighting factor of five (N5=1), zero weighting factors of 4 (N4=0), zero weighting factors of 3 (N3=0), zero weighting factors of 2 (N2=0), and one weighting factors of 1 (N1=1). The percentage value for each weighting factor is expressed as Px where x corresponds to the weighting factor. For example, the percentage weighting factor for five is represented by P5. The formulae the weighting factors satisfy is
Equation 1 provides that the total number of weighting factors sum to 100%. Equation 2 provides that the weighting factor corresponding to the more important weighting rank has a higher percentage weighting factor than the lower ranked weighting factors. Equation 3 provides that the step between percentage weighting values is equal between any two neighboring rank weighting factors.
For the present example of x ranging from 1 to 5
The preferred weighting is for P5=30%, P4=25%, P3=20%, P2=15%, P1=10%. The present system adjusts the weighting factors Px to with respect to Eqn. 1-3. For the present example, P5=70% and P1=30%.
At step (435) the system replaces the weighting factors stored in the system prior to the customization by the consumer with the percentage weighting factors calculated at step (434).
At step (506) the comparison information retrieved at step (503) is compared between the merchants to determine whether the data sets for each merchant are complete. If one or more merchants lack an item of comparison information on a particular aspect of their offering, such as options on shipping or information on consumer complaints, the system has several options to normalize the data. If there are a large number of merchants offering complete, or nearly complete, data sets than any merchant with a partial data set could be eliminated from the ranking. Optionally, this merchant's elimination, the reason for the elimination, and the particular data elements missing from the data set, could be saved for retrieval by the consumer. Alternatively, merchants with incomplete data sets could have their data sets "completed" by giving the merchant the lowest possible value consistent with the corresponding information. For example, information relating to the option of having express overnight delivery for the specified product may receive one point if the merchant offers this delivery option, and zero points if the merchant does not. If this information was missing from the merchant's data set the system could normalize the data set by giving this merchant a zero point value for the express delivery option. Optionally, this lacking of this data value for the particular merchant could be stored and retrieved by the consumer.
At step (507) the system applies the weighting factors to the corresponding comparison information from step (506). The weighting factors, represented as percentage values reflecting the respective contribution of the corresponding weighting factor data, are multiplied by their corresponding comparison information item. The product of this multiplication is a weighted comparison value. The weighted comparison values are summed for each merchant at step (508) to calculate an aggregate score for the corresponding merchant. Optionally, the system also stores the aggregate scores at step (508).
Optionally, the system would also ascribe a star rating to the merchants based on their rating. As described in connection with
Alternatively, the ranking could use other break points for ascribing merchants a rating. Alternate embodiments could use other indicators other than stars for rating merchants.
Optionally, the present invention could use the rating system to apply to categories within the ranking. For example, a merchant that received a lower rank in the security category may be given the highest rating due to the small difference between that merchant's weighted security comparison value and that of the merchant with the greatest weighted security comparison value.
Optionally, the present rating and ranking system could be applied to individual comparison information factors. A merchant's specific rank on one comparison factor can be calculated and presented to the consumer.
In this manner the present invention provides detailed comparison information on not only the ranking based on a plurality of factors, which are weighted to reflect their relative importance to a consumer, but also provides relative difference information to indicate when the difference between merchants comparison values are relatively small, or relatively large. The present invention allows both of these comparison features to be presented on the total ranking, the ranking of merchants within a category, and that relative difference for individual comparison factors.
The merchant line includes a merchant rank block (602) on the leftmost portion of the merchant display line (611). The merchant rank block gives the merchants rank based on the merchant's aggregate value relative to the other merchant in the ranking. A merchant name block (603) is located adjacent to the merchant rank block (602) and identifies the merchant through their trade name. An aggregate value total block (604) is adjacent to the merchant name block (603) and displays the aggregate value for the merchant identified in the merchant name block. An offered price block (605) is adjacent to the aggregate value block (604). The offered price block (605) displays the price the merchant in the merchant named in the merchant name block (603) is offering to sell the queried product. Optionally, a rating block (606) is adjacent the offered price block (605) and is located on the rightmost position of the merchant display line (611). The rating block (606) displays the rating given to the merchant in connection with the merchant's aggregate value. All of the blocks (602)-(606) in the merchant display line include information specific to the merchant named in the merchant name block (603).
The present invention provides a comparison system which increases the value of the returned results by giving the consumer the tools to inspect the ranking process. The present invention's ability to provide a detailed breakdown of the weighting factors and categories of information used allow the consumer to inspect the ranking process. In this manner the consumer can have confidence that the ranking is based on information about the product and merchant that is relevant to the consumer's purchasing decision. This eliminates the consumer's concerns that the ranking is based on hidden factors that are not aligned with the consumer's interest, such as licensing fees or other promotional fees paid to some of the existing web sites.
The ability of the present invention to allow the consumer to customize the ranking gives the consumer the tools to increase the accuracy, reliability and relevance of the ranking. The present invention allows the consumer the flexibility to personalize the ranking system to reflect their individual priorities when making purchasing decisions. In this manner the present invention reflects the user's priorities, giving the user confidence that the ranking is not based on extraneous factors that are unimportant to the user when making purchasing decisions.
While the present embodiment shows only one database, information on the merchants, offered products or services, and weighting factors could be stored in multiple databases or split amongst multiple databases. The database (10) or databases need not be located at the same facility as the server (12).
Various modifications and improvements to the embodiments described above can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, while the system has been described in connection with search for and comparing the offerings of one product from multiple merchants, the present invention could be easily adapted to search for can comparing the offerings from merchants on groups of products, or a "basket" of goods. For example, consumers wishing to lower their monthly grocery bill could specify a basket of goods they are interested in buying, everything from meats and cheeses to fruits and vegetables, and compare merchants offering based on lowest price, reliability of delivery, security of payment, and rankings of the quality of the delivered goods as rated by prior customers, in addition to other information the consumer deems relevant to their intended purchase. As a further example, the present invention is equally applicable to the comparison and ranking of different products. The present invention can allow a consumer to search for two competing products, such as VCRs or automobiles, where the system ranks the offering of two different models by comparing the features and offered terms of sale including price. Depending on the weighting used in the ranking the present invention may return the higher price product as a higher weighting due additional features or other aspects of the product. In this manner the present invention helps to inform the consumer by comparing and ranking based on the consumer's true priorities when making a purchasing decision.
Application of Weights to Generalized Search
Embodiments of the invention also provide a method for applying weights, specified prior to execution of the query, to a search, as described above. Such a method can implemented by the OCIS, though the method is not necessarily limited to an online commerce application. One embodiment enables the user to input a weighting factor, prior to execution of the query, to represent a weight that is to be assigned to one of multiple information sources that are available to be searched automatically in response to the query (i.e., in response to a single query). The available information sources that can be weighted in this manner can include merchant online commerce web sites as well as generalized online search engines such as Yahoo!, Google, Froogle, or the like. So for example, user might wish to concentrate his search heavily on one particular search engine, ignore one or more other available search engines, and perform only a cursory search on one or more additional available search engines. A user may want to use Google for general search and Yahoo for restaurants, or to take Google for the first 10 hits and Yahoo the next 20 hits. In other words, the engines or sites themselves can be weighted to reflect the value an individual user places upon them. With this technique, therefore, the user can assign weights to multiple different information sources to be searched in response to a single query, before the query is executed. The fact that the user can specify weights before the query is executed is one feature which differentiates this technique from (and adds value with respect to) simple aggregators of search engine/results or data, such as exist today.
This functionality allows a user to weight an entire set of hits from different portals, prior to the search (e.g., ——————% Google, ——————% Yahoo, ——————% Amazon, ——————% Microsoft) to obtain a custom ranking of portal results based upon his preferences (allows for double-checking, as well as cross-referencing against favorites). A user can also specify weights for individual hits returned by each particular information source, thereby allowing a multi-tiered weighting scheme, as illustrated in
For example, a user might specify the following weights for a query:
The weights can be input by the user into preset fields, associated with the different available information sources, provided on the search query input screen or on an associated screen.
The results of a search with these weights might be presented to the user as follows:
Hence, the user can see the source of each hit and thereby can assess the effect and appropriateness of the selected weighting scheme.
In other embodiments of the invention, the user can input (prior to execution of the query) a weighting factor to represent a weight assigned to a particular term in the query. A "term", as used herein, can be, for example, a single word, a group of words or a phrase, or a character string. In other words, this technique involves the direct application of weights to terms (character strings, words, or phrases) used in a search. So for example, a user can search based on his level of certainty or best recollection (e.g., "a medical journal article was titled '——————' (30%), published April (8%), 10th (2%), of 2006 (60%)").
In certain embodiments, as shown in
1) mainly looking for a car built in 1982 (70%), but which is preferably red (10%) and preferably a Corvette (20%); or
2) mainly looking for a Corvette (80%), which was preferably built in 1982 (15%), and preferably red (5%),
where the percentage values indicate the degree of importance to the user in each case.
The application of weight values to the query as described here removes this ambiguity and provides a more "intelligent" search, since the results returned in each of the above two cases might be different, as illustrated by a comparison of
As another example, assume a search query input screen for medical journal articles, in which weight values can be entered according to the technique described herein. Suppose further that the user wishes to search for a particular article, "Fainting Spells Induce by Low Blood Pressure: Pills or Pacemaker", New England Journal of Medicine, Volume II, #34, 5 Mar. 2007.
In one embodiment, as illustrated in
As an alternative, illustrated in
Select categories:
then key words:
This query might then produce the following results:
As shown in
Clicking on result 2) would produce:
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