Instead of a text box that you put in search terms or ask a questions…
…here you hold a conversation with a “person” that answers your questions.

The answers can contain links that hold more information and other data will be cited with references…
Unlike search engines, everything is in-line more like a text chat then search results…
…after answering the question, the question box remains with the answer above…
…the visitor can ask follow up or new questions…
..more akin to having a conversation than searching for something…

The information that is needed for the answers can be derived from other search engine results…
…also sites like Wikipedia, wolfram alpha, weather, can be used for further information…
…specific sites might also need to be searched if the cache doesn’t have the information needed…

The way the question is inputted should be of no consequence (type, text, voice) as long as the meaning of the question is found…
…efficiencies will need to be found to keep the conversation fast so that it doesn’t feel like there is a delay…

Algorithm can continue to provide information as time passes during the conversation if no more questions are asked..
…such as “what is capital of Ohio?”, Columbus, , Located in Franklin County, , It is the third largest…
…metropolitan city behind Cleveland & Cincinnati, , (start pulling the most searched terms…
…that relate to Ohio), Ohio State University is located in Columbus, (provide a pause button so visitor can stop added information…
…or they will just submit a blank question aka ‘hit enter’)

The types of questions can be broken down by level of complexity (BASIC,

Level 0 – BASIC question with no lookup
All basic math questions that can be calculated (2+2, 4)
Level 1 – BASIC question with direct lookup
What is the capital of Ohio? (direct lookup)
Level 2 – BASIC question with followup need for direct lookup
What is the temperature outside? (need location, then get temp)
Level 3 – Higher level questions.

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