Sogou Adds Search Recommendation Engine to IME

36Kr, 3/05/13

Chinese internet firm Sohu's (Nasdaq: SOHU) online search subsidiary Sogou recently released version 2.0 of its Chinese Pinyin "smart" input method editor (IME) featuring a new search result function called "Xin You Ling Xi," which will provide links or search results based on cues entered by the user. For example, typing in the name of a popular TV program will result in the IME providing a link to a website where that program can be streamed online.

The default setting for "Xin You Ling Xi" is to operate only when the IME is being utilized within a search environment, such as a search site. However, when chatting, writing documents, or using the internet, the search recommendation engine can be accessed if the user clicks on the light bulb icon on the IME or enters the number zero. The function will turn off automatically when the user is visiting an e-commerce website.

The function can also be used to search for other lifestyle services such as music, software, website URLs, weather, and ticket information.

Keywords: Internet online search Sogou Sohu Chinese character input

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